South Carolina
Residential Electrical

Apply for the License

South Carolina Residential Builders' Commission
Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 306
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4696
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	13
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits	15
Overcurrent Protection	5
Grounding and Bonding	6
Conductors and Cables	5
Raceways and Boxes	4
Lighting	4
Specialty - Pool / Spa, Garages, Generators, Wheelchair Lifts	4
Safety	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	60
Time Allowed (minutes):	180
Passing Number:	44

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, 2005, NFPA.
2.	International Residential Code - OR -International Residential Code Commentary, Volumes 1 and 2, 2006, ICC.
3.	Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, George V. Hart.
4.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2008 - OR - Selections as of 2008 by PSI.

Recommended Study Materials

South Carolina • Residential Electrical

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQ page for delivery times). If you prefer the files can be burned on to a CD-ROM disc and sent by USPS mail, you must notify us within 3 days of ordering using the form on our "Contact Us" page.

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
OSHA