Limited Licensed Electricians

TennesseeActive
Exam
No exam
Education
None
Experience
Not reported
Background check
None

LIMITED LICENSED ELECTRICIANS <br><br>The Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) state license is only required by electricians performing work in a municipality utilizing the Division of Fire Prevention for permits, inspections and covers work less than $25,000 per project. Always first check with local government to see if they accept the LLE or if they have a local licensing requirement for permits and inspections. The LLE license is issued to individuals passing the LLE trade exam. The LLE license requirements is defined in T.C.A.  62-6-102(d) and  68-102-150.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Photo-ID and Social Security Number. Exam (PSI is the exam vendor). Completed Application. Fee of $50.00 for two (2) year license. <br><br>EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> The Tennessee Limited License Electrician exam has 40 questions and a time limit of 2 hours. A score of 72.5% is required (29 correct). Topics covered on the exam are general knowledge, electrical installation requirements, services, feeders, branch circuits, over-current protection, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, hazardous locations, special occupancies, special equipment, low voltage, alarms, signaling systems, communications, lighting, signs, and general use equipment.<br><br>CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<br> As of this time Tennessee does not require continuing education for the Limited Licensed Electrician.<br><br>RENEWAL:<br> Licenses are valid for two (2) years from the date of their issuance and may be renewed within the thirty (30) days immediately preceding their date of expiration. A late renewal carries penalties from $80.<br><br>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: <br>

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
No exam
Education
No education required
Continuing education
No continuing education requirement
Certification
No mention of certification
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division
Division of Regulatory Boards
Board
Division of Regulatory Boards
Address
Davy Crockett Tower 11st Floor 500 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN 37243
Licence page
No URL Provided
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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