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Mississippi
Elevators & Escalators

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Mississippi Board of Contractors (MSBOC)
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C
Jackson, MS  39216
Phone:  (601) 354-6161
Licensing Agency Site
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (800) 557-0619
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Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Wire Rope2
Clearance & Space Limits8
Electrical9
Testing3
Engineering & Inspection6
Safety Devices10
Controls3
Operating Limitations2
Drive Mechanisms4
Fire Service3
Maintenance & Repairs6
Escalators & Dumbwaiters2
Emergency Power2
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (hours):
2.0
Scope of Work

Installation & repair of elevators & escalators.

In addition to the Mississippi trade-specific examination, you are required to pass the Law & Business Management Exam offered by PSI unless waived through reciprocity.

Link to Business and Law Study Materials
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
ASME A17.1: CSA B44-10 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2010, ASME
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2.
ASME A17.3: Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, 2011, ASME
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3.
ASME A17.5: Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, 2014, ASME
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4.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014, NFPA
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5.
ASME A17.1b: Addenda to ASME A17.1-2000, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2000, ASME
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