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Louisiana

(7-13) Electrical Transmission Lines

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Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors
600 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA  70802
Phone:  (225) 765-2301
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Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Content Outline% of
Questions
Overhead Lines16
Electrical Knowledge16
Distribution Transformers12
Grounding Methods10
Electrical Supply Stations10
Conductors10
Underground Lines8
Equipment & Safety8
Service Drops and Laterals6
Poles & Structures4
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (hours):
2.5
Books Allowed in the Exam


NOTE:  It is not necessary to read all of the books in order to pass the examination.  Rather, this list is intended to suggest what types of books might be useful in helping to acquire the basic knowledge needed to perform this type of work.

1.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 11th Edition, Shoemaker & Mack
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2.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
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3.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA
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4.
National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2‑2017), 2017, IEEE
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5.
Alternating Current Fundamentals, 7th Edition, John Duff, Stephen Herman
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