Mississippi
Alarm Systems and Equipment
Apply for the License
Mississippi Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C
Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 354-6161
Exam Provider
PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 557-0619
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas | # of Questions |
General Electrical and Low Voltage | 10 |
Fire Detection and Notification | 32 |
Intrusion Detection and Notification | 18 |
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
In addition to the trade-specific examination, you may be required to pass the Business and Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law course
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
2.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010, NFPA
3.
Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, 4th Edition, Richard W. Bukowski
4.
Certified Alarm Technician's Manual - Level 1, 2015 (offered as an online course by the Electronic Security Assn. from the link)
5.
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, John E. Traister and Terry Kennedy
6.
Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, H. William Trimmer
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