Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Connecticut (C7) Limited Electrical Sign

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.

The button below will take you to the details about our 800 question Study Guides and provide you with a FREE "Reference Navigator" document that allows you to more accutately decide which sections of the federal code applies to your exam.  PSI does not provide this information.
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Exam Details

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Connecticut DCP
Sign & Outline Lighting Licensing Unit

450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 801
Hartford, CT  06103
(860) 713-6135

Exam Provider

PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 746-8171

Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

The official exam bulletin is published and maintained by PSI.  Bulletin content (subjects covered in the exam), time allowed and passing score are detailed in this document.  Direct links to bulletin PDFs change regularly.  Always set your “FAVORITE” or “BOOKMARK” to the LANDING PAGE we have linked above.  Candidates should always review the current exam information on the PSI website before submitting their license application.

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Connecticut Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2020 or 2023, NFPA
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2.
CFR Title 29, Part 1926 Selections (OSHA), 2013, PSI
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3.
Engineering Sign Structures: An Introduction to Analysis and Design, 1998, Benjamin Jones
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4.
UL 2161: Standard for Neon Transformers and Power Supplies, 2016, 2nd Edition, UL ($502)
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5.
UL 48: Standard for Electric Signs, 2022, 15th Edition, UL ($631)
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Additional Recommended Books

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 reference 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 answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017, Jones & Bartlett Learning
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3.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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Ugly's References contain practical applications of the NEC such as Ohm‘s Law, series/parallel circuits, voltage drop, load calculations, motor phases, impediance, inductance and math formulas you are expected to know.  “Basic Knowledge” and “Electrical Calculations” are subjects covered in the exam and are assumed (most likely not listed as a subject for electrical and mechanical exams of all types).

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