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South Carolina

Residential Electrical

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South Carolina
Residential Builder’s Commission

Synergy Business Park - Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC  29211
Phone: (803) 896-4696
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855)  340-3701
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

Please consult the exam bulletin for more detailed information about subject sub-categories listed in this table.  The button below should allow you to view or download the PSI Residential exam bulletin.

Content AreasSub-
categories
# of
Questions
General Electrical Knowledge1013
Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits615
Overcurrent Protection15
Grounding & Bonding36
Conductors & Cables85
Raceways & Boxes124
Lighting74
Specialty - Pool / Spa, Garages, Generators, Wheelchair Lifts64
Safety94
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (minutes):
180

You must pass both the Business Management & Law for Residential Builders and the specific specialy exam within a 12-month period.  You are allowed 3 attempts.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
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2.
South Carolina Residential Code, 2021, ICC
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3.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017, George Hart
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4.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.

Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index 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 subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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Available Study Materials
Download OSHA Guide
PSI OSHA Selections
Study Guide
$49.95

Sample questions are based on the PSI publication titled “29 CFR PART 1926 Selections, as of June 2013” (highlighted in green above).

This file contains approx. 800 sample questions.

REMINDER:  PSI uses this book for many exams they offer.  Not all sections of this code will apply to your exam.

We also include a table showing the relationship between our questions and OSHA code sections.  Corrections to the original PSI publication are noted. The index/table is available for veiwing before you purchnse from the button above.

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