Trade License Exam Study Material

Recommended study material for the exams are listed below but are not limited to:

1.  Current National Electrical Code Book – Latest State Approved Edition Available at Any Electrical supply houses, or online. 
2. General Trade Knowledge

This listing is provided as a suggested resource for an individual who may wish to study the areas of telecommunications covered on the license examination. It is not an endorsement of any particular information source, nor is it intended to be a complete listing of all available sources.

Telecommunications Limited System Installer

1. Rhode Island State Building Code. 
2.  National Electrical Code. Particular attention to chapters 1 to 4, and 8.
3. ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-1991. Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
4. ANSI/EIA/TIA 569-1991. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.
5. ANSI/EIA/TIA 570-1991. Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications Wiring Standard.

Telecommunication System Technician

1. Rhode Island State Building Code. (Particular attention to Article 27). Rhode Island State Building, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.
2. National Electrical Code. (Particular attention to Chapters 1 to 4 and 8). National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1900 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA (1-800-344-3555).
3. ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-1991. Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
4. ANSI/EIA/TIA 569-1991. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.
5. ANSI/EIA/TIA 570-1991. Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
6. Newton, Harry. Newton’s Telecom Dictionary, New York: Telecom Inc.

Telecommunications System Contractor

1. Rhode Island State Building Code. Particular attention to Article 27.
2. National Electrical Code. Particular Chapters 1-4 and 8.
3. ANSI/EIA/TIA 568-1991. Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
4. ANSI/EIA/TIA 569-1991. Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.
5. ANSI/EIA/TIA 570-1991. Residential and Light Commercial Telecommunications Wiring Standard.
6. Newton, Harry. Newton’s Telecom Dictionary, New York: Telecom Library Inc.
7. Robert, William J., and Corley, Robert N. Dillavou and Howard’s Principles of Business Law (8th Edition), Prentice-Hall, 1967.
8. Rhode Island Small Business Handbook. Princeton, MA: Princeton Publishing, 1993 (a book on basic business accounting).

Data

1. PC Magazine Guide to Connectivity (2nd Ed.), Emeryville, CA: Ziff Davis Press.
2. Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), 10500 University Center Dr. Suite 100, Tampa, FL.

Telephony

1. Talley, David. Basic Telephone Switching Systems. Hayden Book Company, 1979.
2. Bellcore Technical References. Particularly TR 506, Iss 3, Sept. 1991.
3. Bellamy, John C. Digital Telephony. John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
4. Carlson, Bruce A. Communications Systems (2nd Ed.). McGraw-Hill, 1975.
5. Freeman, Roger L. Telecommunications Transmission Handbook (2nd Ed.), John Wiley & Sons, 1981.

Sound

1. Runstein, Robert. Recording Techniques.
2. Ohm's Law.
3. Basic Electronics.

Video

1. Reference Data for Radio Engineers. Howard W Sams & Co. Particular attention to frequency data units, constants, and conversions, as well as broadcasting and recording.
2. FCC Rules and Regulations Part 76. Federal Communications Commission.
3. Freeman, Roger L. Telecommunications Transmission Handbook (2nd Ed.). John Wiley & Sons, 1981.

**These publications are available through the following Electronic Industries Association:

•  Telecommunications Industry Association, American National Standards Institute, 1430 New York, NY 10018.
•  Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness W Englewood, CO 80112.
• Telecommunications Industries Association (TIA), 2500 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201, USA (703) 907-7700.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA (212) 642-4900.
• Electronic Industries Association (EIA), 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3834, USA (703) 907-7500.
• BICSI, 10500 University Center Drive, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33612-6415, (813) 979-1991, 800-242-7405.
   

140 Full License 

• Dig Safe Study guide in English: www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Excavator%20Manual%20AUG%202017.pdf
• Dig Safe study guide in Spanish: www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Manual%20del%20Excavador%20APR13.pdf
• OSHA CFR 1926 Subpart P, including ): §1926.650, §1926.651, §1926.652, and Appendix A and B: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=a52129dfb1f01328f137789c245f6c8e&mc=true&n=sp29.8.1926.p&r=SUBPART&ty=HTM
• OSHA eTool study guide: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/pit/operations/loadcomposition.html
• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift): https://dlt.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur571/files/2023-10/Powered%20Industrial%20Trucks%20%28Forklift%29%20eTool%20%28PDF%29.pdf
• Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe by Gary J. Ober.
• Forklifts – Crane Institute of America.
• Mobile Cranes Today - 5^th Edition by DH Campbell.
• Rotary Drilling Safety on the Rig, 4^th Edition, Lesson 10 

141 Lattice Crane         

• Mobile Crane Today -5th Edition by DH Campbell.
• IPT’S Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby.

