Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Connecticut (L5) Limited Electrical Contractor (Low Voltage)

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Connecticut DCP
Electrical 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] The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017 or 2020, NFPA
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2.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013, NFPA
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3.
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005, Scott Hunter Stark
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4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2017 or 2020, Charles Miller
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5.
Dr Watts Shirt Pocket Electrical Guide, 2014, Mark N. Sharpiro
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6.
Data, Voice, and Video Cable Installation, 3rd Edition, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg
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7.
NTC Blue Book; Security System Design and Installation, 2009, NTC
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes.  Read your exam bulletin or "what to bring" statement carefully for specific restrictions.

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, 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.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
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