Solar Contractor Licensing (Nevada)
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Rules Regulations Policies Program
| Place | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Name | Solar Contractor Licensing |
| Incentive Type | Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing |
| Applicable Sector | Installer/Contractor |
| Eligible Technologies | Photovoltaics, Solar Pool Heating, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Solar Water Heat |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | State/Territory |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs
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| Website | http://www.nscb.state.nv.us |
| Date added to DSIRE | 2000-01-01 |
| Last DSIRE Review | 2012-10-24 |
| Last Substantive Modification to Summary by DSIRE |
2011-11-16
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| References | DSIRE[1] |
Summary
Nevada law requires that solar energy system installers be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Contractors may be licensed under License Classification C-37 (solar contracting for solar water heating and space heating and air conditioning). Contractors may also perform solar work under License Classification C-1* (plumbing and heating), sub-classification (d) for solar water heating installations, or sub-classification (f) for solar air heating. Contractors may also perform solar work under License C-2 (electrical contracting), sub-classification (g) for photovoltaics used to generate electricity; or C-21 (Refrigeration and air-conditioning), sub-classification (e) for solar air conditioning.
In June 2005, Assembly Bill 3 amended the Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 618, to create a mandatory licensing program for contractors installing and maintaining photovoltaic systems, beginning January 1, 2007. Under these rules, a PV installer must hold a license as a photovoltaic installer, issued by the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health. A PV installer is defined as a person who is directly engaged with the electrical connection and wiring of a photovoltaic system project in a capacity other than as an inspector, management planner, consultant, project designer, contractor or supervisor for the photovoltaic system project.
To apply for a license, a PV installer will need to submit an application to the Division, pass an exam administered or approved by the Division, and pay a fee. If the person is a contractor, they must provide proof to the Division that they have been issued a license of the appropriate classification by the State Contractors’ Board, pursuant to Chapter 624 of Nevada Administrative Code.
Note that a person is not required to obtain a license from the Division to install or maintain a photovoltaic system on their own residence.
- Prior to August 26, 2008, License Classification C-1 had a sub-classification (J) which allowed contractors to install solar water heating and solar space heating systems. LCB File No. R095-07 amended the sub-classifications under C-1, stating that contractors previously holding a C-1j license for solar water heating shall be deemed to hold a C-1d license, and contractors previously holding a C-1j license for solar space heating shall be deemed to hold a C-1f license.
Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Customer Service Representative |
|---|---|
| Department | Nevada State Contractors Board - Reno |
| Division | Licensing Division |
| Address | 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100 |
| Place | Reno, Nevada |
| Zip/Postal Code | 89511 |
| Phone | (775) 688-1141
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| Website | http://www.nscb.state.nv.us |
| Contact Name | Customer Service Representative |
|---|---|
| Department | Nevada State Contractors Board - Henderson |
| Division | Licensing Division |
| Address | 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 |
| Place | Henderson, Nevada |
| Zip/Postal Code | 89074 |
| Phone | (702) 486-1100
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| Website | http://www.nscb.state.nv.us |
| Contact Name | Information Specialist |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Business and Industry |
| Division | Division of Industrial Relations |
| Address | 400 West King Street, Suite 400 |
| Place | Carson City, Nevada |
| Zip/Postal Code | 89703 |
| Phone | (775) 684-7260 |
| Phone 2 | (775) 687-6305
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| Website | http://dirweb.state.nv.us/ |
Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)
| Authority 1: | NAC 624.190; 624.200; 624.380; 624.540
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| Authority 2: | NRS §618.910 et seq. |
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| Date Effective | 2007-01-01 |
| Date Enacted | 2005-06-17
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- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]