Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental

Prepare for the Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) examination and contractor licensing process with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package designed around the technical subjects, approved masonry code references, construction safety material, practical masonry knowledge, and Nevada Business and Law preparation associated with this specialty contractor classification. This package combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, masonry trade review, approved reference navigation, practice-oriented preparation, and contractor management study support.

The Nevada C-18 Masonry classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers qualifying masonry work involving brick and other baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block. The work may be performed at random or in courses and may be completed with or without mortar. The classification does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces.

The approved technical references included with this Ultimate package are the International Building Code, 2018 and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries. Candidates should become familiar with both references so masonry code requirements can be located efficiently during the open-book trade examination.

Additional study references include Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone by Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition. These books support construction safety, brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, tools, layout, and practical masonry methods, but they are not allowed into the C-18 examination room.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for Nevada contractor management and Business and Law preparation. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to create a more organized study experience and help candidates return to important sections throughout their preparation.

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to revisit masonry topics, practice approved reference navigation, work through practice-oriented review, and prepare separately for Nevada Business and Law requirements. Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process.

Package Price: $1,510.

Refundable Deposit: $400.

Total Due Today: $1,910.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates who receive examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor
• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed: 2 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 35 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-18 examination content outline is divided into five technical areas:

• Safety: 5 questions
• Concrete Block: 20 questions
• Brick: 11 questions
• Specialty Masonry: 6 questions
• Mortar and Grout: 8 questions

Concrete Block is the largest individual examination category with 20 questions. Candidates should make concrete masonry units a major focus of their study. Preparation should include masonry layout, wall construction, bond patterns, block installation, openings, cutting, alignment, reinforcement concepts, tools, materials, and practical field methods.

Brick contains 11 questions and is another major section of the C-18 examination. Candidates should review brick types, bonds, coursing, joints, layout, cutting, installation, openings, workmanship principles, and practical brick construction.

Mortar and Grout contains eight questions. Candidates should understand the purpose and use of mortar and grout, mixing concepts, application, placement, joints, handling, and the relationship between masonry units, grout, reinforcement, and completed masonry assemblies.

Specialty Masonry contains six questions. Preparation should include stone, artificial stone, precast masonry products, structural glass brick or block, specialty applications, and installation methods that extend beyond standard concrete block and brick work.

Safety contains five questions. Candidates should review OSHA-related subjects such as scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, fall hazards, cutting operations, tools, material handling, and other common construction hazards associated with masonry projects.

With 50 questions and two hours available, candidates should develop both trade knowledge and efficient reference-navigation skills. The goal is to recognize when a question can be answered directly and when a targeted lookup in an approved code book is appropriate.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor trade examination is an open-book test. Specific approved code references may be used during the examination.

The approved exam-room references included with this package are:

• International Building Code, 2018
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries

The International Building Code supports preparation involving masonry construction, structural requirements, walls, materials, fire-resistance provisions, openings, foundations, and other building-code subjects that can affect masonry work. Candidates should practice using the index, definitions, chapter organization, sections, tables, exceptions, and cross-references.

ACI 530/530.1-13 provides masonry-specific code requirements and specifications. Candidates should become familiar with how the reference is organized and practice locating information involving masonry materials, reinforcement, mortar, grout, construction, and related technical requirements.

The following references are used for study and are not allowed into the C-18 trade examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition

Because these two books cannot be used during the trade examination, candidates should use them to develop practical knowledge before testing. Masonry procedures, brick and block construction, tools, mortar, grout, specialty masonry, scaffolding, PPE, and other safety concepts should become familiar enough to apply without the books in the examination room.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. Candidates who attempt to search the IBC or ACI masonry reference for every answer can lose valuable time. A productive strategy combines strong trade knowledge with targeted code lookups.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-18 Masonry Contractor classification. Applicants must complete the applicable experience, application, examination, background, financial, and final licensing requirements.

1. Confirm the C-18 classification. Determine that Masonry matches the type of work the contracting business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the individual who will satisfy the trade qualification requirements for the business.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare acceptable records demonstrating relevant masonry work experience.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor license application. Gather the required business information, qualifier documentation, experience records, financial information, and supporting materials.
5. Submit the application to the Nevada State Contractors Board. The Board reviews the application and determines whether the applicable qualification requirements are satisfied.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during Nevada contractor licensing.
7. Provide applicable financial information. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of the contractor licensing process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates may proceed with required testing after the Board reviews the applicable qualifications.
9. Schedule the C-18 trade examination through PSI. Arrange the Masonry Contractor examination after receiving authorization.
10. Prepare for the C-18 examination. Review Concrete Block, Brick, Mortar and Grout, Specialty Masonry, Safety, and approved reference navigation.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Contractor Management Survey preparation.
12. Complete applicable examinations. Meet the trade and management qualification requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining Board requirements before license issuance.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to help candidates organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process while focusing on technical masonry preparation and Business and Law study.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-18 Masonry classification is a specialty contractor classification. It authorizes qualifying masonry work involving brick and other baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block.

These materials may be installed at random or in courses and may be laid with or without mortar. Contractors should understand the limits of the classification because C-18 does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must have at least four years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the specific classification requested.

The qualifying experience must generally have been obtained within the 15 years preceding the contractor application. Experience documentation should clearly demonstrate relevant masonry work and the duration of that experience.

