Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) - Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) contractor examination with an exam-room-focused rental package that includes the approved trade references, the Nevada business and law book, and 6 months of course access. This package is designed for candidates who want the books they can use during the open-book B-2 trade examination, along with structured course support and the business reference needed for Nevada contractor preparation.

The trade references included in 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. These are the exam-room-approved books included with this Nevada B-2 rental package.

The package also includes the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for business and law preparation. All books included in this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study, quicker review, and more efficient navigation throughout the preparation process.

The Nevada B-2 trade examination is an open-book test. The exam contains 80 questions, allows 3 hours for completion, and requires 56 correct answers to pass. Candidates should be prepared for a broad range of general building topics, including sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, safety, general code, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call.

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification applies to construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or property, provided those structures do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

This package is especially useful for candidates who want a more focused rental option centered on the books approved for use during the trade examination rather than a larger package containing additional study-only references. The included highlighted and tabbed books can be used during preparation to build familiarity with code sections, tables, definitions, and major subject areas before test day.

Package Price: $1,185 plus a $500 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,685.

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

Exam Details

The Nevada B-2 Residential And Small Commercial Contractor examination contains 80 questions. Candidates are allowed 3 hours to complete the examination and must answer 56 questions correctly to pass.

The trade examination covers the following major construction subjects:

• Sitework
• Concrete
• Masonry
• Metals
• Carpentry
• Thermal and Moisture Protection
• Doors and Windows
• Drywall and Finishes
• Safety
• General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating
• Nevada One Call

The exam is broad because the B-2 classification is a general building classification. Candidates should understand how multiple construction phases work together, from site preparation and foundations through structural framing, enclosure, openings, finishes, and completion.

Plan reading and estimating are particularly important because a general building contractor must be able to interpret drawings, dimensions, details, schedules, and construction notes. Candidates should practice reading floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details, and foundation plans while connecting that information to the applicable building codes.

Concrete preparation should include footings, walls, slabs, reinforcement, formwork, placement, curing, and structural concrete requirements. ACI 318-14 is the key structural concrete reference included in this package for exam-room use.

Carpentry preparation should include floors, walls, roofs, sheathing, openings, stairs, headers, and general framing concepts. Residential framing questions may often direct candidates toward the IRC, while broader building questions may require the IBC.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor examination is an open-book test.

The following books included in this rental package are approved for use during the B-2 trade examination:

• 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

All three trade references are included in highlighted and tabbed format. The purpose is to support a more organized preparation process so candidates can repeatedly work with the same books they expect to use during the examination.

The International Building Code supports broader building and small commercial requirements, including construction types, structural provisions, fire and life safety, means of egress, foundations, and general building topics.

The International Residential Code supports one- and two-family dwelling construction, including foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, weather protection, and other residential building requirements.

ACI 318-14 supports structural concrete topics involving reinforcement, structural members, development, detailing, and reinforced concrete requirements.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. With 80 questions in three hours, candidates have a little more than two minutes per question on average. Searching every reference for every answer can consume too much time. Candidates should practice recognizing the subject first, choosing the correct book, and then locating the applicable section.

Highlighted and tabbed books can help support faster navigation, but candidates should also understand how each reference is organized. Chapter structure, indexes, tables, definitions, notes, exceptions, and cross-references are all important parts of effective open-book preparation.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-2 classification. Make sure Residential and Small Commercial contracting matches the projects the business intends to construct or remodel.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The contractor application must designate the person responsible for satisfying the applicable trade qualification requirements.
3. Prepare qualifying experience information. Organize the work-history documentation required for the B-2 classification.
4. Submit the Nevada contractor license application. Complete the applicable application and supporting documentation.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the application and qualification information are reviewed, the qualifying individual can proceed with the required examinations.
6. Prepare for the B-2 trade examination. Study building codes, concrete, framing, sitework, finishes, safety, plan reading, estimating, and related construction subjects.
7. Practice exam-room reference navigation. Use the highlighted and tabbed IBC, IRC, and ACI 318 throughout preparation.
8. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada as part of business exam preparation.
9. Complete the required examinations. Take the applicable trade and business examinations.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Finish the additional requirements associated with contractor license issuance.

State Requirements

Nevada's B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification covers construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or property and that do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

The classification is intended for general building work within those size limitations. Candidates should be prepared to understand both residential and small commercial construction because different project types may require different code references.

A B-2 contractor may coordinate multiple unrelated construction trades as part of a general building project. This can include sitework, concrete, structural framing, masonry, roofing, exterior protection, windows, doors, drywall, finishes, and other major phases.

The general building classification does not automatically authorize direct performance of every specialty trade. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and other specialty work require the applicable authority when performed directly.

The B-2 trade examination is one part of the Nevada contractor licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy applicable experience, application, business and law, 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-approved reference supports preparation involving building classification, construction types, structural provisions, fire and life safety, means of egress, foundations, materials, and broader small commercial building requirements.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supports residential construction involving foundations, floors, wall framing, roof systems, stairs, openings, weather protection, and other one- and two-family dwelling requirements.
• Included Rental Book: ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference supports preparation involving reinforcement, structural members, development, detailing, and reinforced structural concrete requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This highlighted and tabbed business reference supports preparation involving Nevada contractor business practices, contracts, licensing responsibilities, management, and related business and law topics.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed reference is included for use during the Nevada B-2 trade examination for applicable broader building and small commercial requirements.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This highlighted and tabbed reference is included for use during the Nevada B-2 trade examination for applicable residential construction requirements.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  This highlighted and tabbed reference is included for use during the Nevada B-2 trade examination for applicable reinforced structural concrete requirements.

