Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental

Prepare for the Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B-2) contractor examination and licensing process with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package designed around general building construction, residential code requirements, structural concrete, carpentry, masonry, excavation, drywall, safety, truss handling, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada Business and Law preparation. This package combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, and organized study support for candidates pursuing the Nevada B-2 classification.

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers qualifying construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or other property, provided those structures do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

The B-2 examination covers a broad range of general building subjects, so candidates should be prepared to study sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, construction safety, building codes, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call requirements.

The approved exam-room references included with this package are the International Building Code, 2018; International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018; and ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Candidates should become familiar with all three references because code-navigation skill is important for the open-book B-2 examination.

Additional technical study references included with this Ultimate package are Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016; Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone by Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition; Pipe and Excavation Contracting; Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition; 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, 2025; and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for Nevada contractor management and Business and Law preparation.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included without highlighting and tabbing.

The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to revisit difficult trade subjects, practice code navigation, work through practice-oriented review, and prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process.

Package Price: $2,180.

Refundable Deposit: $850.

Total Due Today: $3,010.

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

Exam Details

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor examination is administered through PSI for candidates who receive examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor
• Number of Questions: 80
• Time Allowed: 3 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 56 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The examination covers the following major construction areas:

• Sitework: 4 questions
• Concrete: 10 questions
• Masonry: 10 questions
• Metals: 5 questions
• Carpentry: 12 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 9 questions
• Doors and Windows: 3 questions
• Drywall and Finishes: 4 questions
• Safety: 10 questions
• General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating: 10 questions
• Nevada One Call: 3 questions

Carpentry is the largest individual examination category with 12 questions. Candidates should devote substantial study time to floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, trusses, openings, fastening, structural wood construction, and practical carpentry methods.

Concrete, Masonry, Safety, and General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating each represent significant portions of the exam. Candidates should be ready to connect practical building knowledge with code provisions, site safety, construction plans, dimensions, quantities, and estimating concepts.

Thermal and Moisture Protection is another important section. Study should include roofing, weather protection, insulation-related concepts, flashing, moisture control, and exterior protection methods relevant to residential and small commercial construction.

Metals, Sitework, Drywall and Finishes, Doors and Windows, and Nevada One Call are smaller categories but should not be overlooked because every correct answer contributes toward the passing score.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial examination is an open-book test with specific approved code references permitted in the examination room.

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

• International Building Code, 2018
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

The International Building Code supports preparation involving general building requirements, structural provisions, materials, occupancy-related requirements, fire and life-safety provisions, and other construction topics relevant to small commercial and general building work.

The International Residential Code is particularly important for residential construction. Candidates should practice locating requirements involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, framing, openings, stairs, weather protection, and other residential building systems.

ACI 318-14 supports structural concrete preparation. Candidates should become familiar with provisions involving concrete materials, reinforcement, structural requirements, and related concrete construction topics.

The following included books are used for study but are not allowed into the B-2 trade examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
• 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, 2025
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

Because these study-only references cannot be used during the trade exam, candidates should use them to develop practical construction knowledge before testing. Strong familiarity with carpentry, masonry, excavation, concrete, drywall, trusses, safety, and Nevada One Call topics can help reduce unnecessary searching during the examination.

An open-book exam still requires efficient pacing. With 80 questions and three hours available, candidates benefit from knowing when to use an approved code reference and when to answer directly from trade knowledge.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification. Passing the trade examination is one part of the complete Nevada contractor licensing process.

1. Confirm the B-2 classification. Determine that Residential and Small Commercial matches the work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the Trade Qualified Individual. Designate the person who will establish the applicable experience and trade qualification.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records demonstrating relevant residential and small commercial construction experience.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor application. Organize the required business, qualifier, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the application before examination eligibility is issued.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the required fingerprint and background procedures.
7. Provide applicable financial information. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of contractor licensing.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates may proceed with the required examinations after the applicable review.
9. Schedule the B-2 examination through PSI. Arrange testing after receiving authorization.
10. Prepare for the B-2 examination. Review sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall, safety, code, plans, estimating, and Nevada One Call.
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 trade and management qualification requirements unless an applicable waiver is approved.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application process while candidates focus on B-2 technical preparation and Nevada Business and Law study.

State Requirements

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification covers qualifying construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or other property, provided those structures remain within the size limitations established for the classification.

The classification applies to structures that do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground. Candidates should understand this limitation when evaluating the type of work authorized under the B-2 classification.

The B-2 scope is broad, which is why the examination includes multiple construction disciplines. Contractors should be prepared to understand framing, concrete, masonry, drywall, weather protection, structural requirements, sitework, plans, estimating, and other general building subjects.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must establish qualifying experience appropriate to the requested classification. Applicants should maintain organized documentation describing the work performed and the period during which the experience was gained.

Nevada contractor licensing also distinguishes between management and trade qualification. One individual may satisfy both roles when all applicable requirements are met, or separate qualified individuals may be designated.

