Elevators & Escalators
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 Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 557-0619
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| Wire Rope | 2 |
| Clearance & Space Limits | 8 |
| Electrical | 9 |
| Testing | 3 |
| Engineering & Inspection | 6 |
| Safety Devices | 10 |
| Controls | 3 |
| Operating Limitations | 2 |
| Drive Mechanisms | 4 |
| Fire Service | 3 |
| Maintenance & Repairs | 6 |
| Escalators & Dumbwaiters | 2 |
| Emergency Power | 2 |
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
In addition to the Mississippi trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Law & Business Management Exam offered by PSI unless waived through reciprocity.
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
ASME A17.1: CSA B44-10 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2010, ASME
2.
ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011, ASME
3.
ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2014, ASME
4.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
5.
ASME A17.1b: Addenda to ASME A17.1-2000, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (out-of-print), 2003, ASME
Study materials will not be offered for this exam
The reference material requirements for this exam lists out-of-date or out-of-print book versions.
