--- title: Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor url: https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-books-and-course-rental-exam-room-approved/ updated: 2026-11-10 site: Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam description: Exam-Room Books and Course Rental for the Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam: rental exam-room books plus the online. --- [All licenses](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/) /[Carpentry, drywall, paint and plaster](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/#finish) /[Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/) /Exam-Room Books and Course Rental Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) · Exam-Room Books and Course Rental # Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved The Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved is rental exam-room books plus the online course for the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam (Nevada), at $989, 23% off the $1,289 list price. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. $989 (was $1,289) Save 23% [Buy now, go to checkout](https://1examprep.com/cart/46266843430969:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyournevadacontractorexam.com&ref=passyournevadacontractorexam.com) - Secure checkout, fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Questions before you buy? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - Exam-Room Books and Course Rental: $989, down from $1,289. - For the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam; rental exam-room books plus the online course. - Every Nevada contractor license needs the Business and Law (CMS) exam plus a trade exam for the classification, both given by PSI. - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. Buying does not grant exam eligibility. Updated November 10, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## What does the Exam-Room Books and Course Rental include? - Exam-Room Books and Course Rental: rental exam-room books plus the online course - Written for the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam - Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email - Options from $989 to $1,739, chosen above before checkout The Exam-Room Books and Course Rental costs $989 to $1,739 with the options above and is written for the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email, and Buy now takes you straight to checkout. **Options at checkout:** Books & Courses Rental Exam Room - Self Study; Books & Courses Rental Exam Room - Self + Live & Recorded Classes [+$300]; Books & Courses Rental Exam Room - Self + Live Classes + State Application [+$750]. Pick one above and the price updates. ## About this Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) package Prepare for the Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) trade examination with a focused Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package built around the reference candidates can use during the Nevada C-3 exam. This package includes the **International Building Code, 2018** in highlighted and tabbed format, along with **6 months of course access** for organized trade-exam preparation. The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification covers a broad range of carpentry, installation, maintenance, and repair work. Candidates preparing for the full C-3 classification should develop knowledge across rough carpentry, finish carpentry, framing systems, building components, maintenance activities, minor repairs, doors and windows, drywall-related concepts, truss-related construction, safety, and applicable building-code requirements. The **International Building Code, 2018** is the only book included with this package. It is the approved exam-room reference for the Nevada C-3 trade examination and is provided in a highlighted and tabbed format to support organized study and more efficient code navigation. **No business book is included in this package.** The product is specifically focused on the C-3 trade examination and the International Building Code reference associated with that exam. Because the Nevada C-3 examination is open book, candidates should become familiar with the organization of the IBC before test day. Effective preparation includes learning how to move through chapters, definitions, tables, exceptions, cross-references, and the index so that code-based questions can be handled efficiently. The package also includes **6 months of course access**. Candidates can use this access period to strengthen trade knowledge, practice IBC navigation, review weaker areas, and develop a structured study routine for the Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs examination. **Rental Price:** $839. **Refundable Deposit:** $150. **Total Due Today:** $989. **Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.** ## What You Get - **Included Rental Book:** International Building Code, 2018. - **Highlighted & Tabbed Book:** The included International Building Code, 2018 is highlighted and tabbed. - **Exam Room Approved:** The International Building Code, 2018 is the approved reference for the Nevada C-3 trade examination. - **Course Access:** 6 months of course access. - **Rental Price:** $839. - **Refundable Deposit:** $150. - **Total Due Today:** $989. ## Exam Details The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs trade examination is administered through PSI for candidates authorized to test through the Nevada State Contractors Board. - **Exam:** Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs - **Testing Provider:** PSI - **Number of Questions:** 56 - **Time Allowed:** 120 minutes - **Minimum Passing Score:** 40 correct answers The C-3 examination covers the full Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification, so candidates should prepare for a broader technical range than they would for a single C-3 subclassification. Preparation should include structural carpentry, framing, finish carpentry, doors and windows, building components, maintenance, repair methods, drywall-related concepts, truss-related construction, materials, tools, and building-code requirements. With 56 questions and 120 minutes available, candidates need to maintain a steady testing pace. The