Electrical Licensing Boards - Nevada

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Nevada Statewide NEC Adoption
The NEC is adopted and enforced at the local level. State Public Works Division is on the NEC-2017.

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License Requirements

Electrical Contractor (C-2) To Work Construction In Nevada You Must Complete Mandatory OSHA 10 or 30-hour Construction Training. -4 years experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the field of work for which a license is being sought. The four (4) years experience must have occurred within the ten (10) years immediately preceding filing of an application. -4 reference certificates that must be completed by someone who has firsthand knowledge of your experience. Training received in a program offered at an accredited college or university may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience. Licensing Overview

Application Form

An exam eligibility letter will be provided to you after your application has been filed with the Nevada State Contractors Board, and board staff has verified your experience. License Application Other Contractor Forms

Reciprocity

Nevada's reciprocity agreement with the states of Arizona, California, and Utah pertain to the trade examination only. All other information and application requirements must be completed.

Exam Testing Company

An exam eligibility letter will be provided to you after your application has been filed with the Nevada State Contractors Board, and board staff has verified your experience. Exams are administered by PSI (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

2017

Exam Details

Nevada requires each applicant to pass a general business and law or CMS examination, and a trade examination specific to the classification of license for which you have applied. Contract Management Survey: 60 questions, 2 hours Electrical C-2: 80 questions, 4 hours

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Renewal

Annual on the date of issue

Board

Northern Nevada: 5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102 Reno, NV 89511 Southern Nevada: 8400 West Sunset Road, Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89113

Board Phone

(775) 688-1141 Reno; (702) 486-1100 Henderson

Board Fax

(775) 688-1271

Please note that the content provided on the following pages is for your information and convenience and may have been modified by the state since it was last updated here. It is the ultimate responsibility of each licensee to verify that they are meeting the requirements of their state for licensing and renewal, and for the edition of the NEC on which their test is based.

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