The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Nevada Residential And Small Commercial (B-2) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B-2) contractor examination, licensing process, and business setup with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines exam preparation, highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, Contractor Compliance Guidance, Nevada Business and Law preparation, and structured study support for one of Nevada's broad general building classifications.

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification is regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The classification covers the construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or other property, provided those structures do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

Preparing for the B-2 examination requires knowledge across multiple construction disciplines. Candidates should be ready to study sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall and finishes, construction safety, building codes, plan reading, estimating, and Nevada One Call requirements.

The approved exam-room code references included with this package 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. These books support code-navigation preparation involving residential and small commercial construction, structural requirements, concrete, building systems, and general construction requirements.

Additional study references include Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016; Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone by 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 Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada is also included for Contractor Management Survey and Business and Law preparation.

All included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included without highlighting and tabbing.

Package Price: $3,160.

Refundable Deposit: $850.

Total Due Today: $4,010.

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

Exam Details

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor examination is administered through PSI for candidates who receive examination eligibility through the Nevada State Contractors Board.

• Exam: Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial General Building Contractor
• Number of Questions: 80
• Time Allowed: 3 hours
• Minimum Passing Score: 56 correct answers
• Testing Provider: PSI

The examination covers a broad range of general building subjects:

• Sitework: 4 questions
• Concrete: 10 questions
• Masonry: 10 questions
• Metals: 5 questions
• Carpentry: 12 questions
• Thermal and Moisture Protection: 9 questions
• Doors and Windows: 3 questions
• Drywall and Finishes: 4 questions
• Safety: 10 questions
• General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating: 10 questions
• Nevada One Call: 3 questions

Carpentry is the largest individual examination category. Candidates should review framing, structural wood construction, floor systems, wall framing, roof framing, trusses, sheathing, openings, fastening, and practical construction methods.

Concrete and Masonry are also major subjects. Preparation should include concrete placement, reinforcement, forms, structural requirements, masonry units, mortar, block and brick construction, and applicable building-code requirements.

Safety is an important part of B-2 preparation. Candidates should study construction hazards, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, excavation safety, fall protection, tools, material handling, and other OSHA-related concepts.

General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating requires candidates to connect building-code knowledge with practical project interpretation. Candidates should be comfortable reading construction information, identifying applicable code requirements, understanding dimensions and details, and applying estimating principles.

Open Book Test

The Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial examination is an open-book test with specific approved code references permitted in the examination room.

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

• 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

Candidates should become familiar with all three approved references before examination day. The International Building Code supports general building requirements, structural provisions, materials, occupancy-related requirements, fire and life-safety provisions, and other construction topics.

The International Residential Code is particularly important for residential construction. Candidates should practice locating requirements involving foundations, floors, walls, roofs, framing, openings, stairs, weather protection, and other residential construction elements.

ACI 318-14 supports structural concrete preparation. Candidates should practice locating requirements involving concrete materials, reinforcement, structural provisions, and related concrete construction requirements.

The following books are included for study but are not allowed into the B-2 trade examination:

• 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
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

Because these study-only references cannot be used during the trade exam, candidates should use them to build practical construction knowledge and recall. Strong familiarity with carpentry, masonry, concrete, excavation, drywall, trusses, safety, and Nevada One Call requirements can reduce unnecessary searching during the examination.

Licensing Steps

The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification. The licensing process includes trade qualification, application review, examinations, financial requirements, background procedures, and final license requirements.

1. Confirm the B-2 classification. Determine that Residential and Small Commercial matches the work the business intends to perform.
2. Identify the qualifying individual. Designate the person who will establish the applicable experience and trade qualification.
3. Document qualifying experience. Prepare records demonstrating relevant residential and small commercial construction experience.
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 and establishes examination eligibility.
6. Complete applicable background requirements. Follow required fingerprint and background procedures.
7. Address financial responsibility. Provide applicable financial information required during contractor licensing.
8. Receive examination eligibility. Eligible candidates may proceed with the B-2 and applicable management examinations.
9. Schedule the B-2 examination through PSI. Arrange testing after authorization is issued.
10. Prepare for the B-2 trade examination. Review sitework, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, moisture protection, doors and windows, drywall, safety, code, plans, estimating, and Nevada One Call.
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. Meet trade and management examination requirements unless an approved waiver applies.
13. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Address applicable bonding, financial, and final Board requirements.
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.

State Requirements

The B-2 Residential and Small Commercial classification covers the construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that support, shelter, or enclose persons, animals, or other property and that do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

This broad scope makes B-2 a general building classification requiring knowledge across multiple construction trades. Candidates should understand structural construction, materials, building-code requirements, safety, site conditions, framing, concrete, masonry, drywall, weather protection, and project interpretation.

For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the qualifying individual generally must establish qualifying experience appropriate to the classification requested. Experience documentation should clearly describe the type of work performed and demonstrate responsibility in residential or small commercial construction.