open-book format can be valuable when a specific code requirement must be confirmed, but unnecessary searching can use valuable examination time. Effective preparation should combine practical trade knowledge with efficient reference navigation. Candidates should be able to recognize which questions can be answered directly from their preparation and which questions require use of the International Building Code. Using the IBC throughout the study period can make code navigation more familiar. Candidates who know the general location of important subjects can move through the reference more efficiently when a precise requirement needs to be located. ## Open Book Test The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs examination is an **open-book test**. The approved exam-room reference included in this package is: - **International Building Code, 2018** The International Building Code should be used regularly throughout preparation rather than introduced for the first time shortly before the exam. Familiarity with the structure of the book can help candidates locate information more efficiently. Useful navigation practice can include structural systems, framing, roof assemblies, exterior walls, openings, stairs, guards, doors, windows, and other building topics that connect with the C-3 classification. The highlighted and tabbed format supports organized reference practice. Candidates can repeatedly work with the same prepared IBC throughout their six-month course-access period and become familiar with where major subjects are generally located. Open-book testing does not eliminate the need for strong trade knowledge. The C-3 examination covers broad carpentry, maintenance, and repair concepts, and many questions should be answered from technical understanding rather than through a code lookup. A productive strategy is to identify whether a question is asking about practical construction knowledge or a precise building-code requirement. Practical questions can often be answered directly, while code-specific questions can be confirmed in the IBC. The **International Building Code, 2018 is the only included book**. There is no Nevada business book included with this package. ## Licensing Steps The Nevada State Contractors Board regulates the C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification. Passing the trade examination is one part of the complete Nevada contractor licensing process. 1. **Confirm the C-3 classification.** Determine that Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs matches the work the contracting business intends to perform. 2. **Identify the qualifying individual.** Designate the individual who will satisfy the applicable experience and technical qualification requirements. 3. **Document qualifying experience.** Prepare records demonstrating relevant carpentry, maintenance, repair, and installation work. 4. **Prepare the Nevada contractor license application.** Gather business information, qualifier information, experience documentation, financial information, and required supporting materials. 5. **Submit the application.** The Nevada State Contractors Board reviews the applicant's qualifications before examination eligibility is established. 6. **Complete applicable background requirements.** Follow required fingerprint, disclosure, and background procedures. 7. **Meet financial responsibility requirements.** Provide applicable financial information required for contractor licensing. 8. **Receive examination eligibility.** Qualified applicants can proceed with scheduling after authorization. 9. **Schedule the C-3 examination through PSI.** Arrange the trade examination after eligibility has been established. 10. **Prepare for the C-3 trade examination.** Review framing, carpentry, maintenance, repairs, building components, and International Building Code navigation. 11. **Complete applicable management qualification requirements.** Nevada contractor licensing also includes management qualification requirements in addition to the trade examination. 12. **Complete required examinations.** Satisfy applicable trade and management testing requirements unless an approved waiver applies. 13. **Complete remaining licensing requirements.** Address applicable bonding, financial responsibility, background, and other Nevada State Contractors Board requirements. ## State Requirements The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs classification incorporates several related areas of contracting work. The full C-3 classification includes activities associated with C-3A Carpentry and Repairs, C-3B Finish Carpentry, C-3C Insulation and Weather Stripping, C-3D Overhead Doors, and C-3E Maintenance and Minor Repairs. Because the full C-3 classification spans multiple areas, candidates should prepare for a broader scope than someone pursuing only one C-3 subclassification. Study can include structural carpentry, finish carpentry, installation work, maintenance, minor repairs, building components, and related construction methods. For the standard Nevada contractor licensing pathway, the qualifying individual generally must document at least four years of qualifying experience within the 10 years immediately preceding the application. Qualifying experience should directly relate to the requested classification. Applicants should maintain organized records describing the work performed, responsibilities held, and the period during which the qualifying experience was obtained. Nevada contractor licensing also includes management qualification, financial responsibility review, bonding, background procedures, and other requirements administered by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Passing the C-3 trade examination alone does not automatically result in contractor license issuance. ## Reference Books - **International Building Code, 2018Included Rental Book:** Highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved reference for the Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs trade examination. It supports code preparation involving structural systems, framing, roofs, exterior walls, openings, stairs, guards, doors, windows, and other building requirements relevant to the classification. **The International Building Code, 2018 is the only book included in this package.No business book is included.Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders.** ## Exam Room Approved Books - **International Building Code, 2018** The highlighted and tabbed reference is approved for use during the Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs trade examination. The package is specifically focused on the C-3 trade exam reference. Candidates who already have separate study materials can use the included IBC alongside the course to strengthen reference navigation and exam preparation. ## Test Information and Study Materials A productive C-3 preparation plan should combine technical study, practical carpentry knowledge, and efficient reference navigation. The **6 months of course access** gives candidates time to organize study by subject and revisit weaker areas before test day. **Review rough carpentry.** Study framing systems, floors, walls, roof construction, sheathing, layouts, measurements, fastening, and common structural carpentry concepts. **Strengthen finish carpentry knowledge.** Review doors, windows, cabinets, trim, fixtures, fitting, alignment, measurements, materials, and detail-oriented installation techniques. **Study maintenance and minor repairs.** Candidates should understand approaches to evaluating, maintaining, repairing, and replacing qualifying building components within the authorized C-3 scope. **Review truss-related concepts.** Build familiarity with general principles involving wood truss handling, installation, restraint, and bracing as part of broader framing preparation. **Include drywall and gypsum-system study.** Review common materials, framing relationships, installation concepts, finishing, and repair considerations. **Prepare for construction safety.** Study common jobsite hazards, safe use of tools, ladders, fall protection, personal protective equipment, material handling, and general construction safety practices. **Practice International Building Code navigation.** Use the highlighted and tabbed IBC throughout preparation. Practice locating requirements involving structural systems, framing, roofs, exterior walls, openings, stairs, guards, doors, and windows. **Use timed reference exercises.** The C-3 exam allows 120 minutes for 56 questions. Timed searches can help candidates learn how long they can reasonably spend locating a code provision. **Know when not to use the book.** Familiar trade questions should generally be answered directly. The IBC is most useful when a question depends on a precise code rule, table, definition, limitation, or construction requirement. **Use the six-month course-access period strategically.** Early preparation can focus on technical understanding and familiarity with the IBC. Later review can emphasize practice questions, weak topics, timed navigation, and examination pacing. ## How Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam Helps You Reach Your Goal Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam supports Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure. The Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package is centered on the **International Building Code, 2018**, the approved reference candidates can use during the Nevada C-3 trade examination. The included IBC is highlighted and tabbed, giving candidates an organized starting point for code study. Repeated use can help candidates become more familiar with important sections and reduce unnecessary searching during the exam. The package includes **6 months of course access**, allowing candidates to work through C-3 preparation over a structured period. Study can be organized around structural carpentry, finish carpentry, maintenance, repairs, framing, doors and windows, drywall-related concepts, safety, and code navigation. Practice-oriented preparation can help identify subjects that require additional work. Someone with extensive framing experience may need more review of finish carpentry, maintenance, or code navigation, while another candidate may need additional preparation involving repairs, doors, windows, or building components. Reference-navigation practice is particularly important for the open-book trade examination. Candidates can learn how to recognize when a question requires the IBC, find the relevant section efficiently, and return to the test without losing unnecessary time. Trade-focused preparation also helps candidates understand that the International Building Code is a reference tool rather than a replacement for technical knowledge. Strong familiarity with carpentry, maintenance, and repair concepts remains important throughout the exam. By combining a highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved IBC with six months of course access, structured trade review, practice-oriented preparation, and repeated code-navigation exercises, Pass Your Nevada Contractor Exam provides a focused preparation option for candidates pursuing the Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs Contractor classification. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is included in the Nevada C-3 Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved package? The package includes the International Building Code, 2018 in highlighted and tabbed format and 6 months of course access. ### What is the only book included? The only book included is the International Building Code, 2018. ### Is a Nevada business book included? No. No business book is included in this package. ### Is the included book highlighted and tabbed? Yes. The International Building Code, 2018 is highlighted and tabbed. ### How long is the course access period? The package includes 6 months of course access. ### What is the rental price? The rental price is $839. ### How much is the refundable deposit? The refundable deposit is $150. ### What is the total due today? The total due today is $989, consisting of the $839 rental price plus the $150 refundable deposit. ### Is the Nevada C-3 examination open book? Yes. The Nevada C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance, and Minor Repairs examination is an open-book test using the approved International Building Code reference. ### Which book is approved for the C-3 trade exam? The International Building Code, 2018 is the approved exam-room reference for the Nevada C-3 trade examination. ### How many questions are on the Nevada C-3 exam? The examination contains 56 questions. ### How much time is allowed for the C-3 exam? Candidates have 120 minutes to complete the examination. ### What score is required to pass? The minimum passing score is 40 correct answers out of 56 questions. ### What should I study for the C-3 examination? Preparation should include structural and finish carpentry, framing, maintenance, minor repairs, doors and windows, drywall-related concepts, truss-related work, safety, and International Building Code navigation. ### Who is this package best for? The package is best for candidates who want the highlighted and tabbed International Building Code, 2018 along with structured course access while preparing for the Nevada C-3 trade examination. ### How long should I allow for the rental package order? Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental - exam room approved package orders. ## How does the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam work? The Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) license comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board. You apply to the NSCB with your experience and financial statement, the Board sends an exam eligibility letter, and you book the CMS and the trade exam with PSI. Scores come right after the exam. - Every Nevada contractor license needs the Business and Law (CMS) exam plus a trade exam for the classification, both given by PSI. - The CMS is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; trade exams are closed book except for the code references their outline allows. - PSI charges $95 for one exam portion, or $140 for a trade exam taken with the CMS, and you get three attempts before the application is void. - The Board sets a bond from $1,000 to $500,000 and a monetary limit on every license, based on your experience and financial statements. ## Other Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) options [**Online Practice Questions** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $79.99](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-exam-online-practice-questions/) · [**Online Exam Prep Course** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $295](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-exam-online-exam-prep/) · [**Book Package** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $495](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-exam-book-package/) · [**Books Allowed in the Exam** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $199](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-books-allowed-into-exam-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Books** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $795](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-highlighted-and-tabbed-book-package/) · [**Highlighted and Tabbed Exam-Room Books** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $399](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-highlighted-and-tabbed-books-allowed-into-exam-package/) · [**Live Virtual Training** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $595](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-exam-prep-live-virtual-plus-self-study-training/) · [**Books and Courses Rental** Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor … $1,385](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/nevada-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs-contractor-c-3-books-and-courses-rental-package/) [Compare every Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) package →](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3-carpentry-maintenance-and-minor-repairs/) [Choose a different license →](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/) ### More carpentry, drywall, paint and plaster [Carpentry and Repairs Contractor (C-3A)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3a-carpentry-and-repairs/) · [Finish Carpentry Contractor (C-3B)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3b-finish-carpentry/) · [Drywall Contractor (C-3E)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-3e-drywall/) · [Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-4-painting-and-decorating/) · [Painting Contractor (C-4A)](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/c-4a-painting/) · [Nevada exam FAQ](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/faq/) · [Study tips](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/blog/) ## Questions before you buy ### How much is the Nevada Carpentry, Maintenance, And Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) Books & Course? $989 to $1,739 depending on the option you pick. The price at checkout is the one that applies, and it is shown before you pay. ### What is included? Exam-Room Books and Course Rental: rental exam-room books plus the online course. Books ship from our fulfillment center; online parts arrive by email. ### Is the Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs Contractor (C-3) exam open book? Partly. The Business and Law (CMS) exam is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Trade exams are closed book except for the code references named in the PSI content outline for your classification, which is why the exam-room book packages are sold as allowed in the exam. ### Who issues the license or certification? It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying study material does not register you or make you eligible to test. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. Courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format. ### How fast can I start? Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase. Books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep; shipping options are shown at checkout. ## Sources - [NSCB: license examinations](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-examinations/) - [PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/304) - [NSCB: license bonds](https://nvcontractorsboard.com/bonds) - [NSCB: new license application](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/New-License-Application.pdf) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated November 10, 2026. 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