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South Carolina Electrician (2024-07-15)

There are 80 questions in this examination. You will need to answer 56 questions correctly in order to pass. You are allowed 5 hours to complete this examination. NOTE: All Electrician - Commercial Contractor candidates are required to pass the Business Management and Law for Contractors Examination and the Electrician Examination. Note: SC Electrician-Commercial Contractor candidates have a choice of trade exams. They can elect to take either the NASCLA Accredited Examination Trade Examination for Electrical Contractors which is accepted by multiple state agencies or the SC Electrician state specific exam. There are differences in these exams. See the additional information outlined in this bulletin for each exam to compare the differences and determine which exam best fits your business needs. In addition to the number of examination items specified, a small number of "experimental" questions will be administered WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 14 to candidates during this examination. The use of such questions is an essential step in developing accurate future examinations. These questions will NOT be scored, however, for this examination time to answer them has been added to the time allowed.

1. General Electrical Knowledge (9 Items)

2. Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (9 Items)

3. Grounding and Bonding (9 Items)

4. Conductors and Cables (9 Items)

5. Raceways and Boxes (9 Items)

6. Special Occupancies and Equipment (2 Items)

7. Electrical Power (7 Items)

8. Motors (7 Items)

9. Low Voltage (2 Items)

10. Lighting (5 Items)

11. Illuminated Signs (2 Items)

12. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (2 Items)

13. Safety Information (8 Items)

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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  • NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2020
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    The NEC, 2020 edition, introduces significant new requirements for:

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    A powerful resource for electrical professionals, the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), Self-Adhesive Index Tabs includes 96 high-quality tabs for easy navigation of the NEC, 2020 edition. You can stick these color-coded tabs onto the pages of the new NEC or the new National Electrical Code handbook to indicate the articles, sections, and content you reference the most.

    NEC Self-Adhesive Index Tabs mark electrical topics by code article and name. For the 2020 edition, tabs are organized by color to help users quickly find the corresponding subject matter. Only the 2020 edition has tabs that are organized by color to help users quickly find the corresponding subject matter. Previous editions are available in black and white.

  • American Electricians' Handbook 17th Edition
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    American Electricians' Handbook 17th Edition

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    The most popular electricians' handbook for the past 95 years has been completely updated to provide the latest NEC and NESC rules and standards, and new references to solar power, photovoltaics, induction lighting, and more.

  • NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019
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    NFPA 72 provides the latest safety provisions to meet society's changing fire detection, signaling, and emergency communications demands. In addition to the core focus on fire alarm systems, the Code includes requirements for mass notification systems used for weather emergencies; terrorist events; biological, chemical, and nuclear emergencies; and other threats.

  • Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2026
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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2026

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    Our OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations book gives you quick, easy access to essential safety guidance whenever you need it. It helps employers and workers identify hazards fast and stay compliant on any jobsite. The 2026 edition features a clear two-color layout, includes all 1926 regulations along with key 1903, 1904, and select 1910 rules, and highlights any regulation changes between editions. Icons make it simple to find OSHA interpretations, and the book also includes OSHA Form 300, the Cancer Policy, and In-Cite references to 1910 standards. Frequently cited standards are placed before their related subparts for even easier navigation.