Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor License

The Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Installation, service, repair, and maintenance of:
    • Devices
    • Equipment
    • Units
    • Machinery
    • Ductwork
  • Control of air temperatures in structures by:
    • Evaporation
    • Refrigeration
    • Boilers
    • Combustion

How to Get the Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor’s License in Nevada?

  1. Attain a Nevada business ID before starting the NV Contractor Application. To obtain the Nevada business ID, an application for a Nevada Business License must be submitted to the Nevada Secretary of State
  2. Accumulate the necessary documents requested by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) and submit them with your contractor application
  3. Present proof of past work history by submitting one of the following types of documentation:
    • FourCertification of Work Experience Forms (Certificates)
      • Each certification of experience time must equal a minimum of 4 full years (1460 days)
    • Proof of eligibility forLicensure by Endorsement. Applicants are advised to review theState Equivalency Chart to determine their eligibility. To be considered for licensure by endorsement, you must submit aRequest for Verification of License with your application, completed by your endorsing state
    • Proof of transferrable military training and experience
    • An active Master's Certification issued by an officially recognized agent or governmental agency similar to the Air Conditioning (C21B) classification
  4. Complete and send the Nevada Contractor License Application form with all completed forms
  5. Wait for an Examination Eligibility Form from the NSCB once the application has been sent and the Air Conditioning (C21B) work experience has been confirmed
  6. Take and pass the Management Survey Business and Law Exam (CMS) and Air Conditioning (C21B) trade exam administered by PSI©
  7. With the approval of the license by the NV State Contractors Board, the applicant must send proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance and thelicense bond indicated on the approval letter
  8. Expect for the Air Conditioning (C21B) contractor license by mail once the NSCB issues the license

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Management Survey exams, including the official reference lists.

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer Based
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 2 Hours
  • Minimum Passing Score: 42 Questions
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Piping (4)
    • Insulation (1)
    • Hangers and Supports (3)
    • Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control (1)
    • Heating and Cooling Principles (3)
    • Refrigerants and Refrigeration (4)
    • Load Calculations (6)
    • Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (1)
    • Controls (3)
    • A/C and Heat Pump Equipment (4)
    • Furnaces and Heaters (4)
    • Chimneys, Flues, and Vents (3)
    • Combustion Air (2)
    • Fuel Systems (8)
    • Ducts (6)
    • Evaporative Cooling (3)
    • Safety (4)
  • PSI© Air Conditioning (C21B) Official Content Outline

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor Management Survey Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer Based
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 45 (75% correct)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Licensing (10)
    • Estimating and Bidding (7)
    • Lien Law (3)
    • Financial Management (12)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Labor Laws (5)
    • Project Management (3)
    • Contracts (6)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Environmental and Safety (5)
  • PSI© Management Survey Official Content Outline

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Air Conditioning (C21B) and Management Survey exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NEVADA AIR CONDITIONING (C21B) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $404.57
  • NEVADA AIR CONDITIONING (C21B) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $434.57

Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Contractor Exam Books

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Nevada Air Conditioning (C21B) Management Survey Exam Book

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