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The approved references named in the current PSI bulletin, in the editions it specifies. Around two dozen books, covering safety, building code, business and law, and the trades.
The bulletin is the authority, and it names both the titles and the editions.
What is on the list
Around two dozen references, falling into four broad groups.
- Safety - the OSHA construction standards at 29 CFR 1926
- Building code - the International Building Code and related documents
- Business and law - the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
- Trade references covering concrete, masonry, carpentry, mechanical and electrical work
Edition matters
The bulletin names specific editions. An older edition states provisions that have since changed, and every page reference in a tabbing guide will be wrong.
At the door, on the morning of a five-and-a-half-hour exam you have paid USD 130 to sit. Verify every edition against the current bulletin well beforehand, because it is a fifteen-minute check that prevents an expensive problem.
Where to buy them
From their publishers, or from resellers carrying current editions. NASCLA operates a bookstore and other suppliers exist.
We do not supply them, and no course substitutes for having them.
Which ones matter most
Follow the question counts. The business and law guide and the OSHA standards cover 56 of the 115 scored questions between them.
Tab those two most finely and budget your preparation accordingly.
Common questions
Which books can I bring to the NASCLA exam?
The approved references named in the current PSI bulletin, in the editions it specifies.
How many books are there?
Around two dozen, covering safety, building code, business and law, and the trades.
Does edition matter?
Yes. A wrong edition may be refused at the door and its page references will not match a tabbing guide.
Where do I buy them?
From their publishers or resellers carrying current editions. NASCLA operates a bookstore.
Which matter most?
The business and law guide and the OSHA standards, which cover 56 of the 115 scored questions.