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The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam provides a multi-state trade-exam option for applicants pursuing qualifying Nevada B – General Building or B-2 Residential and Small Commercial licenses.
The Nevada B – General Building license permits qualified contractors to construct, improve, alter, or modify residential and commercial buildings within the scope of the classification.
The Nevada B-2 license covers qualifying residential projects and small commercial structures within the height and below-grade limitations established for the classification.
The Nevada Contractor Management Survey is the state's contractor business and law examination. It covers the legal, financial, regulatory, and management responsibilities of operating a contracting business.
Nevada Class C licenses cover specialty trades and limited scopes of construction work. Examination requirements depend on the specific specialty classification being requested.
| License or Exam | Residential Work | Commercial Work | Trade Exam | CMS Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCLA Commercial General Building | Through qualifying license | Through qualifying license | NASCLA exam | ✓ |
| B – General Building | ✓ | Broad commercial scope | Nevada B or qualifying NASCLA | ✓ |
| B-2 Residential and Small Commercial | ✓ | Small commercial scope | Nevada B-2 or qualifying NASCLA | ✓ |
| Class C Specialty | Depends on specialty | Depends on specialty | Varies by classification | ✓ |
| Contractor Management Survey | — | — | Business and law only | Required component |
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Based on the licensing information provided, a Nevada contractor license is generally required for qualifying construction work valued at more than $500.
The Nevada B – General Building classification permits qualifying residential and commercial building work within the scope of the license. It provides a broader commercial scope than the B-2 classification.
The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification covers qualifying residential work and small commercial structures that do not exceed the classification's permitted height and below-grade limits.
The B – General Building license provides a broader residential and commercial construction scope. The B-2 license focuses on residential projects and smaller commercial structures within specific size limitations.
The NASCLA Commercial General Building exam may be used to satisfy the trade-exam requirement for qualifying Nevada B or B-2 applications. Applicants must still meet Nevada's classification, experience, application, financial, and CMS exam requirements.
No. Passing NASCLA satisfies only an accepted trade-examination component. You must still submit a Nevada license application and satisfy the state's experience, financial, business, examination, and classification requirements.
The Contractor Management Survey, commonly called the CMS or Business and Law exam, covers contractor licensing, business management, contracts, labor, insurance, taxation, safety, and related legal responsibilities.
The Contractor Management Survey is generally required as the business and law component for Nevada contractor license classifications, including applicants using NASCLA for the trade exam.
Class C licenses cover specific construction specialties. The permitted work and examination requirements vary by classification. Some specialties may require a trade exam in addition to the Contractor Management Survey.
Qualifying experience requirements depend on the classification and scope requested. Applicants pursuing the B – General Building classification should verify current Nevada requirements for high-rise and commercial building experience.
Yes. Course-only, bookset-only, tabset-only, individual-book, regular-combo, and pre-highlighted-combo options may be available depending on the Nevada exam you select.
Many contractor examinations are open book, but only approved references may be permitted. Review the current candidate bulletin before testing to confirm approved books and testing rules.
No. Passing the required trade and CMS examinations is only part of the licensing process. Applicants may also need to satisfy experience, financial, application, background, bond, insurance, and classification requirements.
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