Colorado Residential Wireman
“Residential wireman” means a person having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to wire for, and install, electrical apparatus and equipment for wiring one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings.
$795.00
Required Books
The examination is administered as an open-book exam. Use of the National Electrical Code book is allowed during the examination. A Code book will be provided for you to use.
- All examination questions are consistent with the 2023 National Electrical Code book. The 2023 National Electrical Code book and Formula Page will be provided to you at the test center. You may not write, highlight, underline, and/or index on the references. You may not use any other materials.
Add All Required Books to Cart ($189.00)
To perform electrical contracting work in Colorado, you must be a licensed Electrical Contractor registered with the state or employ a Master Electrician
"Residential wireman" means a person having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to wire for, and install, electrical apparatus and equipment for wiring one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings.
Applications and licensing information for electrical licenses can be obtained from:
Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
(303)-894-7800 /Fax (303)-894-7693
Important Contacts
Colorado has entered into reciprocal licensing agreements with the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming for journeyman electrical licenses only.
Continuing Eduation is Required
- Residential Wireman 90 Scored Items - 240 Minutes 70% (63 Items) to Pass,
- Up to 7 Non-Scored Items - 30 Minutes
- All examination questions are consistent with the 2023 National Electrical Code book. The 2023 National Electrical Code book and Formula Page will be provided to you at the test center. You may not write, highlight, underline, and/or index on the references. You may not use any other materials.
- Exam fee is $78.00 and restestng fee is $73.00
American Contractors is offering a 1 and 1/2 day Electrical course that will prepare for the Colorado Electrician Exam classifications. This preparation will increase your chances of passing the Colorado Master Electrician exam, the Residential Wireman exam and the Journeyman Wireman exam. Please call 800-992-1910 for more information!
