Required Books
The references listed have been used to create the test questions and are used in our seminar to prepare you to better navigate these books and pass the exam.
In addition to the books listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there are two downloadable documents that you are allowed to take into the exam. To view or download them, simply click on the links below.
Employer’s Tax Guide, Circular E, 2008 that can be picked up at your local IRS office or:
Current Employers Tax Guide, Circular E.
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Additional Services
These licenses allow for the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of any electrical equipment, apparatus, control system, or electrical wiring device which is attached to or incorporated into any building or structure including the bidding and contracting for such work. It does not include Low Voltage work.
Information & Applications for Conditioned Air, Electrical, Low Voltage, Plumbing, Medical Gas, & Underground Utilities as well as information for General and Residential Building Contractors licenses may be obtained from:
Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Phone (478) 207-1416
Important Contacts
Georgia currently has a reciprocity agreement with Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee for the Electrical Contractor.
Contractors must complete at least four (4) hours of continuing education per year. Application for renewal must document completion of education. License expires on June 30th of even numbered years
- The testing company is AMP.
- The exam dates are available throughout the year. It is an open-book, timed test with 140 weighted questions and an 8-hour time limit.
- The exam is divided into two parts with 4 hours for each half.
- 30 questions are Business and Law type questions and 110 are technical questions.
- All are multiple-choice.
- A score of 70% is required to pass the exam.
- The exam fee is $253.00
If you should fail the exam twice, you must complete a state approved training course before testing again.
Veterans may have 5 to 10 points added to their exam scores by submitting documentation that they served a minimum of one year in active duty status and must have served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Or, discharged for an injury or illness that occurred in the line of duty and the disability is officially rated.
The examination contains questions based on the following categories:
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions:
Compliance with Laws, Compliance with Regulations, Compliance with Administrative Requirements
Planning and Organizing Work
Technical Functions:
Installation & Maintenance of Electrical Controls & Devices
Installation and Maintenance of D-C and A-C Rotating Equipment
Installation, Sizing and Maintenance of Transformers
Installation and Maintenance of Interior Electrical Systems
Special Equipment, Conditions and Locations
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