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Nevada General Contractor (B)

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    Nevada General Contractor (B) Exam Requirements & Application

    Nevada applicants must sit for two exams: Contractor Management Survey and the Trades Exam.

    Financial statements must be submitted with your application to the state licensing board to determine monetary limits based on NRS 624.260, 263, and 265. For financial limits less than $1,000,000, statements can be self-prepared or CPA-prepared with an affidavit. For limits over $1,000,000, statements must be CPA-reviewed and audited.

    Experience Requirement: Four years of experience within the last 10 years in a relevant field. Additionally, a Nevada contractor license bond and worker's compensation insurance are mandatory.

    Board Contact Information:

    Southern Nevada Contractors Board
    2310 Corporate Circle, Ste 200
    Henderson, NV 89074
    Phone: 702.486.1100
    Northern Nevada Contractors Board
    9670 Gateway Dr. Ste 100
    Reno, NV 89521
    Phone: 775.688.1141
    Website: Nevada Contractors Board

    Fees: Application fee: $300; License fee (two-year): $600. Residential Recovery Fund fee applies for residential work based on monetary limits.

    Nevada General Contractor (B) Test Information

    Test Information: This exam covers 11 subject areas, with content drawn from a 12-book set.

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    Exam Information Details
    Exam Fee$95
    Number of Questions80
    Passing Score70% or 56 Questions
    Time Limit180 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    Site Work6
    Concrete12
    Masonry6
    Metals12
    Carpentry7
    Thermal and Moisture Protection9
    Doors and Windows4
    Drywall and Finishes4
    Safety5
    General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating12
    Nevada One Call3

    Nevada General Contractor (B) Reciprocity

    Nevada has established reciprocity with Arizona, California, and Utah.

    Nevada General Contractor (B) Permitted Work

    This license allows for the construction or remodeling of structures requiring more than two unrelated building trades or crafts. Separate specialty licenses are needed for plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, air-conditioning, or fire protection work.

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