Nevada Commercial Remodeling Contractor (B-6) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the Nevada Commercial Remodeling Contractor B-6 examination with a combined book rental and exam prep course package built around the references currently permitted for the B-6 trade exam. This package provides the three technical books allowed in the B-6 examination room, the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for the separate Business and Law examination, organized course preparation, highlighted and tabbed books, and 6 months of course access.

The Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling classification is designed for contractors performing remodeling and improvement work within commercial interior spaces. The classification includes interior spaces in structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or other property, including structures exceeding three stories and lower buildings connected to taller structures.

The B-6 classification has important limitations. It does not authorize the contractor to install, remove, or modify structural members, mechanical systems, fire protection systems, or other life-safety systems. Candidates preparing for the examination should understand both the technical knowledge tested and the legal scope of work associated with the classification.

The B-6 trade examination is open book, but only specific references are permitted in the exam room. For this reason, effective preparation involves more than reviewing construction knowledge. Candidates should become familiar with the layout of the International Building Code, ACI structural concrete requirements, and ACI masonry requirements so they can locate information efficiently during a timed examination.

All books supplied with this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation. Candidates can use the prepared books throughout the course to become familiar with chapters, tables, definitions, code provisions, and technical terminology before taking the examination.

Package Price: $940.

Refundable Deposit: $450.

Total Due: $1,390.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling Contractor trade examination is administered by PSI for the Nevada State Contractors Board. Applicants must first submit their contractor license application and satisfy the Board's experience review before receiving examination eligibility and scheduling the required examination.

• Examination: Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling Contractor
• Classification: B-6 Commercial Remodeling
• Testing Provider: PSI
• Number of Questions: 80
• Minimum Passing Score: 56 correct answers
• Time Allowed: 3 hours
• Exam Type: Open book with specifically permitted references

The current B-6 examination content outline includes the following subject areas:

• Concrete: 4 questions
• Masonry: 4 questions
• Metals: 3 questions
• Carpentry: 7 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 10 questions
• Doors and Windows: 5 questions
• Drywall and Finishes: 17 questions
• Tile: 10 questions
• Safety: 10 questions
• Plan Reading and Estimating: 10 questions

Drywall and finishes represents the largest individual content category, but the examination covers a broad range of commercial remodeling knowledge. Candidates should prepare for questions involving interior construction, materials, finishes, code requirements, estimating, safety, and the coordination of several unrelated building trades.

Nevada also requires the applicable management qualifying individual to pass the Business and Law examination, commonly referred to as the CMS examination, unless an applicable waiver is granted. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is the primary open-book reference allowed for that separate examination.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling Contractor examination is open book, but PSI restricts the trade examination to specifically approved reference materials. The B-6 trade exam currently permits the International Building Code, 2012; ACI 318-11 or ACI 318-14; and ACI 530/530.1-11 or ACI 530/530.1-13.

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved references to the examination center. PSI permits the references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. The books may not contain writing before or during the test, and additional loose or attached papers are not permitted.

Permanent tabs may be used for reference navigation. Temporary removable tabs, including Post-it-style notes, are not permitted. The highlighted and tabbed books supplied with this rental package are prepared to support the type of organization candidates can use while studying and during the B-6 exam.

The Nevada Business and Law examination is also open book, but it is a separate examination. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is permitted for the CMS exam. It should not be confused with the three technical references permitted for the B-6 trade examination.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. Candidates have three hours for 80 questions, so searching an unfamiliar reference for every answer can consume substantial testing time. Repeated use of the books during preparation can help candidates learn where major sections are located and become more comfortable moving between code provisions.

Licensing Steps

Obtaining a Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling Contractor license involves both the contractor business and the qualifying individual. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews experience, examinations, financial responsibility, and other application requirements before issuing a license.

1. Choose the B-6 Commercial Remodeling classification. Confirm that the intended work falls within the scope and limitations of Nevada's B-6 classification.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Nevada requires a qualified individual with the knowledge and experience necessary to supervise or perform the contracting work.
3. Document the required trade experience. The trade qualifying individual generally must demonstrate at least four full years of qualifying experience within the 15 years immediately before filing the application.
4. Submit the contractor license application. Examination scheduling does not occur before the application is submitted and the applicable experience requirements are reviewed.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the application is submitted and experience is verified, the qualifying individual receives examination eligibility information used to schedule testing.
6. Complete the Business and Law examination. The applicable management qualifying individual must pass Nevada's Business and Law, or CMS, examination unless eligible for a waiver.
7. Complete the B-6 trade examination. The trade qualifying individual must pass the Commercial Remodeling examination unless the Board grants an applicable examination waiver.
8. Satisfy financial responsibility requirements. Nevada contractor applicants must provide the financial documentation required by the Board for the requested license and monetary limit.
9. Meet the bond requirement. The Nevada State Contractors Board determines the required contractor bond amount as part of the license approval process.
10. Complete remaining Board requirements. The license is issued to the contractor business after all applicable licensing requirements have been satisfied.

State Requirements

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates contractor licensing in Nevada. A contractor must be appropriately licensed before contracting, including bidding, offering to perform contracting work, or negotiating a price for work requiring a Nevada contractor license.

The trade qualifying individual for a Nevada contractor license generally must have at least four full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee, or contractor in the classification requested. That experience must have been obtained within the 15 years immediately preceding the application. The Board may accept approved education or training toward a portion of the experience requirement under its licensing rules.

