Kentucky
Master Electrician

Apply for the License

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Public Protection Cabinet
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Electrical Licensing Section
101 Sea Hero Drive, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 573-2002
dhbc.ky.gov

Exam Administrator

International Code Council
900 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (888) 422-7233, ext. 5524
ICC Candidate Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	% of Questions
General Knowledge, including Plan Reading	12
Services and Service Equipment	16
Feeders	4
Branch Circuits and Conductors	16
Wiring Methods and Materials	19
Equipment and Devices	10
Control Devices	3
Motors and Generators	8
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions	12

Total Number of Test Questions:	100
Time Allowed (hours):	5.0
Minimum Passing Score:	75%

The licensing board also requires that you take and pass a written Business and Law exam for this trade.

Part of this exam requires knowledge of business management principles. We offer those study materials on a separate Kentucky Business and Law web page.

Books Allowed in the Exam

National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.

Recommended Study Materials

Kentucky • Master Electrician

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
Practice Tests ( 3 )
When you order the products above, they will be sent to you by e-mail (see FAQ page for delivery times). If you prefer the files can be burned on to a CD-ROM disc and sent by USPS mail, you must notify us within 3 days of ordering using the form on our "Contact Us" page.

Recommended DVD Study Courses
DVD Title	Price
Ohms Law
Voltage Drop
Electrical Math
Use this link to obtain the recommended "Power Wheel" for the Electrical Math video Use this link to print an updated table of references for the 2005 and 2008 NEC