Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) examination with a comprehensive Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package covering residential building codes, construction safety, carpentry, cabinet construction, concrete work, gypsum systems, and ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation. The books in this package support the major technical areas candidates need to review for Nevada's B-7 Residential Remodeling trade examination.

The Nevada B-7 examination is an open-book test. The package includes the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001, The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition, Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition, and Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017.

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

Nevada's B-7 Residential Remodeling classification 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. The classification does not authorize an increase in the existing enclosed space of the residential structure.

Residential remodeling requires candidates to understand both existing construction and new work. A remodeler may need to evaluate framing, remove finishes, coordinate openings, install cabinets and tile, repair concrete, install drywall, protect against moisture, and connect new construction to existing assemblies. The examination reflects this variety by testing several different trade areas rather than a single specialty.

The highlighted and tabbed format supports organized preparation and quicker navigation during study. Candidates should still become familiar with the table of contents, indexes, definitions, chapter structure, and major topics in each reference so they can determine which book is most useful for a question.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What You Get

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

Exam Details

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor examination contains 50 questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test 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 devote substantial preparation time to gypsum systems, drywall installation, finishing, cabinets, tile, substrates, and other interior remodeling subjects.

Carpentry accounts for 12 questions. Review framing systems, floors, walls, ceilings, roof construction, openings, stairs, fastening, lumber, layout, and the relationship between new framing and existing residential construction.

Thermal and Moisture Protection accounts for 7 questions and can include concepts involving waterproofing, flashing, insulation, weather protection, and moisture control. These subjects are especially important in remodeling because new work often connects directly to existing exterior walls, roofs, windows, bathrooms, and other moisture-sensitive areas.

Safety represents 6 questions, while Windows and Doors and Estimating and Plan Reading each account for 5 questions. A balanced study plan should cover all six areas rather than focusing only on the two largest categories.

Open Book Test

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

The references in this package may be used to support open-book preparation and exam-room navigation:

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017

The highlighted and tabbed format is useful because the B-7 examination moves among several trade subjects. Candidates may need to switch from a residential code question to carpentry, safety, concrete, drywall, cabinetry, or tile installation.

Open-book testing still requires strong subject knowledge. With 50 questions in two hours, candidates have approximately two and a half minutes per question on average. Searching multiple books without knowing where to begin can use valuable exam time.

A productive strategy is to learn what each reference does best. Residential code questions generally lead toward the IRC, safety questions toward OSHA, carpentry questions toward the carpentry reference, and finish-related questions toward the gypsum, cabinet, or tile books.

Highlighted sections and permanent tabs can make frequently reviewed material easier to locate, but candidates should also understand chapter organization and terminology so they can find subjects that are not immediately visible from a tab.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the B-7 classification. Make sure Residential Remodeling matches the work the business intends to perform.
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 B-7 classification.
4. Submit the Nevada contractor license application. Complete the applicable application and supporting documentation.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the application and experience information are reviewed, the qualifying individual can proceed with the required examinations.
6. Prepare for the B-7 trade examination. Study carpentry, moisture protection, windows and doors, drywall, finishes, safety, estimating, and plan reading.
7. Practice reference navigation. Use the highlighted and tabbed books throughout preparation so the organization of each reference becomes familiar.
8. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Contractor applicants must satisfy the applicable Business and Law examination requirement unless an authorized waiver applies.
9. Complete the required examinations. Take the applicable trade and business examinations.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Finish the other applicable requirements associated with contractor license issuance.

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 single-family residential unit within a structure that does not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

An important restriction is that the B-7 classification does not authorize an increase in the existing enclosed space of the residential structure. Candidates should distinguish remodeling and improvement work from projects that enlarge the home's enclosed footprint.

Residential remodeling may involve demolition and preparation, framing changes within the permitted scope, cabinets, drywall, tile, windows, doors, concrete-related repairs, finishes, and moisture-protection work. Candidates should understand how new materials and assemblies connect to existing construction.

The B-7 examination is only one part of Nevada contractor licensing. Applicants must also satisfy applicable experience, qualification, application, Business and Law, and other licensing requirements.

