Iowa
Residential Electrician

Apply for the License

Electrical Examining Board
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Wallace State Office Building
215 East 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (866) 923-1082
Iowa Electrical Licensing

Exam Administrator

Prometric
Attn: Iowa Electrical Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (800) 897-2046, Fax: (800) 347-9242
Candidate Information

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	% of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge	10
Wiring and Protection	25
Wiring Methods and Materials	25
Equipment for General Use	20
Special Occupancies	5
Special Equipment	5
Special Conditions	5
Communication Systems	5

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Time Allowed (hours)	2.0

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011, NFPA.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 4th Edition, 2008, Delmar Learning

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