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Exam Provider
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Exam Type
OPEN BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas
% of Questions
General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements
7
Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits
7
Overcurrent Protection
2
Grounding & Bonding
5
Conductors & Cables
4
Raceways & Boxes
5
Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies & Special Equipment
5
Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems & Communications
2
Lighting, Signs & General Use Equipment
3
Total number of test questions:
40
Time allowed (minutes):
130
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
3.
NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2012, NFPA
4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017, Jones & Bartlett Learning
NOTICE: The NEC Handbook is listed as a separate book. We do not see the point in buying both code books (see note below).
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
1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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. Most ICC exam locations will allow original, copyrighted copies as long as you don't add any of your own written notes.
2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
Available Study Materials
This study guide only covers the OSHA portion of the PSI exam.
PSI OSHA Selections, 2013 Study Guide
$49.95
We advise that you NOT purchase the PSI published book shown in the exam bulletin. We recommend a better, up-to-date allternative on our Study Guides purchase page linked below.
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