Mississippi
Transmission / Distribution Lines

Apply for the License

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
PO Box 320279
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C
Jackson, MS 39232
Phone: (601) 354-6161
Licensing Web Page

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Transformers	6
Electrical Knowledge	5
Conductors	5
Overhead Lines	7
Underground Lines	4
Equipment and Safety	8
Grounding Methods	3
Service Drops and Laterals	4
Poles and Structures	4
Electric Supply Stations	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Time Allowed (hours):	2.0
Passing Percentage:	70%

The state of Mississippi also requires that you take and pass a written Law and Business Management exam for this trade.

Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate Mississippi Law and Business Management web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Safety Code (C2-1997), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
2.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2005, NFPA.
3.	Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926, 2008 - OR - Selections by PSI, 2008, GPO.
4.	The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 11th Edition, 2007, Thomas M. Shoemaker, James E. Mack.
5.	Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, George V. Hart, Sammie Hart.

Recommended Study Materials

Mississippi • Transmission / Distribution Lines

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
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Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
2005 National Electrical Code (2 disc set)
Ohms Law
Voltage Drop
Electrical Math
Use this link to obtain the recommended "Power Wheel" for the Electrical Math video Use this link to print an updated table of references for the 2005 and 2008 NEC