Required Books
Some of the references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted. Please contact us for a detailed listing. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-992-1910.
*There are additional downloadable documents for the North Carolina Electrical Specialty Restricted Low Voltage exam*
General Statutes, Chapter 87.
Title 21, NC Administrative Code, Chapter 18B.
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Additional Services
The Electrical Specialty Restricted Low Voltage (SP-LV) classification covers installing, maintaining, or repairing only low voltage wiring and directly related wiring. Wiring is considered directly related if it originates at the load-side terminals of a disconnecting means or junction box that has been installed complete with line-side connections by others for the specific purpose of supplying the low voltage wiring system involved and is permanently and legibly marked to identify the low voltage wiring system supplied and is not installed in a location considered as hazardous under the National Electrical Code.
To apply, contact State of North Carolina Electrical Licensing Board 1-919-733-9042.
The licensing fee is $75 and Approval for testing normally takes 5-10 business days once the board receives the application.
The licensing period is 1 year from the date of issuance and renewal is subject to continuing education.
Important Contacts
North Carolina does not have reciprocity for this license.
North Carolina requires 4 hours of continuing education prior to the expiration of your license each year to renew your license for this classification. As of July 1, 2008, all persons must demonstrate that a minimum of ½ the continuing education hours for each annual license period were in-person classroom or seminar attendance.
American Contractors does not offer a seminar to prepare for the North Carolina Electrical Specialty Restricted Low Voltage contractor license exam. Please contact us for additional information, 1-800-992-1910.