South Carolina
Commercial Public Electrical Utility 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 |
|---|
| Transformers | 6 |
| Electrical Knowledge | 5 |
| Conductors | 5 |
| Overhead Lines | 7 |
| Underground Lines | 4 |
| Equipment and Safety | 8 |
| Grounding Methods | 3 |
| Service Drops and Laterals | 4 |
| Poles and Structures | 4 |
| Electric Supply Stations | 4 |
Total number of test questions:
50
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.
National Electrical Safety Code (C2-1997), 1997, IEEE
2.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
3.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI
4.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, Thomas M. Shoemaker, James E. Mack
5.
American Electricians‘ Handbook, 16th Edition, Terrell Croft, Wilford Summers
6.
South Carolina 811 Excavator Manual, 2018
Available Study Materials
Individual Book Title
Practice Exam
(price variable)
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.
