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Photovoltaic Frequently Asked Questions
Any persons directly engaged with the electrical connection and wiring of a photovoltaic system project. Any persons engaged in the wiring, grounding, or repairing electrical apparatus and equipment in a photovoltaic distributed generation system.
Photovoltaic electrical work does not include site preparation, trenching or excavating, hauling, or other work and does not require the Nevada OSHA Photovoltaic Installer’s License.
Quality assurance work where inspections are conducted, and no components of the PV System are replaced by the inspector also does not require the Installer’s License.
You must fill out an application and submit it to Nevada OSHA. You must pass a test administered by Nevada OSHA with 70% or more of the questions correct.
The application can be found here:
The test is administered on an appointment-only basis.
To make an appointment, select a district office location above and complete the online booking webform to make an appointment. If you have any questions regarding booking an appointment, please call (702) 486-9020 for the Las Vegas office or (775) 688-3700 for the Reno office.
Please do not visit the OSHA office without an appointment. You will not be allowed to test, and you will not receive your license.
Effective April 11, 2022, applicants must pay an application fee of $25.00 for each examination. Once the test is passed, the $25.00 testing fee will be applied to the cost of the license. If you fail the test, you must pay $25.00 each time you test until you have passed. We do not accept cash. Please provide a check or money order payable to Division of Industrial Relations or DIR.
There is no limit on the number of retakes at this time, if you do not pass your test you can book another exam using the above booking links. Effective April 11, 2022, applicants must pay an application fee of $25 for each examination.
Photovoltaic Installer's Licenses issued by the Division are valid for one year from the date of issuance. Licenses must be renewed annually.
If you fail to renew your license before the expiration date, you will be required to take the test again before your license will be renewed. There is no grace period. Your renewal application must be received by the NV OSHA office prior to the expiration date. Currently, if the licensee renews his or her license within one year of the time of issuance, then no testing is required, and a $25.00 renewal fee is all that is needed. If the licensee tries to renew his or her license after one year, then testing is required. NV OSHA may adopt new rules on the education or testing requirements for renewal at some point in the future.
All of the test questions come from the James P. Dunlop authored Photovoltaic Systems textbook published by American Technical Publishers.
Training classes may be offered locally and often these classes include the purchase of the textbook. OSHA does not keep track of available training providers or available training classes. An example of a local training provider is the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) although Union membership may be required to participate. The training classes are designed to help you pass the test and learn how to successfully become a skilled Photovoltaic Installer.
Independently, one may visit American Technical Publishers. The cost of the textbook is $145.00 through American Technical Publishers. Vendors such as Amazon also offer the book for similar pricing.
No, currently testing is only provided at the NV OSHA district office locations.