The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Nevada Masonry Contractor (C-18) examination, contractor licensing process, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, masonry trade preparation, approved code-reference navigation, construction safety study, and Nevada Business and Law preparation.

The Nevada C-18 Masonry classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers masonry work involving brick, baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block. The authorized work may be performed at random or in courses, with or without mortar. The C-18 classification does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces.

The approved technical references included with this package are the International Building Code, 2018 and ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries. Candidates should become familiar with both references so they can locate applicable masonry code requirements efficiently during the open-book examination.

Additional study books include Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone by Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition. These books are used for preparation but are not allowed into the C-18 trade examination. Candidates should use them to strengthen their understanding of construction safety, concrete block, brick, mortar, grout, specialty masonry, tools, materials, and practical installation procedures.

The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for contractor management and Business and Law preparation. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and repeated review.

The 1 Package also includes 1 year of course access and Application Service. Beyond exam preparation, the package includes Business Formation for an LLC or corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance to help customers establish and organize their Nevada masonry contracting business.

Package Price: $2,510 plus a refundable $400 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,910.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

The Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates who receive examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor
• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed: 2 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 35 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The C-18 examination content outline is divided into five major technical areas:

• Safety: 5 questions
• Concrete Block: 20 questions
• Brick: 11 questions
• Specialty Masonry: 6 questions
• Mortar and Grout: 8 questions

Concrete Block is the largest individual category with 20 questions. Candidates should make concrete masonry units a major part of their preparation. Study should include layout, materials, wall construction, reinforcement concepts, bond patterns, openings, placement, alignment, cutting, support, and practical block-laying procedures.

Brick contains 11 questions and represents another substantial portion of the examination. Preparation should include brick materials, layout, bonding, joints, coursing, cutting, wall construction, openings, installation techniques, and other practical brick-masonry concepts.

Mortar and Grout accounts for eight questions. Candidates should understand mortar and grout materials, proportions, mixing concepts, placement, handling, joints, application, and the relationship between mortar, grout, masonry units, and reinforcement.

Specialty Masonry contains six questions. Candidates should review stone, artificial stone, structural glass brick or block, precast masonry products, specialty applications, and the methods used to install and finish these materials.

Safety contributes five questions. Candidates should review OSHA construction-safety subjects relevant to masonry work, including scaffolds, ladders, fall hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, tools, cutting operations, and other jobsite conditions.

Open Book Test

The Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor trade examination is an open-book test. Specific approved code references may be brought into the examination center.

The approved exam-room references included with this package are:

• International Building Code, 2018
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries

The International Building Code supports preparation involving masonry construction, structural requirements, materials, fire-resistance provisions, walls, openings, foundations, and other building-code subjects that can affect masonry work. Candidates should practice using the index, chapter structure, definitions, sections, tables, and cross-references before test day.

ACI 530/530.1-13 provides masonry-specific code requirements and specifications. Candidates should become familiar with the organization of the reference and practice locating information related to masonry materials, design requirements, construction, reinforcement, mortar, grout, and related technical provisions.

The following books are study references and are not allowed into the C-18 trade examination:

• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition

Because these books cannot be used during the trade examination, candidates should study them to build practical knowledge before testing. Masonry techniques, tools, brick and block procedures, safety requirements, mortar and grout concepts, and specialty masonry practices should become familiar enough to apply without relying on those references in the exam room.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. With 50 questions and two hours available, candidates benefit from knowing when to perform a code lookup and when to answer directly from trade knowledge. Repeated practice with the International Building Code and ACI masonry reference can help make reference use more efficient.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-18 Masonry Contractor classification. Applicants must complete the applicable experience, application, examination, financial, background, and final licensing requirements.

1. Confirm the C-18 classification. Determine that Masonry matches the type of contracting work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will satisfy the applicable masonry trade qualification requirements.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare acceptable records demonstrating relevant experience in masonry construction.
4. Prepare the Nevada contractor application. Organize the required business, qualifier, experience, financial, and supporting information.
5. Submit the application. The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the application before examination eligibility is issued.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow the fingerprint and background procedures required during Nevada contractor licensing.
7. Provide applicable financial documentation. Nevada evaluates financial responsibility as part of the contractor licensing process.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates can proceed to the applicable examinations after Board review.
9. Schedule the C-18 examination through PSI. Arrange the Masonry Contractor trade examination after receiving authorization.
10. Prepare for the C-18 examination. Review Concrete Block, Brick, Mortar and Grout, Specialty Masonry, Safety, and approved reference navigation.
11. Prepare for Nevada Business and Law. Use the included Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada for the Contractor Management Survey requirement.
12. Complete required examinations. Meet the applicable trade and management examination requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
13. Complete final licensing requirements. Address applicable financial responsibility, bonding, and remaining requirements before license issuance.
14. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included with The 1 Package.
15. Obtain the EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included for the contracting business.

Application Service is included with The 1 Package to help customers organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process while focusing on masonry trade preparation and Business and Law study.

State Requirements

The Nevada C-18 classification is specifically designated for masonry contractors. A license holder may select, cut, and lay brick and other baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block.

These materials may be installed at random or in courses and may be laid with or without mortar. The classification does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces, so contractors should understand the boundaries between masonry work and work requiring another Nevada contractor classification.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the Trade Qualified Individual generally must have at least four years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the specific classification requested.

