Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) Exam Book Package

Prepare for the Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) examination with a trade-focused book package covering residential building code requirements, construction safety, carpentry, cabinet construction, concrete work, gypsum systems, and ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation. The package is designed around the major technical references used to prepare for Nevada's B-7 Residential Remodeling trade exam.

The Nevada B-7 examination is an open-book test. Candidates preparing for this classification should develop both practical residential remodeling knowledge and efficient reference-navigation skills. Open-book testing gives candidates access to approved references, but the exam still requires the ability to recognize the subject being tested, identify the appropriate book, and locate useful information within a limited amount of time.

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling trade examination contains 50 questions, allows 2 hours for completion, and requires 35 correct answers to pass. The examination covers Carpentry, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Windows and Doors, Drywall and Finishes, Safety, and Estimating and Plan Reading.

Nevada's B-7 Residential Remodeling classification is focused on the remodeling and improvement of an existing detached, stand-alone single-family residence or a single-family residential unit within a structure that does not extend more than three stories above the ground and one story below the ground. The classification does not authorize the contractor to increase the existing enclosed space of the residential structure.

This makes B-7 particularly relevant to contractors working on interior and exterior residential improvement projects where the existing structure remains within its established enclosed footprint. Candidates should be comfortable with framing, finishes, drywall, tile, cabinets, doors, windows, moisture protection, concrete-related work, construction safety, estimating, and plan interpretation.

The references in this package support that broad preparation. The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 provides the residential code foundation, while the trade references add practical construction knowledge in the specific areas tested on the B-7 examination.

What You Get

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 — residential building code reference supporting dwelling construction, framing, openings, stairs, structural requirements, weather protection, and related code topics.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) — construction safety reference supporting study of jobsite hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, and related safety requirements.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 — trade reference supporting framing, floors, walls, roofs, openings, stairs, construction tools, materials, layout, and general building practices.
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001 — reference supporting cabinet construction, built-ins, joinery, layout, materials, hardware, and finish carpentry concepts.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition — reference supporting concrete materials, placement, finishing, curing, reinforcement coordination, and quality field practices.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition — reference supporting drywall, gypsum products, partitions, ceilings, sheathing, installation, fastening, and finishing practices.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017 — reference supporting tile installation methods, substrates, materials, movement considerations, and finish-system preparation.

Exam Details

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor trade examination contains 50 questions. Candidates are allowed 2 hours to complete the examination and must answer 35 questions correctly to pass.

The examination content is divided into the following areas:

• Carpentry: 12 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 7 questions
• Windows and Doors: 5 questions
• Drywall and Finishes: 15 questions
• Safety: 6 questions
• Estimating and Plan Reading: 5 questions

Drywall and Finishes is the largest examination category with 15 questions. Candidates should give substantial attention to gypsum products, drywall installation, wall and ceiling systems, finish work, cabinets, tile installation, substrates, and other interior remodeling subjects.

Carpentry accounts for 12 questions and is another major portion of the examination. Candidates should be familiar with framing methods, structural components, layout, floors, walls, roof and ceiling construction, openings, fastening, materials, and remodeling procedures.

Thermal and Moisture Protection accounts for 7 questions. Review waterproofing, flashing, weather protection, insulation, moisture management, roofing-related concepts, and the ways remodeling work can affect the building envelope.

Safety accounts for 6 questions, while Windows and Doors and Estimating and Plan Reading each account for 5 questions. A balanced study plan should include all six examination categories rather than concentrating only on carpentry and finish work.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor examination is an open-book test.

The books in this package are selected to support preparation across the residential code, safety, carpentry, cabinets, concrete, drywall, and tile-installation subjects associated with the B-7 examination.

Open-book testing does not eliminate the need to study. Candidates have approximately two and a half minutes per question on average, which means there is limited time to search through multiple references without a clear starting point.

A productive strategy is to learn what each reference is best suited for. A residential code question may lead to the IRC. A jobsite safety question may require OSHA. A framing question may call for the carpentry reference, while a drywall, cabinet, concrete, or tile question may be better handled through the corresponding trade book.

Candidates should practice using indexes, tables of contents, definitions, chapter headings, tables, and subject-specific terminology. The goal is to recognize the likely reference before beginning the lookup.

Timed practice is especially useful. Choose a remodeling subject, identify the most appropriate reference, locate the information, and repeat until reference selection and navigation become more natural.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-7 classification. Make sure Residential Remodeling matches the work the business intends to perform in Nevada.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. The contractor application must identify the person responsible for satisfying the applicable qualification requirements.
3. Prepare qualifying experience information. Organize the work-history documentation required for the requested contractor classification.
4. Submit the Nevada contractor license application. Complete the applicable application and supporting documentation.
5. Receive examination eligibility. Examination scheduling follows authorization after the applicable application and qualification requirements are reviewed.
6. Prepare for the B-7 trade examination. Study carpentry, moisture protection, windows, doors, drywall, finishes, safety, estimating, and plan reading.
7. Practice open-book navigation. Work with the residential code and technical references regularly instead of waiting until examination day.
8. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. The qualifying individual must satisfy the applicable Business and Law examination requirement unless a waiver applies.
9. Complete the required examinations. Take the examinations required for the requested license classification.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Finish the other applicable requirements before the contractor license is issued.