142 Hydraulic Cranes 

• Mobile Cranes Today – 5^th Edition by DH Campbell.
• IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby.

143  Aerial Lift              

• IPT’S Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby. Sec.1,5, & 6

144  Overhead Electric Crane  

• IPT’S Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby. Sec. 1,2, & 6

145 Conveyor Belt     

• Operator’s Manual

146 Concrete Pump/Screeding Eq.   

• Contact Hoisting Investigator Richard Paquet 401-207-1311 

147  Const. Forklift/Telehandler              

• OSHA eTool study guide: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/pit/operations/loadcomposition.html
• Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift) eTools https://dlt.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur571/files/2023-10/Powered%20Industrial%20Trucks%20%28Forklift%29%20eTool%20%28PDF%29.pdf
• Forklifts – Crane Institute of America

 207 Excavating Equipment

• Dig Safe study guide in English - www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Excavator%20Manual%20AUG%202017.pdf.
• Dig Safe study guide in Spanish- www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Manual%20del%20Excavador%20APR13.pdf 
• OSHA CFR 1926 Subpart P, including): §1926.650, §1926.651, §1926.652, and Appendix A and B): https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=a52129dfb1f01328f137789c245f6c8e&mc=true&n=sp29.8.1926.p&r=SUBPART&ty=H
• Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe by Gary J. Ober.

208 Drilling Rig   

(Cassion Drilling)        

• Rotary Drilling Safety on the Rig, 4^th Edition, Unit 1, Lesson 10

100 Hydraulic Delivery Truck            

• IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby Sec 1,5, & 6

101 Lattice Crane                 

• IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby Sec 1,4, & 6

102 Hydraulic Crane            

• IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby Sec 1,5, & 6

103 Overhead Electric Crane            

•  IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby Sec 1,2, & 6

105 Crane Sign                     

• IPT’s Crane and Rigging Training Manual by Ronald G. Garby Sec 1,5, & 6

106 Aerial Lift                       

• Operator’s Manual

107 Segmental Lift Hoist/Erecting Arm

• Tunnel work

204 Excavating Equipment                

• Dig Safe study guide in English -www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Excavator%20Manual%20AUG%2020….
• Dig Safe study guide in Spanish- www.digsafe.com/data/userfiles/file/DGS%20Manual%20del%20Excavador%20APR13.pdf
• OSHA CFR 1926 Subpart P, including): §1926.650, §1926.651, §1926.652, and Appendix A and B : https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=a52129dfb1f01328f1377…;
• Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader-Backhoe – Gary J. Ober

Recommended study material for the exams are listed below but are not limited to: 

1. International Mechanical Code Book, Year 2003-Latest State approved Edition. Available at 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI Phone: (401) 222-3032 
2. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 4th Ed. (ISBN#0-7668-0667-7 Delmar Book) 
3. Publications and Addresses:
   • SMACNA – 4201 Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 02151 
   • HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal & Flexible, 2nd Ed. Author: Sheet Metal & A/C Contractors National Association Inc. Publisher: SMACNA ISBN: 1481
   • OSHA – 4025 WEST PETERSON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60646 
   • Welding Principals and Applications – 3 Columbus Circle, Box 15-015 Albany, NY 12212 
   • State Building Codes – 1 Capitol Hill, Providence RI 02908  
4. General Trade Knowledge

Irrigation Licensing 

1. Understanding the effects of water pressure and flow rates and how it effects sprinkler design. 
2. The principles of backflow preventers and back siphonage. 
3. Refer to The Complete Irrigation Workbook by Larry Keesen. 
4. Basic understanding of low voltage wiring, zone valves and control wiring.
5. Licensing requirements for irrigation installers. 6. Requirements for operating heavy equipment backhoes and trenching machines.