This package is centered on the exam-room-approved trade books rather than the larger set of study-only references available in other B-2 packages. It is a focused choice for candidates who want the approved trade references, business book, course access, and highlighted and tabbed preparation format.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong B-2 study plan should combine construction knowledge with repeated use of the approved books. Candidates should become comfortable deciding whether a question belongs in the IBC, IRC, or ACI 318 before beginning a lookup.

Sitework preparation should include grading, excavation, soil conditions, drainage, trenches, compaction, and foundation preparation. Understanding how the site affects the structure is an important part of general building knowledge.

Concrete should include footings, foundation walls, slabs, reinforcement, formwork, placement, curing, and structural requirements. Candidates should practice using ACI 318 alongside the IBC and IRC so they understand where structural concrete provisions fit within the broader building code framework.

Masonry should include brick, block, stone, mortar, structural walls, openings, and the relationship between masonry and surrounding building systems.

Carpentry should include floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, openings, headers, stairs, and construction sequencing. The IRC is particularly important for many residential framing requirements.

Thermal and Moisture Protection should include roofing, flashing, waterproofing, weather barriers, drainage, and insulation. Candidates should understand how these systems protect the building enclosure and prevent moisture-related problems.

Doors and Windows should be reviewed in relation to structural openings, installation, flashing, weather protection, and coordination with wall assemblies.

Plan Reading should be practiced regularly. Candidates should be able to read floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, symbols, dimensions, and construction notes.

Estimating should include basic dimensions, areas, volumes, material quantities, and takeoffs. Accurate plan interpretation is important because estimating errors often begin with a missed dimension or misunderstood drawing detail.

The International Building Code should be studied by major subject area. Candidates should practice locating construction types, means of egress, structural requirements, fire and life safety provisions, and other broader building topics.

The International Residential Code should be used frequently for one- and two-family dwelling topics such as foundations, floors, wall framing, roofs, stairs, openings, and weather protection.

ACI 318-14 should be used for structural concrete topics. Candidates should learn its organization so reinforcement and concrete provisions can be located efficiently under exam conditions.

A practical preparation method is to separate questions by reference at first. Complete IBC questions, then IRC questions, then ACI 318 questions. Once candidates are familiar with the role of each book, mix the questions together so they must choose the correct reference before looking up the answer.

The highlighted and tabbed format can support this process by helping candidates return to major subjects quickly. However, the best preparation still includes understanding the structure of the book rather than relying only on tabs.

Definitions and tables should receive regular attention. Code questions often depend on exact terminology, and tables may include notes, footnotes, exceptions, or limitations that affect the correct answer.

Timed lookup practice is useful because the B-2 examination contains 80 questions in three hours. Candidates should become comfortable moving forward when a lookup takes too long and returning later when possible.

The included 6 months of course access can be used alongside the rental books to organize trade review, reinforce major construction concepts, practice code navigation, and support a more structured study routine.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada gives candidates a separate reference for Nevada business and law preparation. Keeping trade and business topics organized can make the overall contractor exam process easier to manage.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.

This Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package focuses on the materials candidates can use directly during the B-2 trade examination while also including the Nevada business and law reference and 6 months of course access.

The highlighted and tabbed IBC, IRC, and ACI 318 references help candidates organize open-book preparation around the actual books used during the trade test. Repeated use during practice can help improve familiarity with chapters, definitions, tables, and common code locations.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to understand the role of each reference. The IBC supports broader small commercial and general building requirements, the IRC supports one- and two-family dwelling construction, and ACI 318 supports reinforced structural concrete.

Practice-oriented preparation can help identify whether a missed question comes from weak construction knowledge, slow code navigation, poor reference selection, plan-reading difficulty, or a calculation error. That makes it easier to focus study time where it is most useful.

The goal is to help candidates approach the Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor examination with stronger construction knowledge, more efficient reference-navigation skills, improved plan-reading ability, and a structured study process without guaranteeing a passing score or licensing approval.

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

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor examination contains 80 questions.

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

Candidates are allowed 3 hours to complete the examination.

How many correct answers are required to pass?

Candidates must answer 56 questions correctly to pass the Nevada B-2 trade examination.

Is the Nevada B-2 exam open book?

Yes. The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor examination is an open-book test.

Which trade books are included in this rental package?

The package includes the International Building Code 2018, International Residential Code 2018, and ACI 318-14.

Are the included trade books allowed into the exam?

Yes. The IBC 2018, IRC 2018, and ACI 318-14 are the exam-room-approved trade references included in this package.

Is the Nevada business book included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included with this package.

Are all the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included in this package are highlighted and tabbed.

How long is the course access period?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the price of the package?

The package price is $1,185 plus a $500 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,685.

Is the $500 deposit refundable?

Yes. The $500 amount is identified as a refundable deposit for this rental package.

How long should I allow for the rental package order?

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

What does the International Building Code help me study?

The IBC supports broader building topics including construction types, structural provisions, fire and life safety, means of egress, foundations, and small commercial requirements.

What does the International Residential Code help me study?

The IRC supports one- and two-family dwelling construction including foundations, floors, wall framing, roofs, stairs, openings, and weather protection.

What does ACI 318-14 help me study?

ACI 318-14 supports reinforced structural concrete requirements involving reinforcement, structural members, development, detailing, and related concrete provisions.

What work does the Nevada B-2 classification cover?

The B-2 classification covers construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or property and that do not exceed three stories above ground and one story below ground.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the Nevada B-2 exam?

No. This package provides rental references and course access designed to support organized preparation. Examination results depend on each candidate's experience, construction knowledge, study, reference-navigation skills, and performance on test day.