South Carolina
Commercial Burglar Alarm Contractor

Apply for the License

South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211-1329
Phone: (803) 896-4686
Licensing Board Web Site

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
General Electrical Knowledge	14
Low Voltage	9
Intrusion Detection and Alarm Systems	10
Alarm Technology	17

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Time Allowed (hours):	3.0
Passing Number:	35

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

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

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2005 - OR - National Electrical Code Handbook, 2008, NFPA.
2.	Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 1999, 3rd Edition, H. William Trimmer.
3.	Security: A Guide to Security Design and Equipment Selection and Installation, 2nd Edition, 1994, Neil Cummings.
4.	Security Industry Dictionary, 2nd Edition, 2000, National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA).
5.	Certified Alarm Technician's Manual - Level 1 Student Manual, 2001, National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association.

Recommended Study Materials

South Carolina • Commercial Burglar Alarm Contractor

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Recommended DVD Study Courses
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2005 National Electrical Code (2 disc set)
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