South Carolina
Commercial Pre-Engineered
Metal Buildings Contractor
Apply for the License
South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board
Synergy Business Park - Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4686
Exam Administrator
PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
| Subject Areas | # of
Questions |
|---|
| Sitework | 3 |
| Concrete | 4 |
| Concrete - Framework | 4 |
| Concrete - Reinforcement | 4 |
| Masonry | 4 |
| Metal - Structural Framing | 10 |
| Insulation | 3 |
| Metal - Siding and Roofing | 4 |
| Safety | 4 |
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (hours):
3.0
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.
South Carolina International Building Code - OR - International Building Code, 2015, ICC
2.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI
3.
Metal Building Systems Manual, 2012, Metal Building Manufacturers Association
4.
ASTM C 754 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products, 2017 (Revises 2011), ASTM
5.
ASTM C 1007 - Standard Specification for Installation of Load Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs and Related Accessories, 2011, ASTM
6.
The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 3rd Edition, ASCC
7.
Energy Design Guidelines for Metal Building Systems, 2nd Edition, 2017 (Revises 2010), Metal Building Manufacturers Association
8.
Specifications for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts, 2009, Research Council on Structural Connections
9.
South Carolina 811 Excavator Manual, 2018
Available Study Materials
Individual Book Title
Practice Exam
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The price is dependent on how many sets of questions you order and their content.
The file(s) you receive contain sample exam questions for the book title(s) above highlighted (light green) that you select in your order.
A 15% discount applies when ordering TWO (2) OR MORE BOOK TITLES.
