Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental

Prepare for the Nevada Residential Remodeling Contractor (B-7) examination and licensing process with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental package built around residential code requirements, carpentry, drywall, finishes, cabinet construction, concrete, ceramic and stone tile installation, construction safety, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada Business and Law preparation. This package combines the complete listed book set, organized study support, 1 year of course access, Application Service, and highlighted and tabbed references.

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification applies to remodeling and improvement work involving an existing detached, stand-alone single-family residence or a single-family residential unit within a qualifying structure. The classification does not authorize a contractor to increase the existing enclosed space of the residential structure.

Residential remodeling involves multiple construction disciplines, so preparation for the B-7 examination requires more than knowledge of a single trade. Candidates should be comfortable with carpentry, drywall and finishes, thermal and moisture protection, windows and doors, safety, estimating, plan reading, residential code requirements, cabinetry, concrete construction, and tile installation.

The technical books included with this package are 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 Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included to support preparation for the Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law requirements associated with contractor licensing.

All books included with this Ultimate package are highlighted and tabbed. This organization supports faster study, repeated reference navigation, and focused review of important technical and business-law material.

The package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to revisit challenging topics, reinforce residential remodeling knowledge, work through practice-oriented preparation, and strengthen reference navigation over an extended study period. Application Service is included to provide support with the Nevada contractor license application process.

Package Price: $1,760.

Refundable Deposit: $550.

Total Due Today: $2,310.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling examination is administered through PSI for qualifying candidates pursuing the classification through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling
• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed: 2 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 35 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The examination content is divided among the following residential remodeling subjects:

• 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 individual content area with 15 questions. Preparation should include gypsum materials, drywall installation, finishing techniques, accessories, interior surfaces, tile-related finish work, and remodeling procedures that affect completed interior spaces.

Carpentry contains 12 questions and is another major portion of the examination. Candidates should study framing, structural wood components, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinets, trim, fastening methods, tools, and practical remodeling procedures.

Thermal and Moisture Protection contains seven questions. Candidates should review weather protection, flashing, moisture control, insulation-related concepts, roofing concerns, sealants, and methods used to protect existing residential structures from water intrusion and environmental exposure.

Safety contains six questions. Preparation should include fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and other construction hazards associated with residential remodeling.

Windows and Doors and Estimating and Plan Reading each contain five questions. Candidates should understand installation principles, openings, components, dimensions, construction drawings, quantities, and project information used to plan and complete remodeling work.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-7 Residential Remodeling examination is an open-book test. Candidates should prepare by becoming familiar with the approved references associated with the examination and by practicing efficient navigation before test day.

The technical references included with this Ultimate package are:

• 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 International Residential Code is central to residential remodeling preparation. Candidates should practice locating requirements involving floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, structural components, weather protection, and other residential building topics.

Carpentry and Building Construction supports practical preparation involving framing, structural wood construction, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, tools, fastening, and general residential building methods. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction provides additional support for cabinetry, joinery, materials, and finish carpentry.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook is particularly useful for the Drywall and Finishes category, which represents the largest portion of the trade examination. The Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation supports preparation involving tile materials, substrates, installation methods, and finished surfaces.

OSHA supports construction-safety review, while The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction provides practical information related to concrete preparation, placement, finishing, workmanship, and quality.

Because candidates have two hours for 50 questions, efficient reference use matters. A well-prepared candidate should know the general subject being tested, identify the appropriate reference, and locate the relevant information without spending excessive time searching.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the B-7 Residential Remodeling classification. Passing the trade examination is one part of the complete contractor licensing process.

1. Confirm the B-7 classification. Determine that Residential Remodeling matches the scope of work the contracting business intends to perform.
2. Identify the Trade Qualified Individual. Designate the person who will establish the applicable experience and technical qualification.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records that demonstrate qualifying residential remodeling experience in the requested classification.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor license application. Assemble the required qualifier, business, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the application and qualification documentation.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the required fingerprint and background procedures.
7. Address financial responsibility. Provide the applicable financial information required during the licensing process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Qualified applicants can proceed with applicable testing after authorization.
9. Schedule the B-7 trade examination through PSI. Arrange the examination after eligibility has been established.
10. Prepare for B-7 testing. Review carpentry, drywall and finishes, moisture protection, doors and windows, safety, estimating, plan reading, and residential code requirements.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for Contractor Management Survey preparation.
12. Complete applicable examinations. Satisfy the trade and management qualification requirements unless an applicable waiver is approved.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address bonding, financial responsibility, and other Nevada State Contractors Board requirements before license issuance.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to assist with organizing the Nevada contractor license application process while candidates prepare for the technical and Business and Law requirements.

State Requirements

The B-7 Residential Remodeling classification covers remodeling and improvement work involving 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 ground and one story below ground.

A significant limitation of the classification is that it does not authorize the contractor to increase the existing enclosed space of the residential structure. Candidates should understand this limitation when determining whether the B-7 classification matches the work they intend to perform.

For the standard unrestricted Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must establish at least four full years of qualifying experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application. Qualifying experience must relate to the classification being requested.

