Required Books
The reference materials listed were used to create this exam. The exam may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.
The exam is OPEN-Book.
We carry the approved references for this exam.
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American Contractors Exam Services
2023 National Electrical Code, softcover, Tabbed & Highlighted in house
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Tom Henry's Key Word Index- 2023
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NASCLA
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2024 elections for the NASCLA Electrical Exam: Standard 90.1 has been a benchmark for commercial building…
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Business and Law
NASCLA
Basic Business & Project Management for Contractors- NASCLA 14th edition Basic, Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project…
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NFPA 70E-24 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, 2024
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Find every OSHA general industry regulation and form needed for compliance by using our 29 CFR 1910 book.…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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American Contractors Exam Services
Permanent Tabs printed for the 2023 Ugly's Electrucal Reference
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NASCLA
American Contractors Exam Services has put together a package of permanent Tabs for the NASCLA Contractor's Guide to…
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PMBOK Guide is the go-to resource for project management practitioners. The project management profession has significantly evolved due…
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The 2023 Edition offers the most pertinent, up-to-date information for electricians, including updated National Electric Code (NEC) and…
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Understanding Electrical Theory for NEC Applications, Mike Holt
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) has partnered with several industry stakeholders to create one nationally recognized accredited trade examination for electricians. Through administering state agencies, NASCLA offers (3) different open book electrical trade examinations through the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program. They are Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
License Requirements
In order to take the examination(s), you must check with the administering state agency on their requirements or pre-approvals needed before signing up with the testing provider.
NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program's administration process will differ from the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors. Candidates and will only be able to take an examination through an administering regulatory agency. It will not be available as a national, stand alone examination through an independent testing provider.
Candidates must apply with the administering state agency to become approved to take an electrical examination through the program. The candidate must follow all state agency requirements to become licensed.
Reciprocity
States Accepting the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program are: Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska*, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina (both Residential & Commercial Licensing Boards), Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
*Nebraska is Administering only in Nebraska.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education requirements exsit in many cases, please check with the Administering State.
The Exam
The fee for the exam is $125.00
- The NASCLA National Electrical Contractor Exam has 100 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 4.5 hours. A 75% is required to pass.
Topics on the exam include General Code Requirements, Project Design & Management,Safety, Electrical Theory & Principles, Wiring & Protection, Wiring Methods & Materials, Special Occupancies, Special Conditions & Equipment and Communication Systems.
- A Physical Diagram/Blueprint Packet is handed out onsite at the testing center.
To schedule your exam, you must first obtain pre-approval NASCLA.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors offers a NASCLA Accredited Electrical Program Contactors seminar to prepare for the NASCLA Electrical exam. We also carry the approved references for the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Program.
Candidates will only be able to take an examination within the program through an administering regulatory agency; it will not be available as a national, stand alone examination through an independent testing provider.
Candidates must apply with the administering state agency to become approved to take an electrical examination through the program.
Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors
2605 Missouri Blvd. / POB 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-522-3280
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