Tennessee Limited Licensed Electrician (TN LLE)

	Requirements to Obtaining your License. A Limited Licensed Electricians license is required in Tennessee for electrical projects that do not exceed $25,000. For electrical projects that exceed $25,000, an Electrical Contractors license is required. Please note that the Tennessee Business and Law exam is NOT required to be passed to obtain your LLP as this license does NOT make you a contractor.
	Work that can be Done Under this License This license covers electrical work under $25,000 per job. Those who work in counties having a codes office, which performs their own inspections (such as Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Shelby, etc.), licensing and testing, the LLE is not accepted.
	Applying to get your License An application for licensure can be obtained from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors by calling 1-800-544-7693. The licensing and application fee is $50.00. Please note that you will have to check with the city/county you are intending to work in to see if they will recognize this license.
	Reciprocity Agreements This license is not reciprocal with any other state.
	Continuing Education There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.
	Exam Details The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267) 40 questions and an 2-hour time limit 72.5% is required to pass the exam The exam fee is $44. Topics on the exam include general knowledge and electrical installation 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, and signs and general use equipment.
	Books and References for the Exam he 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) OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926 NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace 2005 National Electrical Code Handbook 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
	Exam Review, Training, Education We offer review for the Tennessee Limited Licensed Electrician Exam through a 1 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. Our online training is now included with every seminar. Seminar Price: $445