Nevada B-2 Residential & Small Commercial Contractors License Exam Prep

Prepare to pass the Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor Exam with exam-focused training, reference materials, and study tools built for the PSI exam. The Nevada B-2 classification is designed for contractors constructing and remodeling houses and other qualifying residential and small commercial structures.

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  • Nevada B-2 Exam Prep Course
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Get the core tools you need to prepare: our self-paced online exam prep course, B-2 reference book bundle, and tabs to help organize the references permitted in the exam.

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  • Nevada B-2 Exam Prep Course
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We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt — at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the Nevada B-2 Residential & Small Commercial Contractor Exam?

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor Exam is administered by PSI. It tests the knowledge required for construction and remodeling within the B-2 scope of work, including sitework, concrete, masonry, carpentry, safety, plan reading, estimating, and other building topics. The exam is partially open book, so preparing with the correct references — and knowing which materials you can use on test day — is an important part of your preparation.

80 Total Questions
70% Passing Score
180 min Time Allowed
Partially open book Exam Format
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Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
Sitework 4
Concrete 10
Masonry 10
Metals 5
Carpentry 12
Thermal and Moisture Protection 9
Doors and Windows 3
Drywall and Finishes 4
Safety 10
General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating 10
Nevada One Call 3
Total 80

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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Prepare for a Partially Open-Book Exam

The Nevada B-2 exam is partially open book. Some references may be brought into the PSI testing center, while other references are used for study but are not permitted during the exam.

References allowed in the exam:

  • International Building Code, 2018
  • International Residential Code, 2018
  • ACI 318-11 or ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

Additional study references — these materials may be used to prepare for exam content but are not permitted in the testing center:

  • Code of Federal Regulations — 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  • Carpentry and Building Construction
  • Modern Masonry — Brick, Block, Stone
  • Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  • Gypsum Construction Handbook
  • Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  • BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
  • The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

Don't Forget Nevada Business & Law

Passing the B-2 trade exam is only one part of the Nevada contractor licensing process. Nevada also requires the appropriate Management Qualified Individual to pass the Contractor Management Survey (CMS) — Nevada's Business & Law exam.

Prepare for CMS with the course and Nevada Business & Law reference you need to understand the laws, regulations, and business practices covered on the exam. Prepare for the CMS Exam →

Our blog explains all the steps involved in earning your contractor license in Nevada!

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the Right Material. Focus your study time on the topics and references covered by the Nevada B-2 exam with exam-aligned lessons, practice questions, and study materials.
  2. Practice Like It's Test Day. Use realistic practice questions and our exam simulator to build confidence, identify knowledge gaps, and become comfortable working under timed conditions.
  3. Find Answers Faster. For the references you're allowed to use during the exam, tabs and highlighting help you quickly locate important information instead of wasting valuable test time flipping through books. Choose our Exam-Ready option and we'll do the tabbing and highlighting for you.
  4. Follow a Proven Study Plan. Prepare around your work and life with self-paced online training and a structured approach that helps you know what to study and when.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor Exam is administered by PSI.

  • The exam has 80 questions.

  • You must answer at least 56 of the 80 questions correctly, for a passing score of 70%.

  • Candidates have 180 minutes, or three hours, to complete the exam.

  • The Nevada B-2 exam is partially open book. Certain approved references may be brought into the testing center, while additional references used to prepare for the exam are not permitted during testing.

  • The approved test-center references include the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, and the permitted edition of ACI 318. Always confirm the current reference list and testing rules in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin before your exam.

  • The exam covers sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, safety, general code, plan reading and estimating, and Nevada One Call.

  • The B-2 classification covers construction and remodeling of houses and other qualifying structures that do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

  • Nevada has a separate management qualification. The appropriate Management Qualified Individual must pass the Contractor Management Survey (CMS), Nevada's Business & Law examination.

  • Yes. In addition to B-2 exam preparation, Contractor Training Center offers licensing support to help you understand the application requirements and next steps in the Nevada licensing process.

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