Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Mississippi Alarm Systems & Equipment

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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

The official exam bulletin is published and maintained by PSI.  Bulletin content (subjects covered in the exam), time allowed and passing score are detailed in this document.  Direct links to bulletin PDFs change regularly.  Always set your “FAVORITE” or “BOOKMARK” to the landing page we have linked above.  Candidates should always review the current exam information on the PSI website before submitting their license application.

Scope of Work

Unlimited fire, heat and intrusion detection and notification systems.

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.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2020, NFPA
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2.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019, NFPA
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3.
Fire Alarm Signaling Systems, 4th Edition, 2010, Bukowski
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4.
Low‑Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 2001, Traister, Kennedy
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5.
Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 1999, Trimmer
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6.
NTC Blue Book: Low‑Voltage Systems Handbook, 2020, NTC
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes.  Read your exam bulletin or "what to bring" statement carefully for specific restrictions.

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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