City of Indianapolis
Residential Electrical

Apply for the license

Indianapolis Board of Electrical Examiners
604 Sherman Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: (317) 327-8467
www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DMD/Compliance/Licenses/electrical.htm

Exam Administrator

Prometric
National Construction Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (800) 280-3926
www.prometric.com/Indiana/Construction.htm

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Exam content is based on Prometric Catalog #20312-75

Subject Area	# 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:	60
Time Allowed (hours):	3.0
Passing percentage:	75%

For information on exam dates, locations, and registration forms, use the link below to download the Prometric instructions for the City of Indianapolis candidates.

2008 Construction Catalog Exam
Candidate Registration and Scheduling Instructions

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Reference Books and Codes

National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2005 Edition, NFPA.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1.	Alternating Current Fundamentals, 6th Edition, 2000, John Duff, Stephen Herman.
2.	Basic Electrical Theory; Illustrated Guide, 2004, 2nd Edition, Mike Holt.
3.	Print Reading Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2005 Edition, American Technical Publishers.

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