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LIMITED LICENSED ELECTRICIANS
License Description
LIMITED LICENSED ELECTRICIANS
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Photo-ID and Social Security Number. Exam (PSI is the exam vendor). Completed Application. Fee of $50.00 for two (2) year license.
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
As of this time Tennessee does not require continuing education for the Limited Licensed Electrician.
RENEWAL:
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.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower 11st Floor, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1150
(615) 741 5735
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
No educational requirements
Exam
No exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
08/10/2023
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