Required Books
The following books is allowed into the exam: National Electrical Code,2005.
The 2005 NEC is out of print, however we sell many other editions that are highlighted and tabbed for easier reference. We carry the 2014, 2017, 2020 currently in stock.
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Applicants must submit an application to the state licensing board to obtain approval before being eligible to take the exam.
Applicants are required to pass both the trade exam and the Management Survey Exam (Business and Law Exam) in order to obtain a license.
Applicants must be able to document a minimum of four (4) years of experience within the past 10 years to qualify for a license. This experience must be as a Journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor. Education may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience. Applicants must also submit 4 reference certificates concerning their work experience and submit to a background check.
All applicants must submit current financial statements to the state licensing board. Monetary limits are set based on financial standing. If seeking a financial limit less than $1,000,000 the statement must be compiled, reviewed or audited by a CPA, self-prepared on a form provided by the Board, or using accounting software and accompanied by an affidavit. When seeking a monetary limit of $1,000,000 or more, the financial statement must be reviewed and audited by a CPA.
This license allows the installation, alteration and repair of systems that use fiber optics or do not exceed 91 volts, including telephone systems, sound systems, sound systems, cable television systems, closed circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and temperature controls, computer networking systems and landscape lighting.
Nevada State Contractors Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Reno, NV 89511
(775)688-1141
or
(702)486-1100
www.nscb.state.nv.usImportant Contacts
The state of Nevada has a reciprocity agreement with California, Arizona, and Utah. There is no reciprocity for the plumbing and electrical trades. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience and meet all licensing requirements.
Continuing Education requirements, if applicable, are available from the Licensing Board.
PSI Licensure Certification administers the exam. It is an open-book, timed test with 35 questions and a 1-hour time limit. A score of at least 70% (25 correct) is required to pass the exam.
The exam fee is $95 for a single exam and $140 for one trade exam plus the Contractor Management Survey Exam. If the test is failed three times the applicant must begin the application process over and reapply directly to the Nevada State Contractors’ Board.
American Contractors does not currently offer a seminar for the Nevada Low Voltage Contractor C-2D license.