The qualifying individual may be an owner, officer, member, manager, partner, or qualifying employee of the contracting business. Nevada contractor licenses belong to the business entity rather than to the qualifying individual personally.

The B-6 scope specifically applies to remodeling and improvement of interior spaces, including qualifying commercial structures exceeding three stories. However, the classification does not authorize the B-6 contractor to install, remove, or modify structural members, mechanical systems, fire protection systems, or other life-safety systems.

Nevada B-classification work must also be considered within the state's general-building rules. Contractors should operate within the exact scope of the license issued by the Board and obtain any additional specialty licensing required for work outside that scope.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2012
  This code is one of the references permitted in the B-6 Commercial Remodeling examination room. It contains requirements affecting building construction, interior alterations, occupancy considerations, materials, means of egress, fire and life-safety provisions, structural requirements, and other code topics relevant to commercial remodeling. For B-6 code questions, candidates should prepare using the listed 2012 edition.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This ACI reference addresses structural concrete requirements involving materials, durability, reinforcement, development and splicing, structural members, and construction provisions. ACI 318-14 is among the editions currently permitted for the B-6 examination.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This reference provides technical requirements and specifications for masonry structures. It supports preparation involving masonry materials, construction requirements, structural masonry concepts, and related code provisions. The 2013 edition is among the editions permitted for the current B-6 exam.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This manual is the principal reference used for Nevada's separate Business and Law, or CMS, examination. It supports preparation involving licensing, estimating and bidding, lien law, financial management, tax law, labor law, project management, contracts, risk management, and environmental and safety responsibilities.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following included rental books are approved references for the Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling Contractor trade examination:

• International Building Code, 2012
  Approved code reference for the B-6 trade examination.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Approved structural concrete reference for the B-6 trade examination.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Approved masonry reference for the B-6 trade examination.

Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada: This book is included for the separate Nevada Business and Law examination. It is the permitted open-book reference for the CMS exam and is not one of the three approved B-6 trade-exam references listed above.

Test Information and Study Materials

The B-6 examination covers much more than concrete and masonry, even though only three technical references are permitted in the testing room. Questions may also be based on trade knowledge and general industry practices, making practical commercial remodeling knowledge an important part of preparation.

Drywall and finishes accounts for 17 questions, making it the largest subject area. Candidates should review common interior finishing practices, materials, installation concepts, and commercial remodeling terminology. Thermal and moisture protection, tile, safety, and plan reading and estimating each account for 10 questions, making these areas equally important to a balanced study plan.

Carpentry, doors and windows, metals, concrete, and masonry complete the examination outline. Practice-oriented preparation should focus on identifying the construction subject first, then deciding whether the question can be answered through trade knowledge or whether an approved code reference should be consulted.

For code navigation, practice working with the International Building Code index and chapter structure. For concrete and masonry questions, become familiar with the organization of the ACI references. Highlighting and permanent tabs can make the books easier to navigate, but familiarity comes from repeatedly using those references during study.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada should be studied separately for the CMS examination. Candidates can review topics involving contractor licensing, bidding, liens, financial management, tax requirements, labor responsibilities, contracts, project management, risk, and safety while practicing how to locate answers in the manual.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Nevada Commercial Remodeling Contractor candidates organize the preparation process around the B-6 trade exam, the Nevada Business and Law examination, and the reference materials associated with each test.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized starting point for open-book reference navigation. Candidates can work with the same technical books throughout preparation, learning where important chapters and provisions are located instead of waiting until exam day to become familiar with the references.

Trade-focused review helps candidates prepare for the broad B-6 content outline, including drywall and finishes, tile, thermal and moisture protection, safety, estimating, carpentry, concrete, masonry, metals, and doors and windows. Practice-oriented preparation can help reinforce these construction subjects while developing a more systematic approach to timed questions.

The package also separates trade preparation from Nevada Business and Law preparation. Candidates can use the Construction Business and Law Manual for the CMS portion while reserving the three approved technical references for B-6 trade-exam study.

With 6 months of course access, candidates have time to work through the material, practice reference navigation, revisit difficult subjects, and build confidence using the exam-room-approved references. The goal is to provide a clear study structure and practical preparation resources without promising a particular examination or licensing outcome.

FAQ Section

What is included in the Nevada B-6 Books & Course Rental Package?

The package includes rental copies of the 2012 International Building Code, ACI 318-14, ACI 530/530.1-13, and Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, plus 6 months of course access. All books are highlighted and tabbed.

How much does the package cost?

The package price is $940. A $450 refundable deposit applies, bringing the total due to $1,390.

Which books are approved for the B-6 trade exam room?

The approved references included in this package are the International Building Code, 2012; ACI 318-14; and ACI 530/530.1-13.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual allowed in the B-6 trade exam?

No. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for the separate open-book Nevada Business and Law, or CMS, examination.

Is the Nevada B-6 Commercial Remodeling exam open book?

Yes. The B-6 exam is open book with specifically permitted references. Candidates are responsible for bringing the approved books to the examination center.

How many questions are on the B-6 Commercial Remodeling exam?

The B-6 examination contains 80 questions. Candidates need 56 correct answers to pass and are allowed 3 hours.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included with this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and reference navigation.

How long is course access?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

How long should I allow for the package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.

What experience is required for a Nevada contractor license?

The trade qualifying individual generally must document at least four full years of qualifying experience within the 15 years immediately before submitting the application, subject to Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.