State Requirements

Nevada recognizes B-7 Residential Remodeling as a subclassification within Classification B General Building.

The B-7 scope covers the remodeling and improvement of an existing detached, stand-alone single-family residence or a single-family residential unit within a structure that does not extend more than three stories above the ground and one story below the ground.

An important limitation of this classification is that B-7 does not authorize an increase in the existing enclosed space of the residential structure. The classification is directed toward remodeling and improvement of the existing residential space rather than expansion of the building footprint or enclosed area.

This scope can involve multiple aspects of residential remodeling. Work may require knowledge of demolition and preparation, carpentry, framing modifications within the authorized scope, cabinets, drywall, tile, concrete repair, windows, doors, moisture protection, finish work, and coordination among different construction activities.

Residential remodeling also requires careful understanding of existing conditions. Unlike new construction, a remodeler frequently works around existing framing, finishes, utilities, dimensions, and building components. Candidates should understand how new work connects to existing construction while maintaining appropriate code and workmanship requirements.

The B-7 trade examination is one part of Nevada's contractor licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy applicable application, qualification, business and law, and other licensing requirements.

Reference Books

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  This residential code reference supports preparation involving one- and two-family dwelling provisions, framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, weather protection, definitions, tables, and other residential building requirements.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction safety reference supports preparation involving personal protective equipment, fall hazards, ladders, scaffolds, tools, electrical safety, demolition-related hazards, material handling, and other residential remodeling jobsite conditions.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  This trade reference supports preparation involving framing, floors, walls, roofs, ceiling systems, sheathing, layout, tools, fasteners, materials, stairs, openings, and general residential construction methods.
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
  This reference supports preparation involving cabinet construction, built-ins, layout, joinery, hardware, materials, assembly, and finish carpentry concepts commonly encountered in residential remodeling.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  This reference supports concrete preparation involving materials, placement, reinforcement coordination, finishing, curing, surface conditions, and practical quality-construction concepts.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  This reference supports preparation involving drywall, gypsum board, sheathing, partitions, ceilings, fastening, finishing, backer systems, and other gypsum construction practices.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  This reference supports preparation involving ceramic, glass, and stone tile systems, substrates, installation methods, preparation, materials, joints, and finish-work considerations.

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Residential code reference used for applicable one- and two-family dwelling requirements during B-7 examination preparation and open-book reference work.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Construction safety reference used for applicable safety requirements and OSHA-related examination topics.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Trade reference supporting carpentry, framing, construction materials, and residential building methods.
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
  Trade reference supporting cabinet construction, built-ins, joinery, layout, and residential finish-work topics.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Trade reference supporting concrete materials, construction practices, placement, finishing, and quality concepts.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  Trade reference supporting gypsum products, drywall systems, installation, ceilings, partitions, and finishes.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  Trade reference supporting tile installation systems, substrates, preparation, materials, and finish-related requirements.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Nevada B-7 study plan should begin with Drywall and Finishes because it represents 15 of the 50 examination questions. Candidates should understand gypsum materials, wall and ceiling systems, finishing, cabinets, tile systems, substrates, interior trim, and other finish-related work.

Gypsum Construction should include selecting appropriate products, fastening, joints, finishing, partitions, ceilings, sheathing, and coordination with existing wall systems. Residential remodeling frequently requires matching new drywall work to existing surfaces and conditions.

Tile Installation should include substrate preparation, installation methods, material selection, layout, movement considerations, and the relationship between tile work and moisture management. Kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and other remodeled areas frequently combine finish requirements with moisture exposure.

Cabinet Construction should include cabinet layout, built-ins, materials, joinery, hardware, assembly, and installation considerations. Candidates should understand how cabinetry fits into walls, floors, countertops, doors, appliances, and surrounding finish work.

Carpentry accounts for 12 questions and should receive substantial study time. Review floor systems, wall framing, roof and ceiling framing, openings, headers, sheathing, stairs, fastening, lumber, tools, and construction sequence.

Residential remodeling often requires candidates to think differently from new construction. Existing walls may be opened, finishes removed, framing exposed, and new work connected to existing materials. Understanding how assemblies are constructed can help candidates determine how they can be modified appropriately.

Thermal and Moisture Protection accounts for 7 questions. Study flashing, waterproofing, weather-resistive protection, insulation, roofing interfaces, moisture management, and methods used to prevent water intrusion into remodeled areas.

Moisture management is particularly important around windows, doors, bathrooms, showers, exterior openings, roofs, and other locations where new remodeling work interfaces with existing assemblies.

Windows and Doors accounts for 5 questions. Review rough openings, framing support, installation, flashing, weather protection, dimensions, hardware, and finish coordination.