The Trade Qualified Individual establishes the applicable experience and trade qualification for B-2. 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 other licensing conditions are handled separately from the trade examination. Passing the B-2 examination alone does not complete the contractor licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting general building requirements, structural provisions, construction materials, occupancy requirements, fire and life-safety provisions, and other code topics relevant to the B-2 examination. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting foundations, floors, walls, roofs, framing, openings, stairs, weather protection, and other residential construction requirements. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental structural concrete reference supporting concrete materials, reinforcement, structural provisions, and related technical requirements. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental safety study reference supporting construction safety, PPE, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, fall protection, tools, and other jobsite safety topics. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting framing, structural wood construction, carpentry methods, trusses, floors, walls, roofs, and general building knowledge. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, layout, and practical masonry construction. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting excavation, trenching, sitework, pipe-related construction, and practical earthwork knowledge. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting gypsum products, drywall installation, finishing, and related construction methods. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  Included Book: Study reference supporting Nevada One Call preparation. This included reference is not highlighted and tabbed, and it is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting wood-truss handling, installation, restraint, and bracing concepts. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting practical concrete construction, quality, placement, finishing, and workmanship concepts. This book is not allowed into the B-2 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 books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law. The highlighted and tabbed format supports organized study and repeated review, while the approved exam-room references can also be used for code-navigation practice before test day.

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

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive Nevada B-2 study plan should reflect the breadth of the examination and the weighting of the major categories. Candidates should focus heavily on Carpentry, Concrete, Masonry, Safety, General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating, and Thermal and Moisture Protection while still reviewing every exam subject.

Practice code navigation. Work repeatedly with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and ACI 318-14. Practice locating specific requirements instead of simply reading large sections of the books.

Strengthen carpentry knowledge. Review framing systems, structural wood components, floors, walls, roofs, trusses, sheathing, openings, fastening, and general carpentry procedures.

Study concrete and masonry. Connect practical construction knowledge from the study references with structural and code requirements found in the approved exam-room books.

Prepare Safety for recall. OSHA is not allowed into the trade examination, so candidates should learn construction-safety concepts before test day.

Review sitework and excavation. Use Pipe and Excavation Contracting to strengthen understanding of trenching, earthwork, excavation, and related site conditions.

Review drywall and finishes. Use the Gypsum Construction Handbook to reinforce gypsum products, installation methods, finishing, and related construction knowledge.

Prepare for Nevada One Call. Study Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law carefully because the reference is not allowed into the exam and the subject appears directly on the examination.

Practice plan reading and estimating. Work with dimensions, quantities, construction details, project interpretation, and general estimating concepts.

Use timed practice. Candidates have three hours for 80 questions. Timed preparation can help improve pacing and make it easier to decide when to use an approved code book and when to answer directly from trade knowledge.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial candidates through organized study guidance, general building trade review, practice-oriented preparation, code-reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law preparation, Application Service, and confidence-building study structure.

The included books create a broad study library covering building codes, residential construction, structural concrete, carpentry, masonry, sitework, excavation, drywall, safety, trusses, concrete construction, Nevada One Call, and contractor management topics.

With 1 year of course access, candidates can revisit difficult subjects and devote additional preparation time to weaker areas. Someone with strong carpentry experience may need more preparation in masonry or concrete, while another candidate may need additional work with code navigation, estimating, sitework, safety, or Nevada One Call.

Trade-focused preparation helps candidates connect the different areas of general building construction. Framing decisions can affect structural systems, concrete and masonry interact with code requirements, sitework connects with excavation and safety, and plan reading ties multiple trades together.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify areas that need improvement. Missed questions can reveal whether additional study is needed in carpentry, concrete, masonry, code navigation, safety, thermal protection, drywall, sitework, or estimating.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and ACI 318-14 because these are the approved technical references included for exam-room use. Repeated practice can help candidates become more efficient with targeted code searches.

The study-only references support knowledge that should be developed before examination day. Carpentry and Building Construction strengthens framing review, Modern Masonry supports masonry concepts, Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports sitework, Gypsum Construction Handbook supports drywall, OSHA supports safety, BCSI supports truss preparation, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction reinforces practical concrete knowledge.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports Contractor Management Survey preparation, allowing candidates to organize trade and business-law study as separate but related parts of the licensing process.

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

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, the included non-highlighted Nevada One Call reference, 1 year of course access, Application Service, B-2 trade preparation, building-code navigation, practice-oriented study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation, 1 Exam Prep provides a comprehensive exam and licensing-support solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada Residential and Small Commercial Contractor license.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Nevada B-2 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental?

The package includes all listed technical and Business and Law books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, and organized B-2 exam preparation.

How much does the Nevada B-2 Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $2,180 plus a refundable $850 book deposit, for a total due today of $3,010.

Is the $850 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $850 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Is the Nevada B-2 exam open book?

Yes. The B-2 trade examination is open book with specific approved references permitted during testing.

Which books are allowed into the B-2 examination?

The approved exam-room references included with this package are the International Building Code, 2018; International Residential Code, 2018; and ACI 318-14.

Which books are not allowed into the B-2 examination?

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Carpentry and Building Construction, Modern Masonry, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, BCSI 2025, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction are study references and are not allowed into the trade examination.

How many questions are on the Nevada B-2 examination?

The B-2 examination contains 80 questions.

How much time is allowed for the B-2 examination?

Candidates have three hours to complete the trade examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 56 correct answers out of 80 questions.

What is the largest B-2 exam category?

Carpentry is the largest individual category with 12 questions.

Is Nevada One Call included on the exam?

Yes. Nevada One Call is a dedicated B-2 examination subject.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

All included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included without highlighting and tabbing.

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 Nevada B-2 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Nevada B-2 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.