Nevada contractor licensing also distinguishes between Management and Trade Qualified Individuals. One person may serve in both roles when the applicable requirements are satisfied, or separate people may fulfill the management and trade qualification responsibilities.

The Trade Qualified Individual establishes the required experience and trade qualification for C-18. The Management Qualified Individual generally satisfies the Nevada Business and Law requirement unless an applicable waiver is approved.

Financial responsibility, background requirements, contractor bonding, and a monetary limit are also part of the Nevada licensing process. Passing the C-18 trade examination is an important step, but it does not by itself complete the contractor licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental code reference supporting masonry-related building requirements, walls, materials, structural provisions, fire-resistance requirements, openings, foundations, and other applicable code topics. This reference is approved for C-18 exam-room use.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental masonry code reference supporting masonry materials, reinforcement, mortar, grout, construction requirements, and related technical provisions. This reference is approved for C-18 exam-room use.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting masonry construction safety, scaffolds, ladders, PPE, fall protection, tools, cutting operations, material handling, and other jobsite safety topics. This book is not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, masonry tools, layout, installation, and practical field methods. This book is not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental business reference supporting Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed. The organized format helps candidates locate important material during study, reinforce key masonry concepts, and become more familiar with the approved code references before examination day.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to prepare across the complete C-18 examination outline while also studying Nevada Business and Law and working through the contractor licensing process.

Prioritize Concrete Block. Concrete Block contains 20 of the 50 exam questions. Review concrete masonry units, layout, installation, bonding, reinforcement concepts, openings, cutting, alignment, support, and practical block construction.

Study Brick thoroughly. Brick accounts for 11 questions. Review brick types, bonds, joints, coursing, layout, cutting, openings, installation methods, and workmanship principles.

Understand Mortar and Grout. This category contains eight questions. Study materials, mixing, placement, joints, grout application, reinforcement relationships, and the role of mortar and grout in completed masonry construction.

Review Specialty Masonry. Study rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast masonry products, structural glass brick or block, specialty applications, and related installation methods.

Prepare for OSHA Safety. OSHA is a study-only reference. Candidates should learn scaffold safety, ladder safety, PPE, fall hazards, cutting operations, tools, and material-handling concepts before examination day.

Practice IBC navigation. Use the International Building Code repeatedly during preparation so masonry-related provisions can be located efficiently.

Practice ACI masonry navigation. Become familiar with the organization of ACI 530/530.1-13 and practice finding information involving reinforcement, mortar, grout, materials, and construction requirements.

Use timed practice. Candidates have two hours for 50 questions. Timed review helps develop pacing and makes it easier to decide whether a question should be answered directly or researched in an approved reference.

Prepare Business and Law separately. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management subjects independently from technical masonry review.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Masonry Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, masonry-focused trade review, practice-oriented preparation, approved reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law study, Application Service, and confidence-building study structure.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business study library. Candidates can work with the International Building Code, ACI masonry requirements, OSHA safety material, Modern Masonry, and Nevada contractor Business and Law content throughout the preparation period.

With 1 year of course access, candidates can revisit difficult subjects, repeat practice questions, and devote more study time to weaker areas such as concrete block, brick, mortar and grout, specialty masonry, safety, or code navigation.

Trade-focused review helps candidates connect practical masonry knowledge with the code requirements that affect the work. Understanding how masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, layout, and workmanship fit together can support stronger preparation than memorizing isolated answers.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they study. Missed questions can reveal whether more attention is needed in block, brick, specialty masonry, mortar and grout, safety, or reference navigation.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the International Building Code and ACI 530/530.1-13 because these are the approved technical references included for exam-room use. Repeated practice can make code searches more purposeful and efficient.

The study-only references support information that must be learned before testing. Modern Masonry reinforces practical brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, and tool knowledge, while OSHA supports construction-safety preparation that candidates must retain without using the book during the trade examination.

Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process while candidates concentrate on the trade and Business and Law requirements.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, C-18 masonry preparation, approved reference navigation, practical masonry review, safety study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation, 1 Exam Prep provides a comprehensive preparation structure for professionals pursuing the Nevada Masonry Contractor license.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Nevada C-18 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental?

The package includes the International Building Code, ACI masonry reference, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Modern Masonry, Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

How much does the Nevada C-18 Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $1,510 plus a refundable $400 book deposit, for a total due today of $1,910.

Is the $400 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $400 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed.

Is the Nevada C-18 Masonry exam open book?

Yes. The C-18 examination permits approved code references, including the International Building Code, 2018 and the applicable ACI masonry reference included with this package.

Which books are not allowed into the C-18 exam?

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone are study references and are not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-18 examination?

The C-18 Masonry Contractor examination contains 50 questions.

How much time is allowed for the C-18 exam?

Candidates have two hours to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 35 correct answers out of 50 questions.

What is the largest section of the C-18 exam?

Concrete Block is the largest category with 20 questions, followed by Brick with 11 questions.

What work does the Nevada C-18 classification cover?

The classification covers qualifying masonry work involving brick, baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block. It does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

Does the Ultimate package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access for C-18 masonry preparation, approved reference navigation, practice-oriented review, safety study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Nevada C-18 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package.

How long should I allow for an Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.