Experience may be established through applicable work as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor. The applicant should maintain organized documentation describing the work performed and demonstrating experience relevant to residential remodeling.

Nevada contractor licensing also includes management qualification. The Management Qualified Individual generally satisfies the Contractor Management Survey and Nevada Business and Law requirements unless an applicable waiver is available.

The Nevada licensing process can also include financial responsibility review, contractor bonding, background procedures, and other requirements separate from the trade examination. Passing the B-7 examination alone does not complete the contractor licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting residential construction requirements involving framing, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, openings, weather protection, structural components, and other residential code topics.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting construction-safety preparation involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, PPE, tools, material handling, and other jobsite hazards.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting rough and finish carpentry, framing, structural wood construction, building methods, fastening, tools, and residential remodeling knowledge.
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction, 2001
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting cabinet construction, furniture-building methods, joinery, materials, assembly, and finish carpentry concepts relevant to remodeling.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting concrete preparation, placement, finishing, quality control, workmanship, and practical concrete construction concepts.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting drywall, gypsum products, installation, finishing techniques, accessories, and interior construction methods.
• Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation, 2017
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting ceramic, glass, and stone tile materials, substrates, installation methods, and finish-related remodeling preparation.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed reference supporting Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed. This organization helps candidates move through the references efficiently during study and build familiarity with important subject areas before examination day.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive B-7 preparation strategy should reflect the weighting of the exam. Drywall and Finishes and Carpentry together represent more than half of the examination, making those areas major priorities.

Prioritize Drywall and Finishes. Study gypsum products, drywall installation, finishing, accessories, tile systems, substrates, and other interior finish subjects.

Strengthen Carpentry. Review framing, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinets, structural wood components, tools, fastening methods, and remodeling procedures.

Practice IRC navigation. Work regularly with the 2018 International Residential Code and practice finding residential requirements under timed conditions.

Review Thermal and Moisture Protection. Study weather-resistant construction, flashing, moisture control, sealants, roofing-related issues, and protection of existing residential structures.

Prepare Windows and Doors. Review openings, installation principles, components, and common remodeling considerations.

Study Safety. Use OSHA material to reinforce fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, PPE, tools, and safe work procedures.

Practice Estimating and Plan Reading. Work with dimensions, quantities, drawings, construction details, materials, and project information.

Use timed practice. With 50 questions and two hours, candidates should build a consistent pace and learn to balance reference searches with direct trade knowledge.

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, Nevada Business and Law preparation, Application Service, and confidence-building study structure.

The included highlighted and tabbed books create an organized study library covering residential code requirements, carpentry, cabinetry, concrete, drywall, tile installation, construction safety, and contractor business law.

With 1 year of course access, candidates can revisit difficult material and focus additional study time on weaker subjects. A candidate experienced in carpentry may concentrate more heavily on drywall, tile, code navigation, or estimating, while another candidate may need additional framing, cabinet construction, or safety review.

Trade-focused preparation helps connect different aspects of residential remodeling. Carpentry interacts with walls and openings, drywall follows framing, tile installation depends on proper substrates, moisture protection affects long-term performance, and plan reading helps organize the entire project.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify areas that need more review. Missed questions can show whether additional preparation is needed in drywall and finishes, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, windows and doors, safety, or estimating and plan reading.

Reference-navigation practice encourages candidates to become familiar with the books instead of relying on random searches during a timed exam. Repeated practice can improve the ability to recognize which reference contains the information needed and where that information is likely to be found.

The included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada supports Contractor Management Survey preparation, giving candidates a dedicated resource for the business side of Nevada contractor licensing.

Application Service is included to support organization of the Nevada contractor licensing application while candidates continue working through technical and Business and Law preparation.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, residential remodeling trade preparation, reference-navigation practice, and Nevada Business and Law study, the Nevada B-7 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental provides a comprehensive preparation solution for professionals pursuing the Residential Remodeling Contractor classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Nevada B-7 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental?

The package includes all listed technical books, the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada, 1 year of course access, Application Service, highlighted and tabbed books, and organized exam preparation.

How much does the Nevada B-7 Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $1,760 plus a refundable $550 book deposit, for a total due today of $2,310.

Is the $550 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $550 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Is the Nevada B-7 exam open book?

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

How many questions are on the B-7 exam?

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

How much time is allowed?

Candidates have two hours to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing score is 35 correct answers out of 50 questions.

What is the largest B-7 exam subject?

Drywall and Finishes is the largest examination category with 15 questions, followed by Carpentry with 12 questions.

What does the Nevada B-7 classification cover?

The B-7 classification covers qualifying remodeling and improvement of existing residential structures within the scope and structural limitations established for the classification.

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

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

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books included with this Ultimate package are highlighted and tabbed.

Is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

Does the package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The Nevada B-7 Ultimate Exam Prep Rental includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Ultimate package.

How much qualifying experience is generally required?

For the standard unrestricted Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must establish at least four full years of qualifying experience within the 15 years immediately preceding the application.

How long should I allow for the Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.