Safety accounts for 6 questions. Use OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 to review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, hand and power tools, demolition hazards, electrical hazards, housekeeping, and material handling.

Residential remodeling can create unique safety conditions because workers may be operating in occupied or partially occupied structures and around existing utilities, finishes, openings, and structural components. Candidates should learn to recognize hazards before work begins.

Estimating and Plan Reading accounts for 5 questions. Candidates should practice reading residential plans, elevations, sections, details, dimensions, schedules, symbols, and notes.

Estimating preparation should include basic measurements, areas, volumes, material quantities, and takeoffs. Candidates should be able to translate a drawing into the materials and labor-related quantities needed to complete remodeling work.

The International Residential Code, 2018 should be used regularly during preparation. Candidates should become comfortable navigating residential requirements involving floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, weather protection, and structural conditions.

Reference practice should not be limited to reading. Choose a question, identify the likely book, find the applicable subject, and then explain the answer in your own words. This combines trade understanding with navigation practice.

A useful study sequence is to work through each examination category individually before combining them. Start with drywall and finishes, then carpentry, moisture protection, safety, windows and doors, and estimating and plan reading.

Once the individual categories are familiar, use mixed questions. Mixed practice helps candidates become comfortable switching between code, OSHA, carpentry, cabinetry, concrete, gypsum, and tile references.

With 50 questions in two hours, candidates should also practice pacing. Spending several minutes searching the wrong reference can reduce the time available for questions that can be answered more efficiently.

Learn to recognize reference clues. A question about a residential code requirement, construction safety rule, drywall system, concrete procedure, cabinet assembly, or tile installation method will often suggest which book should be consulted first.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.

The B-7 examination combines code knowledge with practical remodeling subjects. An organized study approach can help candidates connect the International Residential Code with real-world carpentry, drywall, finish work, concrete, tile, cabinets, windows, doors, and construction safety.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to learn the purpose of each reference rather than searching all books for every question. Knowing whether a problem is primarily residential code, OSHA safety, carpentry, cabinetry, concrete, gypsum, or tile related can improve reference-navigation efficiency.

Practice-oriented review also helps reveal where additional study is needed. A missed question may result from a code-navigation issue, weak framing knowledge, misunderstanding of a drywall or tile method, a safety gap, or difficulty reading plans and calculating quantities.

Repeated reference navigation can help candidates become more comfortable moving through indexes, chapter headings, definitions, and technical material while working under time limits.

The goal is to help candidates approach the Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor examination with stronger remodeling knowledge, more efficient reference-navigation skills, better understanding of construction safety and finish systems, and a structured preparation strategy without guaranteeing a passing score or licensing approval.

How many questions are on the Nevada B-7 exam?

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor examination contains 50 questions.

How much time is allowed for the Nevada B-7 exam?

Candidates are allowed 2 hours to complete the examination.

How many correct answers are required to pass?

Candidates must answer 35 questions correctly to pass the Nevada B-7 trade examination.

Is the Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling exam open book?

Yes. The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor examination is an open-book test.

What subjects are covered on the Nevada B-7 exam?

The examination covers Carpentry, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Windows and Doors, Drywall and Finishes, Safety, and Estimating and Plan Reading.

What is the largest subject area on the B-7 exam?

Drywall and Finishes is the largest category with 15 questions.

How many carpentry questions are on the B-7 exam?

The examination contains 12 Carpentry questions.

Does the B-7 exam include OSHA safety?

Yes. Safety accounts for 6 questions, and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 is included in this package for construction safety preparation.

Does the B-7 exam include plan reading and estimating?

Yes. Estimating and Plan Reading accounts for 5 questions.

What work does the Nevada B-7 classification cover?

The classification covers remodeling and improvement of an existing detached single-family residence or qualifying single-family residential unit within the classification's building-height limits.

Can a B-7 contractor increase the existing enclosed space?

No. The B-7 classification does not authorize the contractor to increase the existing enclosed space of the residential structure.

Why is the International Residential Code included?

The IRC supports preparation involving residential construction requirements, framing, floors, walls, roofs, openings, stairs, weather protection, and other dwelling-related code subjects.

Why is the Gypsum Construction Handbook included?

Drywall and finishes are a major part of the B-7 examination. The handbook supports study of gypsum products, partitions, ceilings, installation, fastening, and finishing methods.

Why is a cabinet construction reference included?

Residential remodeling frequently includes cabinetry and built-in finish work. The reference supports study of cabinet construction, joinery, layout, materials, hardware, and installation concepts.

Why is a tile installation handbook included?

The tile reference supports preparation involving ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation, substrates, materials, methods, and finish-related construction concepts.

How should I prepare for an open-book B-7 exam?

Build trade knowledge first, learn which reference applies to each subject, and practice timed lookups using indexes, tables of contents, definitions, and major sections. Mixed practice can help improve both recall and reference selection.

Does this package guarantee that I will pass the Nevada B-7 exam?

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