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PSI Examinations

PSI Examinations

General PSI Information

  •          The State of Michigan has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) examination program. PSI provides this examination through a network of computer examination centers in Michigan.
  •          Once your application has been reviewed and you’ve been approved to test, your information is sent to PSI. They should reach out within 10 business days to notify you that you can now pay for your exam and schedule.
  •           Applications are good for one year from the date of first review. If you do not pass all required exams within the one-year application period, you will need to re-apply and be approved to test again.
  •          All applications are reviewed in order of receipt. Previously being approved to test does not move your application to the front of the line for review.
  •          For Electrical Journeymen, Master Electrician, and Sign Specialist applicants:
    •    You are only allowed TWO (2) failed testing attempts within two (2) years. If you fail twice within two years, you will need to wait a full year from the date of your last failed attempt before reapplying and being approved to take the test again. You will also need to take an approved course and provide proof you’ve taken it with your new application.
  •          For Residential Builder Salesperson applicants:
    •    You DO NOT need to be approved first to test. You must take and pass the exam at PSI before submitting your application. Passing test scores are good for one year.
  •          While PSI schedules and proctors the exams, the exams are created by the professional staff of the Bureau of Construction Codes and are based on the appropriate code, law, and rules governing the trade.  

Candidate Information Bulletins

Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs) may be found on the PSI website. These CIBs include additional information about the exams, scheduling, the testing process, and reference materials for the exam questions.

Boiler Candidate Information Bulletin -for Boiler Installer and Boiler Repairer applicants.

Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin -for Journeymen Electrician, Fire Alarm Specialty Technicians, Sign Specialists, and Master Electrician applicants.  

Elevator Candidate Information Bulletin – for Elevator Journeyperson and Elevator Contractor applicants.

Code Official - Building Candidate Information Bulletin -for Building Officials, Building Inspectors, and Building Plan Reviewer applicants. 

Code Official- Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin – for Electrical Inspector and Electrical Plan Reviewer applicants.

Code Official- Mechanical Candidate Information Bulletin – for Mechanical Inspector or Mechanical Plan Reviewer applicants.

Code Official- Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin- for Plumbing Inspector or Plumbing Plan Reviewer applicants.

Mechanical Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin- for Mechanical Contractor applicants testing for the first time or testing for additional classifications.

Plumbing Candidate Information – for Journey Plumber, Master Plumber, and Plumbing Contractor applicants.

Residential Builder Candidate Information – For Individual Residential Builder, Maintenance & Alteration (M&A), and Salesperson applicants.

Exam Accommodations and Alternative Test Delivery Arrangements

 Accommodation Requests- Accommodation requests must be made to PSI directly. All PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a candidate’s needs. Requests for accommodation may be made here. Please note: if your application expires and you were unable to pass the exam within the one-year application period, you will need to request accommodation again on the new application.

Language Options- Currently, the only examinations available in both English and Spanish are Individual Residential Builder, Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractor, and Salesperson. You will select the exam in your preferred language while scheduling the exam at PSI.

Delivery Options- At this time, the only exams available online to be taken remotely at home are Plumbing Contractor and Master Plumber. These are also available at PSI Testing Centers.  You must select your preferred delivery method while scheduling the exam at PSI.