Reference Books

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

Exam Room Approved Books

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable residential code questions.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable construction safety questions.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable carpentry and general building questions.
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable cabinetry and finish carpentry topics.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction - 4th Edition
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable concrete construction topics.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th edition
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable gypsum, drywall, and finish questions.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  Included as an exam-room reference for applicable ceramic, glass, and stone tile installation topics.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive Nevada B-7 study plan should start with Drywall and Finishes, the largest examination category. Review gypsum products, drywall installation, wall and ceiling systems, finish procedures, tile, cabinets, and the substrates that support finish materials.

Gypsum Construction should include board types, installation, fastening, joints, ceilings, partitions, sheathing, and finishing. Remodeling projects frequently require new gypsum work to connect cleanly with existing walls and ceilings.

Tile Installation should include substrate preparation, material selection, installation methods, layout, movement considerations, and moisture-related conditions. Bathrooms, showers, kitchens, and other remodeling areas often combine tile work with waterproofing and finish requirements.

Cabinet and Finish Carpentry preparation should include cabinet construction, built-ins, joinery, layout, hardware, materials, and installation concepts. Candidates should understand how cabinets relate to walls, floors, appliances, countertops, and surrounding finishes.

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

Existing conditions are especially important in remodeling. Candidates may need to understand how to evaluate exposed framing, connect new work to existing members, work around openings, and coordinate repairs with surrounding construction.

Thermal and Moisture Protection accounts for 7 questions. Review waterproofing, flashing, insulation, weather barriers, roof interfaces, exterior openings, and methods used to manage moisture.

Windows and Doors accounts for 5 questions. Study rough openings, structural support, installation, flashing, weather protection, hardware, and finish coordination.

Safety accounts for 6 questions. OSHA study should include personal protective equipment, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, electrical hazards, tools, material handling, and conditions created by demolition and renovation work.

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

Estimating preparation should include areas, volumes, measurements, and basic material quantities. Remodeling estimates often require candidates to determine both what must be removed and what new material is needed.

The highlighted and tabbed format can support quicker study sessions by helping candidates return to important material efficiently. However, a good exam strategy should not depend solely on tabs. Candidates should also know the subject matter well enough to choose the correct book quickly.

A useful approach is to practice one reference at a time initially. Complete residential code questions with the IRC, safety questions with OSHA, carpentry questions with the carpentry book, and finish questions with the appropriate cabinet, gypsum, concrete, or tile reference.

Once those relationships become familiar, combine the subjects into mixed practice. Mixed review better reflects the examination because candidates must determine which reference applies before searching for an answer.

Timed navigation drills can also help. Select a subject and practice locating the relevant material within a limited period. Repeated exercises can strengthen familiarity with indexes, chapters, terminology, tables, and common reference locations.

Because the exam contains 50 questions in two hours, candidates should avoid spending excessive time on one lookup. If a question becomes difficult, moving forward and returning later can help preserve time for questions that can be answered more efficiently.

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.

This Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package brings together residential code, safety, carpentry, cabinetry, concrete, gypsum, and tile references in one coordinated preparation set.

The highlighted and tabbed format supports repeated reference practice, helping candidates become more familiar with where important topics are located while reviewing the actual trade subjects tested on the B-7 examination.

1 Exam Prep encourages candidates to connect each book with the type of question it supports. Strong reference selection can reduce unnecessary searching and leave more examination time for understanding and answering the question itself.

Practice-oriented review can also help identify weak areas. A missed question may result from unfamiliar residential code requirements, weak framing knowledge, a safety issue, difficulty with drywall or tile methods, or a plan-reading or estimating error.

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 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 B-7 examination?

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 exam open book?

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

Are the books in this package highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. This product is the highlighted and tabbed version of the Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling Contractor book package.

How long should I allow for this order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What is the largest section of the B-7 exam?

Drywall and Finishes is the largest subject area with 15 questions.

How many carpentry questions are on the exam?

The Nevada B-7 examination includes 12 Carpentry questions.

Does the exam include safety?

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

Does the 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 B-7 classification covers remodeling and improvement of qualifying existing single-family residential structures within Nevada's stated building-height limits.

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

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

Why is the International Residential Code included?

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

Why are cabinet and tile books included?

Drywall and Finishes is the largest B-7 examination category, and residential remodeling frequently involves cabinetry, built-ins, tile, substrates, and other finish systems.

How should I use highlighted and tabbed books to study?

Use the highlighted sections and tabs to support organized review while also learning each book's index, chapter structure, terminology, and major subject areas. Combine reference navigation with timed practice questions.

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

No. This package provides highlighted and tabbed 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.