Name: South Carolina Residential Electricians License
Brand: American Contractors Exam Services
SKU: c788

Required Books

The references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.

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2017 National Electrical Code, Softcover Tabbed & Highlighted

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2017 National Electrical Code, softcover, Tabbed & Highlighted in house for faster referencing

$222.00
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2018 International Residential Code, softcover, Tabbed and Highlighted

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2018 International Residential Code, softcover, Tabbed and Highlighted

$189.00
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OSHA 29. CFR 1926 for Contractors Highlighted & Tabbed

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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…

$55.00
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Uglys Electrical Reference, Revised 2023 Edition

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The 2023 Edition offers the most pertinent, up-to-date information for electricians, including updated National Electric Code (NEC) and…

$25.00
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South Carolina Application Processing

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New Application Processing Fee for South Carolina License

$299.00
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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work

Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.

The South Carolina Residential Electrical license covers all electric work on residential structures consisting of sixteen units or less and not exceeding 3 stories in height.

License Requirements

Please note that the South Carolina Business and Law exam as well as the South Carolina Residential Electrical exam is required to be passed to obtain your contractors license.

Financial requirements:

All applicants must submit a credit report with their application. After passing the exams, Residential Contractors are required to obtain a Surety Bond of at least $15,000.

Experience required:

Contractor must show one year of experience under the supervision of a licensed residential builder or other appropriately licensed individual in the desired classification.

Pre-Approval for testing is required.

Reciprocity

South Carolina currently has no reciprocity agreement with others states for this license.

Continuing Education

There are currently no continuing education requirements for this license.

The Exam

The South Carolina Residential Electrical exam is administered by PSI.
The fee for the exam is $75 and in order to pass you must answer 44 correctly.
The Residential Electrical exam is an open-book exam with 60 questions to complete in 3 hours.
The trade exam may only be taken three times in a 12-month period.
Topics on the exam include general electrical knowledge; services, feeders, and branch circuits; overcurrent protection; grounding and bonding; conductors and cables; raceways and boxes; lighting; specialty-pool/spa, garages, generators, wheelchair lifts; safety.
To schedule your exam contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

How We Help You Prepare

American Contractors holds a 2-day Electrical Web-Seminar that will help you pass the South Carolina Residential Electrician exam. The seminar will focus on the National Electrical Code as it applies to your state contractor licensing exam. You will leave prepared for the exam but you will also gain important information that can be applied to your trade every day. Most importantly, each component of your exam will be covered including the math. Test strategy is also covered to ensure you are confident about taking the exam.

The first step in the licensing process is to gain pre-approval by submitting an application to the Residential Contractors Licensing Board documenting your experience and financial information.

Once approved, you may take the necessary exams. To apply, contact the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission at (803) 896-4696.

An application fee of $100 must be sent with the application when seeking pre-approval.

Licenses renew July 1 of each even numbered year.

The licensing fee for the Residential Electrical is $50 for 12 months or less and $100 for 12 months or more. The licensing fee is due after passing the exam.

Important Contacts

To apply for a Contractors license, contact:

Licensing Board for Contractors
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803)896-4686

www.llr.state.sc.us

To apply for a Residential Builders license, contact:

Residential Builders Commission
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803)896-4696

www.llr.state.sc.us

South Carolina exams are given by:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration SC
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267 phone
702.932.2666 fax

www.psiexams.com

Full Seminar Schedule

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South Carolina Residential Electricians License

What Is Included in Your Seminar

Required Books

2017 National Electrical Code, Softcover Tabbed & Highlighted

2018 International Residential Code, softcover, Tabbed and Highlighted

OSHA 29. CFR 1926 for Contractors Highlighted & Tabbed

Uglys Electrical Reference, Revised 2023 Edition