The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.
The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for C-5 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor. The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training. Examination Information:
Applications & Licensing information for all types of Contractors license, except Home Improvement can be obtained from:
Dept. of Consumer Protection Occupational & Professional Licensing
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 110
Hartford, CT 06106
860.713.6135 Phone
Important Contacts
Currently, no reciprocity is available. Contact the Connecticut Occupational & Professional Licensing Division for more information. 860-713-6135
The exam is administered by PSI. It consists of 55 questions, multiple choice, with a 2 hr time limit. The exam is open book and requires a 70% to pass.
Exam topics include: Data and Telecommunications, Video Systems – CCTV/CATV, Sound and A/V Systems, Security Systems, Fire Systems, Codes and Standards, General Knowledge, Theory, Definitions, and Safety
The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available
Currently, American Contractors does not offer a seminar in the Connecticut area. We do, however, carry the approved reference material for your state exam as well as offering an Electrical Course that will help individuals get more familair with the National Electrcial Code.