Nevada contractor licensing also includes Business and Law requirements. The Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada included with this package supports preparation for the Contractor Management Survey examination.

Financial responsibility, background requirements, bonding, and a monetary limit are separate parts of the Nevada contractor licensing process. Passing the B-2 trade examination does not by itself complete the licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Building Code, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting general building-code requirements, structural provisions, construction materials, occupancy requirements, and other topics relevant to the B-2 examination. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting residential construction requirements involving foundations, framing, walls, floors, roofs, openings, stairs, weather protection, and other residential building subjects. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental structural concrete reference supporting concrete materials, reinforcement, structural provisions, and related technical requirements. This book is approved for exam-room use.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental safety study reference. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting framing, carpentry methods, structural wood construction, and general building knowledge. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, Clois E. Kicklighter, 10th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting brick, block, stone, mortar, tools, layout, and masonry construction. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting excavation, sitework, trenching, and related construction knowledge. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting drywall, gypsum products, finishing, and related construction methods. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law
  Included Book: Study reference supporting Nevada One Call preparation. This is the included book that is not highlighted and tabbed, and it is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2025
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting wood-truss handling, installation, restraint, and bracing concepts. This book is not allowed into the B-2 trade examination.
• The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental study reference supporting practical concrete construction, placement, quality, and workmanship concepts. This book is not allowed into the B-2 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.

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

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive B-2 preparation plan should give significant attention to Carpentry, Concrete, Masonry, Safety, General Code, Plan Reading and Estimating, and Thermal and Moisture Protection while still reviewing every examination category.

Practice code navigation. Work repeatedly with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and ACI 318-14. Learn how the books are organized so code searches can be targeted rather than random.

Strengthen carpentry knowledge. Review framing systems, structural wood components, floors, walls, roofs, trusses, sheathing, openings, and practical building procedures.

Study concrete and masonry. Connect structural code requirements with practical knowledge from the concrete and masonry study references.

Prepare safety for recall. OSHA is not allowed into the trade examination, so candidates should learn construction-safety principles before testing.

Review plan reading and estimating. Practice interpreting building information, dimensions, construction details, quantities, and general estimating concepts.

Use timed practice. Candidates have three hours for 80 questions. Timed practice can help develop a steady pace and improve decisions about when an approved code reference should be consulted.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Nevada B-2 Residential and Small Commercial candidates through organized study guidance, general building trade review, practice-oriented preparation, code-reference navigation, Nevada Business and Law preparation, licensing support, and business setup services.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books provide an organized study library covering building codes, residential construction, structural concrete, carpentry, masonry, sitework, drywall, safety, trusses, concrete construction, and Nevada contractor management topics.

With 1 year of course access, candidates can revisit challenging subjects and concentrate additional study time on weaker areas. Someone experienced in carpentry may need more preparation in concrete or masonry, while another candidate may need additional work with code navigation, estimating, safety, or Nevada One Call.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates apply trade knowledge and identify areas that need further review. Code-navigation study helps candidates become more efficient with the approved exam-room references.

Application Service is included to help organize the Nevada contractor licensing application process. Business Formation is included to establish an LLC or corporation so the customer is legally structured and ready to operate as a residential and small commercial contractor in Nevada.

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 provides assistance understanding compliance requirements necessary for Nevada contractors so the business is positioned for long-term operation.

By combining highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing, Contractor Compliance Guidance, B-2 trade preparation, building-code navigation, and Nevada Business and Law study, The 1 Package provides a comprehensive exam, licensing, and business setup solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package for Nevada B-2?

The package includes all listed rental and study 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 $3,160 plus a refundable $850 book deposit, for a total due today of $4,010.

Is the $850 book deposit refundable?

Yes. The $850 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit.

Is the Nevada B-2 examination open book?

Yes. The B-2 trade examination is open book with specific approved code references permitted during testing.

Which books are allowed into the B-2 exam?

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

How many questions are on the B-2 examination?

The examination contains 80 questions. Candidates have three hours and need 56 correct answers to meet the minimum passing score.

Are all included books highlighted and tabbed?

All included books are highlighted and tabbed except Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada One Call Law, which is included without highlighting and tabbing.

Is Nevada One Call included on the exam?

Yes. Nevada One Call is a dedicated subject area on the B-2 examination.

What work does the Nevada B-2 classification cover?

The classification covers qualifying construction and remodeling of houses and other structures that do not extend more than three stories above ground and one story below ground.

Is the Nevada Business and Law book included?

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

Does The 1 Package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. The package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does the package include Business Formation and EIN Filing?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or corporation and EIN Filing with the IRS are included.

Does The 1 Package include Contractor Compliance Guidance?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist customers with understanding compliance requirements relevant to 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.