The qualifying experience must generally have been gained within the 15 years immediately preceding the contractor application. Applicants should maintain organized records describing the masonry work performed and the period during which the experience was gained.

Nevada contractor licensing uses both management and trade qualification roles. One individual may serve as both the Management Qualified Individual and Trade Qualified Individual when the applicable requirements are met, or separate individuals may fulfill those roles.

The Management Qualified Individual generally satisfies the Nevada Business and Law examination requirement. The Trade Qualified Individual establishes the required masonry experience and satisfies the applicable trade examination requirement.

The contractor licensing process also includes financial responsibility, bonding, background requirements, and a monetary limit associated with the license. Passing the C-18 trade exam is one important part of licensing but does not by itself complete the entire process.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental code reference supporting masonry-related building requirements, walls, materials, structural provisions, fire-resistance requirements, openings, and other applicable code topics. This reference is approved for C-18 exam-room use.
• ACI 530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental masonry code reference supporting masonry materials, reinforcement, structural requirements, mortar, grout, construction, and related technical provisions. This reference is approved for C-18 exam-room use.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting masonry construction safety, scaffolds, ladders, fall protection, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, and other jobsite safety topics. This book is not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting brick, concrete block, stone, mortar, grout, tools, layout, installation, and practical masonry methods. This book is not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.
• Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental business reference supporting Nevada Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed to help candidates organize study material, return to important concepts, and build familiarity with approved references.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates time to work through the complete C-18 examination outline while also preparing for Nevada contractor Business and Law requirements.

Prioritize Concrete Block. Concrete Block contains 20 of the 50 exam questions. Review concrete masonry units, layout, installation, bonding, reinforcement concepts, openings, cutting, alignment, and practical construction methods.

Study Brick thoroughly. Brick accounts for 11 questions. Review brick types, bonds, joints, coursing, layout, installation, openings, cutting, and workmanship principles.

Understand Mortar and Grout. This category contains eight questions. Study materials, mixing, placement, joints, grout application, and the relationship between mortar, grout, reinforcement, and masonry units.

Review Specialty Masonry. Study stone, artificial stone, precast masonry products, structural glass brick or block, and specialty installation methods.

Prepare for OSHA Safety. OSHA is a study-only reference for the C-18 examination. Review scaffolds, ladders, PPE, fall hazards, tools, cutting operations, and material handling before test day.

Practice code navigation. Use the International Building Code and ACI 530/530.1-13 throughout preparation. Practice locating masonry requirements under timed conditions rather than relying on broad searches during the examination.

Prepare Business and Law separately. Use the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada to study contractor management topics as a separate part of the licensing process.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada Masonry Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, masonry trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, approved reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law study, licensing support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized technical and business study library. Candidates can work with the International Building Code, ACI masonry requirements, OSHA safety material, Modern Masonry, and Nevada Business and Law content throughout their preparation.

With 1 year of course access, candidates have time to revisit concrete block, brick, mortar and grout, specialty masonry, safety, and code-navigation topics as needed. Students can devote more time to weaker areas instead of moving through every subject at the same pace.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply what they study. Missed questions can identify whether additional work is needed in block, brick, mortar and grout, specialty masonry, safety, or reference navigation.

Reference-navigation preparation focuses on the International Building Code and ACI masonry reference because these books are approved for exam-room use. Familiarity with their organization can help candidates approach code-based questions more efficiently.

Application Service is included to help organize the Nevada contractor licensing process. Business Formation provides assistance establishing an LLC or corporation so the masonry contracting business is legally structured for operation.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand important Nevada contractor responsibilities associated with licensing and ongoing business operations.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, C-18 masonry preparation, code navigation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive solution for professionals pursuing the Nevada Masonry Contractor license and establishing their contracting business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada C-18?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed technical and Business and Law rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,510 plus a refundable $400 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,910.

Is the $400 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $400 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included technical and Business and Law rental books are highlighted and tabbed.

Is the Nevada C-18 Masonry exam open book?

Yes. The C-18 trade examination is open book with the International Building Code, 2018 and the approved ACI masonry code reference permitted for exam-room use.

Which books are not allowed into the C-18 exam?

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 and Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone are study references and are not allowed into the C-18 trade examination.

How many questions are on the Nevada C-18 examination?

The C-18 Masonry Contractor trade examination contains 50 questions. Candidates have two hours and need 35 correct answers to meet the passing score.

What is the largest section of the C-18 exam?

Concrete Block is the largest category with 20 questions, followed by Brick with 11 questions.

What work does the Nevada C-18 classification cover?

The classification covers qualifying masonry work involving brick, baked-clay products, rough-cut and dressed stone, artificial stone, precast blocks, and structural glass brick or block. It does not authorize applying tile to existing surfaces.

Does the package include Nevada Business and Law preparation?

Yes. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is included for contractor management and Business and Law preparation.

Does The 1 Package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The package includes 1 year of course access for C-18 trade preparation, masonry code navigation, practice-oriented study, safety review, and Nevada Business and Law preparation.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include Business Formation?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation is included to help establish the Nevada masonry contracting business as a legal business entity.

Is EIN Filing included?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number used for common business banking, tax, hiring, and operational purposes.

Does the package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand important requirements associated with operating a Nevada contracting business.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.