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Tennessee Electrical Contractor (CE)
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Now you can signup online! Click here to signup
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Requirements:
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The first step in the licensing process is to pass the exams. You will then submit an application to the state licensing board with documentation of your experience, financial information and your passing test scores.
Applicants must provide a letter of reference from a past client or inspector, as well as a list of relevant job descriptions with contract amounts with owner's names/addresses.
The Business and Law exam is required for licensure in every Contractor classification
All Contractors are required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance. Every applicant will be required to provide a certificate of insurance proving an adequate about of liability insurance.
There are also Financial requirements and the amount of Experience documented can effect contract/project limits
Monetary limit (Limit per contract) is based on 10 times the lesser of the net worth or working capital or experience. (Working Capital is current assets minus current liabilities, and Net Worth is total assets minus total liabilities.) A reviewed financial statement is required for monetary requests of $1,000,000 or less. A CPA audited financial statement is required for monetary requests exceeding $1,000,000. To obtain an unlimited license, applicants must have over $300,000 in both net worth and working capital.
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Scope of Work:
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This license allows the candidate to pull electrical permits and subcontract components of the project when the electrical portion constitutes at least 60% of the total project cost. The Electrical Contractor may perform electrical work for buildings and structures, all types of low voltage work, electrical sings, burglar and security systems, fire detection, electrical temperature controls, roadway lighting, attenuators and signalization. This license does not allow high voltage electrical work; a separate license is need for high voltage work.
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Applications:
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Applications are available from the Licensing Board at:
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
500 James Robertson Pkwy, 1st Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1150
Phone 615-741-8307
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Reciprocity:
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The state of Tennessee has a limited reciprocity agreement for several licenses with the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina for the trade exam. Candidates will still be required to pass the Business and Law Management Exam.
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Continuing
Education:
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At this time, Tennessee does not require Continuing Education for Electrcial Contractors.
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Exam:
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The exam is administered by PSI. It is an open-book timed test with 100 questions and a 4-hour time limit. In order to pass you must answer 73 questions correct (73%). The exam fee is $44. If the exam is failed three times, the applicant will have to interview with the board before retesting.
Examination Content includes:
General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements
Building Code Requirements
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
Overcurrent Protection
Grounding and Bonding
Conductors and Cables
Raceways and Boxes
Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, and Special Equipment
Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems, and Communications
Lighting, Signs, and General Use Equipment
OSHA and NFPA 70E Safety
Motors, Transformers, and Generators
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References:
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The flollowing references were used to create the exam questions and can be taken into the testing center. These references are also used in our preparation seminars.
International Building Code 2003, tabbed and highlighted
National Electrical Code, 2005, Highlighted & Tabbed
NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2004
OSHA 29. CFR 1926 for Contractors Highlighted & Tabbed (current ed.)
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Training:
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Our seminar begins with our Instructors covering pertinent information about the test. This includes, but is not limited to, the books that will be used on the Tennessee exam; the testing company that administers the exam; a breakdown of content that is covered on the exam; testing strategy that we recommend our students use during the exam; and book navigation techniques. This information is invaluable and is instrumental in the success of our students.
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Seminar Price: $540.00
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Now you can signup online! Click here to signup
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