{"product_id":"psi-nevada-a-general-engineering-certification-package","title":"PSI Nevada A- General Engineering Certification Package","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe exam consists of 100 questions in 180 minutes. The minimum required score to pass is 70%, meaning one must answer 70 questions correctly in order to pass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo be certified, The Nevada Contractor Management Survey exam must be taken as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Nevada State Contractors Board has approved the Examination Content Outlines. The outlines reflect the minimum knowledge required by contractors to perform their duties to the public in a competent and responsible manner. Changes in the content of the examinations will not be made until changes are made in the reference books. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe examination questions reference specific national codes. However when practicing as a contractor you must check with each local jurisdiction to ensure compliance with additional regulations or modifications adopted by that jurisdiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e If there is conflicting information between a code, law, or regulation and another authorized reference text, please be aware that the requirements of the code, law, or regulation prevail, and that the examination questions will be referenced to the code, law, or regulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe examination may include questions on: \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Reading and interpreting construction codes and regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNevada Health department regulations.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAppropriate building codes.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrade materials, tools, equipment and methods.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNevada Occupational Safety and Health Rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSCOPE OF WORK\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA general engineering contractor is a contractor whose principal contracting business is in connection with fixed works, including irrigation, drainage, water supply, water power, flood control, harbors, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports and airways, sewers and sewage disposal systems, bridges, inland waterways, pipelines for transmission of petroleum and other liquid or gaseous substances, refineries, chemical plants and industrial plants requiring a specialized engineering knowledge and skill, power plants, piers and foundations and structures or work incidental thereto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination. The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available. For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed. Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator in the examination center. This examination is OPEN BOOK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following reference materials \u003cstrong\u003eare allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e in the examination center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevada Division of Environmental Protection: Bureau of Water Pollution Control, Fact Sheets WTS-22 and WTS-23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASME B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems, 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following reference materials are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot \u003c\/span\u003eallowed\u003c\/strong\u003e in the examination center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContractors Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 2005, 3rd Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing Reinforcing Bars, Recommended Practices, 2011, 9th Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting, Dave Roberts, 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe Welding Procedures, Hoobasar Rampaul, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Nevada Department of Transportation, 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipefitter's Handbook, 1967, 3rd Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Digest No. 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructional Manual for Training and Certification of Steel Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete Pipe and Box Culvert Installation Manual, 2007, American Concrete Pipe Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLineman's and Cableman's Handbook, Shoemaker and Mack, 12th Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the examination center. Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and\/or indexed prior to the examination session. However, references may not be written in, prior to nor during the examination session. Any candidate caught writing or highlighting in the references during the examination will have the references confiscated and will be reported to the department. Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or attached) with their approved references. Any additional materials will be removed from the references and confiscated. References may be tabbed\/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs, such as Post-It notes, are not allowed and must be removed from the reference before the exam will begin. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UpStryve Book Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37496645648549,"sku":"1110000013128","price":1145.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1771\/6645\/products\/Upstryve_Sub_Text_No_Drop_Shadow_448x165_5d15dce7-2c33-4c93-af55-dbc53dde14e5.png?v=1612554989","url":"https:\/\/bookstore-upstryve.myshopify.com\/products\/psi-nevada-a-general-engineering-certification-package","provider":"UpStryve Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}