Licensing Exams by Trade Name - Home Link

Tennessee

(CE-A, H) High Voltage Electrical Contractor

Apply for the License
Tennessee
Board for Licensing Contractors

500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville,, TN  37243
Phone: (615) 253-2144
Exam Provider
PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 868-1882
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas% of
Questions
Safety10
Tools, Equipment & Transportation10
Structures5
Transformers, Breakers, Vaults5
Conductors4
Distribution, Transmission & Substations16
General Electrical Knowledge10
Total number of test questions:
60
Time allowed (minutes):
160
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
Buy at Amazon
2.
National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2‑2012), 2012, IEEE
Buy at Amazon
3.
Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO [or] (OSHA) Selections by PSI, 2013
Buy from PSI
4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, Charles Miller
Buy at Amazon
5.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
Buy at Amazon
5.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 13th Edition, 2017, Shoemaker, Mack
Buy at Amazon

NOTICE: The NEC Handbook is listed as a separate book in the bulletin.  We do not see the point in buying both code books (see note below).

QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.

Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
Buy at Amazon
1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
Buy at Amazon

We highly recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index 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 subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

A practice exam is currently NOT AVAILABLE

This page is being provided for research and links to books sources only.  We do not have an expected date for availability.  This page may have changed since your last visit.  Please refresh to see current info (F5 on your keyboard).

Return to Top
Copyright Notice