You must complete the following steps:

• Obtain an Application for a Contractor’s License from any office of the Nevada State Contractors Board or by telephone from the Nevada State Contractors Board’s 24-hour automated public information line at (775) 688-1141 or (702) 486-1100, or via the Nevada State Contractors Board Web site, www.nscb.state.nv.us;
• Take the time to read and follow carefully the instructions included in the application. All reference certificates, detailed resume of experience, financial statement and s must be submitted with the application;
• Complete the application and all accompanying forms. The form available on the website may be completed on-line and then printed. Make sure you sign and date the application; and
• Proofread your application for any omissions. If the Board has to return the application to you or needs to request missing information, your license will be delayed.
• Submit the application, the application processing fee ($300), and all required documents to either office the Nevada State Contractors Board.

  Do not submit a bond or the initial license fee with your application. Upon successful completion of your examination and/or approval of your application, you will be instructed to submit the required documents and initial license fee. You must submit ALL required documents together to avoid delays—your license will not be issued until all requirements have been met.

  After approval of your application, you will be required to:

• Submit an biennial license fee of $600.00 for each application; and
• Submit the required license bond in the amount indicated on your approval letter; and
• Submit proof of compliance with Industrial Insurance (Workers’ Compensation Insurance) or an exemption affidavit if you are not required to obtain it. note : If the license is qualified by an Employee, the qualifier is an employee and Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required; and
• Prior to issuance of a license, each applicant must either register with the Residential Recovery Fund and pay the assessed Residential Recovery Fund Fee or complete a certificate of exemption.Exemption affidavits will be provided to you with your approval letter.

Exam Overview

The Nevada C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor Exam is a 5-hour exam that requires a 70% score to pass. To use your time efficiently in the exam, it is extremely helpful to prepare in-depth and have your book tabbed and highlighted prior to the exam. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.

Exam Topics

• Boilers
• Gas Systems
• Cleanouts
• Fixtures and Equipment
• Hydronics
• Water Heaters/Venting
• Piping, Valves, and Controls
• Sheet Metal
• Water Supply
• Hangers and Supports
• Drain, Waste, and Vents 1
• Backflow
• Traps and Interceptors
• Isometric Analysis/Plumbing Mathematics
• Safety
• Joints and Connections
• Solar
• General Plumbing Requirements
• Fire Sprinklers
• Storm Drainage
• Industrial Piping
• Breathing Systems for Firefighters
• Chilled Water Piping

The exam is timed, and you will need to achieve a passing score to obtain your contractor’s license. Each state may have its own exam structure and content, so it’s essential to check with the Nevada Board for Licensing Contractors or the relevant licensing authority for the most up-to-date information on the exam’s specific requirements.

Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.

Course Overview

The Nevada C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor Exam Prep course includes highlighting guides, practice quizzes, study tips, licensing information, and instructor support. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information. Highlighting, tabs and written notes in reference materials are permitted prior to arriving at the test site. However, during the exam you may not write in the reference materials.