Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) - Books & Courses Rental Package

Prepare for the Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) examination with a comprehensive Books & Courses Rental Package designed to support masonry code navigation, structural masonry study, practical trade review, construction safety, and Nevada contractor business and law preparation. This package includes the International Building Code, 2018, ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition, and the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.

All books included with this rental package are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates organize study and return more efficiently to important subjects. The highlighted sections help selected information stand out, while tabs make it easier to navigate major masonry topics, building-code requirements, structural masonry provisions, safety material, practical trade concepts, and Nevada contractor business and law subjects.

The Nevada C-18 Masonry examination is an open-book test. The International Building Code, 2018 and ACI 530/530.1-13 are the exam-room references included with this rental package. Candidates should use these prepared books regularly during study so the organization of the references becomes familiar before test day.

The package also includes two highlighted and tabbed supplemental trade references that are not allowed inside the examination room: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition. These books support study of construction safety, brick and block work, stone masonry, tools, materials, mortar, wall construction, layout, and practical masonry techniques.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included to support contractor business and law preparation. Candidates can use the business book alongside the technical references and course materials to create a more complete study plan for the Nevada contractor licensing process.

This package includes 6 months of course access, giving candidates a structured period to review trade topics, work through practice-oriented preparation, improve exam-reference navigation, study business and law material, and revisit weaker subjects as needed.

The package price is $1,085, plus a refundable deposit of $400, for a total of $1,485.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Book & Course Rental Package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) trade examination evaluates technical knowledge associated with masonry construction and the responsibilities of contractors working within the C-18 classification.

Candidates should prepare for subjects involving brick, block, stone, structural masonry, mortar, grout, reinforcement, wall systems, openings, anchors, flashing, layout, tools, building-code requirements, and construction safety.

The International Building Code, 2018 supports preparation involving broader building-code requirements that affect masonry construction. Candidates should become familiar with how masonry walls interact with structural systems, building components, fire-resistance concepts, openings, and other general building requirements.

ACI 530/530.1-13 supports more specialized structural masonry preparation. Candidates should understand how to locate requirements involving masonry materials, reinforcement, grout, structural wall systems, specifications, quality requirements, and related technical provisions.

Modern Masonry supports practical trade preparation involving brick, concrete masonry units, stone, mortar, tools, layout, walls, bonding, reinforcement, and hands-on masonry methods. Because this book is not allowed inside the trade examination room, candidates should use it to build knowledge that can be recalled during testing.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction-safety preparation. Masonry work may involve scaffolds, ladders, material handling, cutting tools, heavy units, wall construction, personal protective equipment, and other hazards that require strong jobsite safety knowledge.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports a different side of the contractor licensing process by helping candidates prepare for business and law topics. Combining technical masonry study with business preparation can create a more balanced licensing study plan.

Open Book Test

The Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) examination is an open-book test using the approved masonry references included with this package.

The exam-room references included are:

• International Building Code, 2018
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries

The following trade references are included for study but are not allowed inside the examination room:

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

The highlighted and tabbed exam-room books can help candidates practice more efficient navigation. Tabs make it easier to return to major code subjects, while highlighting helps selected technical information stand out during repeated review.

A strong open-book strategy begins by identifying the subject before opening either reference. If a question involves a general building-code requirement, the International Building Code may be the best place to begin. If the question is focused on structural masonry, reinforcement, grout, or masonry specifications, ACI 530/530.1 may be the better starting point.

Candidates should practice using the table of contents, indexes, headings, definitions, tables, and cross-references in both references. Familiarity with these tools can make technical searches more efficient.

For the study-only books, use active recall. Review a highlighted section, close the book, and answer related questions without looking back at the reference. This helps reinforce information that must be remembered without direct access to those books during testing.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada C-18 trade examination is one part of the contractor licensing process. Applicants must complete the applicable licensing requirements in addition to preparing for the masonry examination.

