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 Area
# of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge
4
Service, Feeders and Branch Circuits
5
Grounding and Bonding
6
Conductors and Cables
8
Overcurrent Protection
4
Special Occupancies and Equipment
5
Electrical Power
5
Low Voltage
2
Lighting
4
Illuminated Signs
2
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
4
Safety Information
3
Motors
3
Raceways and Enclosures
5
Total Number of Test Questions:
60
Time Allowed (hours)
2.5
Passing score
42
In
Nevada you must also pass a Contractor Management Survey Exam
(Business and Law) unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification
to your license.
Recommended (permitted) Reference Books
1.
National Electrical Code,
1999, - OR - National Electrical Code Handbook, 1999,
National Fire Protection Association.
2.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code,
2002, - OR - National Fire Alarm Code Handbook,
2002, National Fire Protection Association.
Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to write questions)
1.
Ugly's Electrical References,
2002, George V. Hart, Sammie Hart.
2.
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA),
Revised as of 2004 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by
PSI.
Recommended Study Materials Nevada • C-2A Electrical Wiring Contractor