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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: NV Fire Alarm Exam

70%

Passing Score

NV Contractors Board

C-41c/C-2C

License Classifications

NV Contractors Board

$85

New Certification Fee

NV Fire Marshal

NFPA 72 (2010)

Adopted Code Edition

NAC 477

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

About the NV Fire Alarm Exam

Nevada fire alarm licensing involves the State Fire Marshal Division (installer certification/F-Card) and the State Contractors Board (C-41c or C-2C contractor license). The C-2C exam and Contractor Management Survey are both required. Exams are open-book with tabbed references.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Open-book exam

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$85 new certification (Nevada State Fire Marshal Division / NV State Contractors Board)

NV Fire Alarm Exam Content Outline

20%

State Laws & Licensing

NAC 477, C-41c/C-2C licensing, F-Card certification, ESA CFAT equivalency, Contractor Management Survey

25%

NFPA Codes

NFPA 72 (2010 NV adoption), NEC Article 760, circuit classifications, cable types, and code compliance

20%

System Design

Detection systems, notification appliances, control panels, circuit design, battery calculations, and system types

20%

Installation Practices

Wiring methods, cable types, device installation, firestopping, system tagging, and documentation

15%

Inspection & Testing

NFPA 72 Chapter 14, acceptance testing, service tags, documentation, and state fire marshal inspection requirements

How to Pass the NV Fire Alarm Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Open-book exam
Exam fee: $85 new certification

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Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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NV Fire Alarm Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study NAC Chapter 477 — Nevada-specific fire alarm regulations including licensing, service tag requirements, and system standards

2Know the difference between C-41c and C-2C contractor classifications and their scopes of work

3Prepare for both the technical exam and the Contractor Management Survey — both must be passed

4Review NFPA 72 (2010 edition adopted by NV) for system design, installation, and testing requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What licenses do I need for fire alarm work in Nevada?

You need either a C-41c (Fire Alarms Contractor) or C-2C (Fire Detection Contractor) license from the Contractors Board, plus certification from the State Fire Marshal Division. Both the technical exam and Contractor Management Survey must be passed.

Does Nevada accept alternatives to NICET certification?

Yes, Nevada accepts ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level 2 as an alternative to NICET Level 2 certification.

What format are Nevada contractor exams?

Nevada exams are open-book. You may bring tabbed, highlighted, and annotated reference materials to the test.