Required Books
The references listed were used to create the exam questions and are recommended for study. This exam is semi-open book.
Only the Nevada Administrative Code 534: Underground Water and Wells is allowed in, and is available from the Board, however prospective contactors should be familiar with the information contained in all listed reference materials
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This book takes 5-7 business days to ship. Manual of Water Well Construction Practices, 2nd Edition, 1998 by…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
The board will grant to qualified applicants a license in the specialty of drilling wells and installing pumps, pressure tanks and storage tanks considered integral to water wells. The board designates such a license as a clarification C-23 license. A person who holds a classification C-23 license may install and repair water wells, pressure tanks, storage tanks and pumps by boring, drilling, excavating, casing, cementing, dewatering and cleaning to provide a supply of uncontaminated water.
License Requirements
Applicants must submit an application to the state licensing board to obtain approval before being eligible to take the exam.
Applicants are required to pass both the trade exam and the Management Survey Exam (Business and Law Exam) in order to obtain a license
Applicants must document a minimum of four (4) years of experience within the past 10 years. This experience must be as a Journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor. Education may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience. Applicants must also submit 4 reference certificates concerning their work experience and submit to a background check.
All applicants must submit current financial statements to the state licensing board. Monetary limits are set based on financial standing. If seeking a financial limit less than $1,000,000 the statement must be compiled, reviewed or audited by a CPA, self-prepared on a form provided by the Board, or using accounting software and accompanied by an affidavit. When seeking a monetary limit of $1,000,000 or more, the financial statement must be reviewed and audited by a CPA.
Reciprocity
The state of Nevada has a reciprocity agreement with California, Arizona, and Utah. There is no reciprocity for the plumbing and electrical trades. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience and meet all licensing requirements.Continuing Education
Please contact the state licensing board for Continuing Eductaion requirements, if any.
The Exam
PSI administers the exam.
The exam is semi open-book, has 45 questions and a 1.5-hour time limit. A score of at least 70% (32 correct) is required to pass the exam. The exam fee is $95 for a single exam and $140 for one trade exam plus the Contractor Management Survey Exam.
If the test is failed three times the applicant must begin the application process over and reapply directly to the Nevada State Contractors’ Board.
Exam content includes General Regulations, Drilling and Boreholes, Casings and Screens, Grouting and Sealing, Contamination Prevention, Testing, Safety and General Knowledge, Pumps and Tanks
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors currently does not offer a seminar for the Nevada Drilling Wells C-23 License. For more information regarding this license, or to purchase reference materials please contact our office at 1-800-992-1910.
