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Connecticut

(T-1) Limited Electrical Contractor
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Connecticut DCP
Electrical Licensing Unit

450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801
Hartford, CT  06103
(860) 713-6135
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 746-8171
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Communications26
Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection2
Conductors3
General Knowledge & Calculations15
Grounding & Bonding4
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (hours):
2.0

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Connecticut Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) [or] The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017 or 2020, NFPA
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2.
Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network, CFR 47 Part 68, 2002 (Revised 2009)
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3.
Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, Clyde N. Herrick
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4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017 or 2020, George Hart
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5.
Telecommunications Cabling Installation, 2nd Edition, 2003, BICSI
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6.
ANSI / NECA / BICSI 568-2006: Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling, (Out-of-print.  Replaced by ANSI/BICSI N1-2019), BICSI
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7.
BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 15th Edition ($485, all other editions superceded), BICSI
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NOTE:  Regarding the versions of Ugly's Reference shown in the PSI bulletin: you should always choose a version that agrees with the NEC that you are using (as shown above).  Older verions of Ugly's are often overpriced because they are out-of-print.  This title can usually be found at a home improvement store like Lowe's or Home Depot in the same area where volt meters are found.

QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.

Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
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