Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) - Books & Courses Rental Package

Prepare for the Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) contractor examination with a complete Books & Courses Rental Package built around the references used for Nevada B-2 exam preparation. This package combines the exam-room-approved books, supplemental study references, the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, and 6 months of course access to support a structured approach to both trade and business exam preparation.

The Nevada B-2 examination is an open-book test. The books allowed into the trade exam 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.

The package also includes study references that are not allowed into the trade examination, including 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, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition.

The Nevada B-2 trade examination contains 80 questions, allows 3 hours for completion, and requires 56 correct answers to pass. The examination covers 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 rental package is designed for candidates who want a broad preparation solution without purchasing the full book set outright. It includes both highlighted & tabbed books and a non-highlighted/non-tabbed book, along with online course access for six months and the Nevada business-law reference.

Package Price: $1,735 plus an $850 refundable deposit, for a total of $2,585.

Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental 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 exam and must answer 56 questions correctly to pass.

The examination covers a broad range of general building subjects, including:

• 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

Because B-2 is a general building classification, the examination requires candidates to understand how multiple construction trades and project phases work together. Preparation should cover the full sequence of a building project, from site preparation and foundations through structural framing, enclosure, finishes, and completion.

Plan reading and estimating should receive dedicated study time. Candidates should be comfortable working with floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, details, dimensions, schedules, symbols, and construction notes.

Open Book Test

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

The following references included in this rental package are allowed into the 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

The remaining trade study references are included to support preparation but are not allowed into the trade examination room.

Open-book testing requires more than bringing references to the exam. Candidates should understand which book is most likely to contain the answer before beginning a search.

The International Building Code supports broader building and small commercial requirements. The International Residential Code supports one- and two-family dwelling construction. ACI 318-14 supports reinforced structural concrete requirements.

With 80 questions in three hours, candidates have a little more than two minutes per question on average. Efficient code navigation can make a significant difference in pacing. Candidates should practice locating key subjects, tables, definitions, and sections before test day.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-2 classification. Make sure Residential and Small Commercial contracting matches the type of 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 sitework, concrete, masonry, carpentry, codes, plans, estimating, safety, finishes, and related construction subjects.
7. Practice code navigation. Use the IBC, IRC, and ACI 318 during preparation so exam-room references become familiar.
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 projects within those size limitations. Candidates should understand both residential and small commercial construction because the work may involve different code references and different building conditions.

A B-2 contractor may coordinate sitework, foundations, concrete, framing, masonry, roofing, weather protection, windows, doors, drywall, finishes, and other major construction phases.

General building authority 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 qualification, 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 exam-room-approved reference supports broader building requirements, including construction types, structural provisions, fire and life safety, means of egress, foundations, materials, and small commercial construction.
• Included Rental Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This 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 exam-room-approved reference supports reinforced concrete, structural members, reinforcement, development, detailing, and related structural concrete requirements.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This study-only reference supports preparation involving fall protection, excavation safety, ladders, scaffolds, tools, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, and material handling.
• Included Rental Book: Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This study-only reference supports foundations, wall framing, floor systems, roof construction, layout, openings, stairs, and general carpentry practices.
• Included Rental Book: Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th edition
  This study-only reference supports masonry materials, brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, wall construction, layout, and field installation practices.
• Included Rental Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This study-only reference supports excavation, trenching, grading, soil conditions, compaction, and related sitework topics.
• Included Rental Book: Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  This study-only reference supports gypsum systems, drywall installation, partitions, ceilings, framing coordination, and finishing practices.
• Included Rental Book: Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  This study reference supports preparation involving underground utility marking, excavation awareness, and Nevada One Call topics. This book is included as a non-highlighted/non-tabbed rental reference.
• Included Rental Book: BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  This study-only reference supports wood-truss handling, erection, temporary restraint, and bracing practices.
• Included Rental Book: The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  This study-only reference supports practical concrete construction, including materials, placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, reinforcement coordination, and quality field practices.
• Included Rental Book: Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  This reference supports preparation for Nevada contractor business and law topics, including contracts, business practices, licensing responsibilities, management, and related contractor requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Allowed into the Nevada B-2 trade examination for applicable broader building and small commercial requirements.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Allowed into the examination for applicable one- and two-family residential construction requirements.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Allowed into the examination for applicable structural concrete and reinforcement requirements.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive Nevada B-2 study plan should follow the sequence of a building project. Begin with sitework, then move through foundations, concrete, masonry, framing, enclosure, openings, interior finishes, safety, plans, and estimating.