1. Confirm the C-18 classification. Make sure the masonry work the business intends to perform falls within the Nevada Masonry classification.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The contractor license application must designate the person responsible for providing the applicable trade qualification.
3. Prepare qualifying experience documentation. Organize applicable work history involving masonry, brick, block, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, structural walls, or related trade responsibilities.
4. Complete the Nevada contractor license application. Submit the required business, qualifying individual, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application for review. Examination eligibility is established through the contractor licensing process.
6. Receive examination authorization. Once eligible, the qualifying individual can proceed with scheduling the applicable examinations.
7. Prepare for the C-18 trade exam. Study masonry materials, building-code requirements, structural masonry, mortar, grout, reinforcement, walls, openings, and safety.
8. Practice with the highlighted and tabbed IBC and ACI references. Learn when each book is the best starting point for a technical question.
9. Prepare for Nevada business and law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada and course materials to organize business and law study.
10. Complete applicable examinations and remaining licensing requirements. Satisfy the requirements associated with the Nevada contractor license application.

State Requirements

Nevada recognizes C-18 Masonry as a specialty contractor classification. The classification applies to qualifying masonry work involving materials such as brick, baked clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, structural glass brick or block, and related masonry materials.

Masonry work requires an understanding of much more than placing individual units. Contractors must understand layout, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, walls, openings, structural support, building-code requirements, and proper installation methods.

The International Building Code supports the broader building-code side of the classification, while ACI 530/530.1 addresses more specialized structural masonry requirements. Candidates should understand how both references work together when preparing for the trade examination.

Practical masonry knowledge is also important. Brick, block, stone, mortar, reinforcement, tools, layout, joint work, wall construction, and material handling are all parts of the trade that can affect workmanship and system performance.

Safety should remain part of the overall preparation process because masonry can involve elevated work, cutting, lifting, scaffolds, ladders, heavy materials, and other jobsite hazards.

The Nevada contractor licensing process includes requirements beyond the trade examination. Applicants must complete the applicable application, qualification, examination, financial, and other licensing requirements before a contractor license is issued.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference supports preparation involving building-code requirements that affect masonry construction, structural systems, walls, openings, building components, fire-resistance concepts, and related construction provisions.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room reference supports structural masonry study involving materials, reinforcement, grout, wall systems, construction specifications, structural requirements, and related masonry provisions.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This highlighted and tabbed supplemental study reference supports construction-safety preparation involving scaffolds, ladders, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, cutting operations, and other jobsite hazards. It is not allowed inside the C-18 trade examination room.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition
  This highlighted and tabbed supplemental trade reference supports practical study involving brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, layout, bonding, wall construction, reinforcement, and masonry techniques. It is not allowed inside the examination room.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference supports preparation for Nevada contractor business and law topics and complements the technical C-18 masonry study materials included with this package.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed building-code reference is included for exam-room use during the Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor examination.
• ACI 530/530.1-13 (2011 or 2013): Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  This highlighted and tabbed structural masonry reference is included for exam-room use during the Nevada C-18 examination.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 10th edition are study-only trade references and are not allowed inside the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Nevada C-18 preparation plan should combine practical masonry knowledge, structural masonry requirements, building-code navigation, jobsite safety, business and law study, and practice-oriented course preparation.

Brick and Block Construction should include unit selection, layout, coursing, bonding, alignment, joint work, openings, and complete wall construction. Candidates should understand how individual masonry units contribute to the finished assembly.

Mortar and Grout should be reviewed as separate materials serving different purposes. Candidates should understand the role of mortar between masonry units and the role of grout in reinforced or filled masonry construction.

Reinforcement should receive focused study. Candidates should understand reinforcing steel, placement, interaction with grout, wall systems, openings, and the way reinforcement contributes to structural performance.

Stone Masonry should include material selection, placement, cutting, bonding, support, and finishing. Stone work differs from standard brick and block construction and should be studied as a distinct masonry area.

Wall Layout and Construction should include dimensions, corners, lines, levels, plumb conditions, coursing, and proper sequencing. Accurate layout is essential because small deviations can affect the completed wall.

Openings and Supports should include lintels, bearing, reinforcement, anchors, and the way doors, windows, and other penetrations affect a masonry wall.

Flashing and Moisture Control should also receive attention. Candidates should understand how moisture can affect masonry construction and why proper detailing contributes to durability.

Structural Masonry Requirements should be practiced through ACI 530/530.1. Use the highlighted and tabbed reference to locate requirements involving reinforcement, grout, wall systems, specifications, and structural provisions.

Building-Code Requirements should be practiced through the International Building Code. Candidates should learn how broader code provisions interact with masonry construction and when the IBC is the better reference for a particular question.

