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South Carolina Electrician (2023-08-28)

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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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2024

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    The OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations book offers convenient access to vital safety guidance for both employers and employees, aiding in the prompt identification of potential hazards on any job site. Its user-friendly design features a two-color layout, simplifying navigation and comprehension of regulations. It encompasses all 1926 regulations, along with 1903 regulations on inspections, citations, and penalties, as well as 1904 regulations concerning record keeping and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. Additionally, select 1910 regulations relevant to construction industries are included. The book highlights regulation changes between releases and provides easy-to-access OSHA interpretations, aiding in clarity and reference. Essential documents such as OSHA Form 300 and the Cancer Policy are incorporated. In-Cite Referencing to applicable 1910 regulations is provided for further context. Lastly, the book outlines the Most Frequently Cited Standards preceding relevant Subparts, enhancing its utility as a comprehensive safety resource.

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    NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016

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    NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2020

    Publication Year: 2020

    $150.00

    The NEC, 2020 edition, introduces significant new requirements for:

    • The residential installation of receptacle outlets serving island and peninsular countertops and for surge protection of services supplying dwelling units
    • Working space for “housekeeping pads” for electrical equipment, the installation of wiring methods in exit enclosures, sizing supply and load conductors used with adjustable-speed drive systems, and AFCI protection of branch circuits in patient sleeping areas in care facilities
    • Calculating the load of electric vehicle supply equipment with variable current settings
    • Worker safety in identifying the source of power for disconnecting means and for egress from spaces containing large electrical equipment
    • Grounding of disconnecting means installed on the supply-side of service disconnecting means
    • Cables installed exposed on ceiling surfaces and sidewalls
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    NFPA 70: National Electrical Code Tabs 2020

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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.

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    American Electricians' Handbook 17th Edition

    Publication Year: 2021
    17th Edition

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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2023

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    All Federal Construction Regulations (29 CFR 1926) are included in this “perfect bound” book in an easy-to-read, two-color layout.

    All 29 CFR 1926 regulations for construction industry are included along with the following items:

    29 CFR 1903 regulations covering inspections, citations, and penalties
    29 CFR 1904 regulations covering recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses
    OSHA keyword dictionary
    Easy to find OSHA interpretations