Sitework preparation should include grading, excavation, drainage, trenching, soil conditions, compaction, underground utility awareness, and foundation preparation.

Concrete should include footings, foundation walls, slabs, reinforcement, formwork, placement, consolidation, curing, and structural requirements. ACI 318 should be used regularly for structural concrete preparation.

Masonry preparation should include brick, block, stone, mortar, wall systems, layout, and the relationship between masonry and other structural components.

Carpentry should include floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, openings, headers, stairs, and construction sequencing. Residential framing questions may often lead candidates to the IRC.

Thermal and Moisture Protection should include roofing, waterproofing, flashing, weather barriers, drainage, and insulation. These systems protect the building envelope and help prevent moisture-related failures.

Doors and Windows should include rough openings, structural support, installation, flashing, weather protection, and coordination with surrounding wall systems.

Drywall and Finishes should include gypsum products, wall and ceiling systems, framing coordination, fastening, finishing, and common installation practices.

Safety should be studied independently because OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 is not allowed into the trade exam. Candidates should develop retained knowledge of fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, excavation hazards, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, and material handling.

Plan Reading should include floor plans, foundation plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, symbols, dimensions, and notes. Candidates should practice following information from one drawing to another.

Estimating should include dimensions, areas, volumes, quantities, and basic material takeoffs. The ability to read drawings accurately is essential for both exam questions and real-world general contracting.

The International Building Code, International Residential Code, and ACI 318 should be used regularly during preparation. Candidates should practice identifying the correct reference before beginning a lookup.

A useful study method is to separate questions by reference at first, then mix them later. This helps candidates build familiarity with the purpose and organization of each exam-room book.

The study-only references should be used to build knowledge that can be recalled without those books during the exam. Review a topic, close the reference, and answer practice questions from memory.

The included 6 months of course access can be used alongside the rental books to organize trade review, reinforce construction concepts, and support practice-oriented preparation over a structured study period.

Because the exam contains 80 questions in three hours, time management should be part of preparation. Candidates should avoid spending too long on a difficult code search and should become comfortable moving forward and returning to challenging items when appropriate.

The included Nevada business-law reference can be studied separately from the trade materials so candidates can build a clear distinction between technical construction knowledge and contractor business responsibilities.

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 & Courses Rental Package brings together the exam-room references, supplemental trade books, Nevada business-law material, and 6 months of course access in one coordinated preparation package.

The IBC, IRC, and ACI 318 support open-book code navigation, while the supplemental books strengthen construction knowledge in safety, carpentry, masonry, excavation, gypsum systems, trusses, concrete, and underground utility awareness.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to connect each reference to the type of question it supports. The goal is to improve both technical knowledge and the ability to choose the correct reference quickly.

Practice-oriented study can help candidates identify whether a missed question comes from a code-navigation issue, plan-reading problem, calculation error, or gap in trade knowledge. That makes review sessions more focused and productive.

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 an organized study plan 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 books are allowed into the Nevada B-2 exam?

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

Does the rental package include study-only books?

Yes. The package also includes OSHA, Carpentry and Building Construction, Modern Masonry, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Gypsum Construction Handbook, Nevada One Call material, the BCSI truss guide, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction.

Is the Nevada business book included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included in the rental package.

How long is the course access period?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

The package includes highlighted and tabbed books, along with a non-highlighted/non-tabbed copy of Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law.

What is the price of the Nevada B-2 Books & Courses Rental Package?

The package price is $1,735 plus an $850 refundable deposit, for a total of $2,585.

Is the $850 deposit refundable?

Yes. The $850 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 package orders.

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.

Should I study both the IBC and IRC?

Yes. Candidates should understand when a question concerns one- and two-family residential construction versus broader building or small commercial requirements.

Does the package include structural concrete material?

Yes. ACI 318-14 is included as an exam-room reference, and The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition is included as a study reference.

How should I use the rental package to study?

Use the IBC, IRC, and ACI 318 for open-book navigation practice, use the supplemental books to build trade knowledge, and combine both with the included course access for structured review and practice.

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.