GITS: Gainesville Independent Testing Service EIS: Examination Information Sheet Lighting Maintenance Specialty Electrical Contractor - EHE1A Florida Construction Credentialing

Scope Lighting maintenance specialty electrical contractor means the scope of certification includes and is limited to the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of lighting fixtures in or on buildings, signs, billboards, roadways, streets, parking lots and other similar structures. However, the scope of certification does not include the provision of, or work beyond, the last electrical supplying source, outlet, or disconnect means. As regulated under Florida Statute, a person who has passed a competency examination as a Lighting Maintenance Specialty Electrical Contractor may perform these or related tasks or may supervise persons in his employ in the execution of these tasks.

Examination Content Outline The Lighting Maintenance Specialty Electrical Contractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a one and one-half (1 1/2) hour, open book exam that consists of 25 questions.

Subjects: No. of Items General Theory and Electrical Principles 2 Wiring and Protection 6 Wiring Methods and Materials 7 OSHA Safety 2 Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting 6 Signs-Neon 2 Total: 25

Approved References 1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2011 2. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010 3. NEON, Techniques and Handling, 1997, 4th Edition, Samuel C. Miller

Study Guides The following books are accepted study materials, but are NOT allowed for use at the examination. They will assist you in preparation for the examination. 1. Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Exam Preparation, 2. Mike Holt's Understanding the National Electric Code, Vol 1 and Vol 2 3. Mike Holt's Limited Energy and Communication Systems, 4. Mike Holt's Understanding Basic Motor Controls 5. Mike Holt's Electrical Formulas

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