South Carolina Residential Builder Exam Prep Courses & Reference Materials

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What's on the South Carolina Residential Builder Exam

The South Carolina Residential Builder Exam covers general building construction (general carpentry; concrete and reinforcement; estimating and plan reading; masonry; roofing; sitework, footings, and foundations), residential electrical (services/feeders/branch circuits; overcurrent protection; grounding and bonding; conductors and cables; raceways and boxes; lighting and specialty applications), residential HVAC (hangers and supports; furnaces and heaters; chimneys, flues, and vents; combustion air; ducts, ventilation and exhaust; fuel gas and oil; piping), and residential plumbing (general plumbing and regulations; piping/valves/controls; fixtures and equipment; water supply; drain/waste/vents/sewers; specialty applications).

110 Total Questions
70% Passing Score
360 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
PSI Administered By

Exam Content Areas

Subject Area # of Questions
General Building Construction 74
Residential Electrical 12
Residential HVAC 12
Residential Plumbing 12
Total 110

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, see the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin - SC Residential Builders Commission. You can register for your exam through PSI South Carolina Exam Registration, and find licensure requirements on the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board - Licensure page.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide How to Become a General Contractor in South Carolina.

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  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the South Carolina Residential Builder Exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
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  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Pre-tabbed and highlighted book sets (or DIY tabbing guides) let you locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It's administered by PSI Services LLC, under contract with the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission.

  • The exam has 110 questions.

  • The passing score is 70% (77 correct).

  • You are allowed 360 minutes.

  • Construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of one-, two-, or multi-family residences not exceeding three stories and/or 16 units in a single apartment building.

  • You must also pass the South Carolina Residential Business Law exam and submit a license application to the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission.

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