An Electrical Contractors License is required in Tennessee for electrical projects that exceed $25,000. 

• For projects less than $25,000, candidates will be required to obtain at least the Limited Licensed Electrician license .
• Anyone seeking to become an electrical contractor in Tennessee is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
• Workers Compensation is required

General liability insurance requirements are based on your monetary limit.

• If your monetary limit is up to $500,000, you will need to provide $100,000 coverage.
• If your monetary limit is $500,001 - $1,500,000, you will need to provide $500,000 coverage.
• If your monetary limit is greater than $1,500,000 you will need to provide $1,000,000 coverage. 

An electrical contractor services include low voltage, fire detection, sign wiring, and all residential, commercial and industrial building or structural wiring.

Tennessee has limited reciprocity agreement with the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. 

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

• The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
• 100 questions and an 4-hour time limit
• 73% is required to pass the exam
• The exam fee is $44.
• Topics on the exam include 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; and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• 2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• 2003 International Building Code
• OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

The following reference is NOT permitted to be taken into the exam. However, it is recommended for studying as questions will be pulled from it and it contains many useful formulas.

• Ugly’s Electrical References

We offer review for the Tennessee Electrical Contractor Exam through a 1 ½ day seminar or in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the class or study guide is $445. At class, students will receive a study guide includes sample questions, practice math problems, sample blueprints, and a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information on either attending a seminar, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Seminar Price: $445