Masonry Tools and Equipment should include equipment used for cutting, mixing, laying, measuring, aligning, finishing, and handling masonry materials.

Scaffolds and Ladders should receive dedicated OSHA review because masonry work often occurs above ground level. Candidates should understand safe access, working platforms, fall hazards, and proper equipment use.

Material Handling should include safe movement and storage of brick, block, stone, reinforcing steel, mortar materials, and equipment. Masonry materials can be heavy and require careful staging and handling.

The highlighted and tabbed format can make repeated study more efficient. If a practice question is missed, return to the marked section and review the surrounding information rather than memorizing only the correct answer.

Timed navigation practice can also help. Choose a masonry question, determine whether the IBC or ACI reference is the appropriate starting point, locate the applicable section, and confirm the requirement.

For Modern Masonry and OSHA, use closed-reference practice after review. This helps reinforce trade and safety information that cannot be looked up inside the examination room.

The included 6 months of course access gives candidates a structured period to work through these subjects, review practice-oriented material, and revisit weaker areas.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada should also be incorporated into the study schedule. Alternating technical masonry study with business and law preparation can help candidates maintain a more balanced approach to the licensing process.

Practice performance should guide additional review. If structural masonry questions are difficult, spend more time with ACI 530/530.1. If broader code questions are slow, increase IBC navigation practice. If practical trade questions are weak, return to Modern Masonry. If safety topics need improvement, increase OSHA review.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Masonry Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, highlighted and tabbed rental books, exam-reference navigation, and structured course access.

This Nevada C-18 Books & Courses Rental Package combines the International Building Code, 2018, ACI 530/530.1-13, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Modern Masonry, and the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study. The prepared IBC and ACI references can be used for repeated exam-navigation practice, while Modern Masonry and OSHA support trade and safety preparation outside the examination room.

The included 6 months of course access provides a structured period for reviewing masonry topics, working through practice-oriented preparation, strengthening code navigation, and studying contractor business and law material.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to connect code requirements with actual masonry work. Reinforcement, grout, walls, openings, mortar, materials, supports, and safety should be studied as parts of a complete construction system rather than as isolated facts.

Practice-oriented preparation helps identify weaker areas so candidates can direct more time toward structural masonry, general building-code navigation, practical trade knowledge, safety, or business and law topics as needed.

The exam-room references can be used actively during study to build familiarity with their organization. Repeatedly deciding whether a question belongs in the IBC or ACI reference can help develop a more efficient open-book strategy.

The goal is to help candidates approach the Nevada C-18 licensing process with stronger masonry knowledge, better familiarity with the approved exam references, organized business and law preparation, and a practical study structure without guaranteeing examination or licensing outcomes.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Book & Course Rental Package orders.

What books are included in the Nevada C-18 Books & Courses Rental Package?

The package includes International Building Code, 2018, ACI 530/530.1-13, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition, and the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included with this rental package are highlighted and tabbed to support more organized study and faster topic review.

Which books are allowed inside the Nevada C-18 exam?

The International Building Code, 2018 and ACI 530/530.1-13 are the exam-room trade references included with this package.

Is OSHA allowed inside the C-18 examination?

No. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) is included for study but is not allowed inside the examination room.

Is Modern Masonry allowed inside the exam?

No. Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition is a supplemental study reference and is not allowed inside the examination room.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included as a highlighted and tabbed rental book.

How much course access is included?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the package price?

The package price is $1,085, plus a refundable deposit of $400, for a total of $1,485.

Why are both the IBC and ACI 530/530.1 included?

The International Building Code supports broader building-code preparation, while ACI 530/530.1 provides specialized structural masonry requirements and specifications.

How should I study the books that are not allowed into the exam?

Review the highlighted and tabbed material, close the books, and use active recall and practice questions to strengthen trade and safety knowledge that must be applied without direct reference access.

How should I study the exam-room references?

Practice deciding whether a question belongs in the International Building Code or ACI 530/530.1, then use the tabs, indexes, headings, and cross-references to locate the applicable requirement.

How long should I allow for my order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Book & Course Rental Package orders.

Does this rental package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides highlighted and tabbed rental books, course access, exam-reference navigation support, masonry study materials, and Nevada business and law preparation. Examination results depend on each candidate's experience, knowledge, preparation, and performance.