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North Carolina
Intermediate Electrical (I)

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State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 206
P.O. Box 18727
Raleigh, NC  27619
Phone: (919) 733-9042
Contractor Licensing Web Page

Exam Administrator

Pearson VUE
Three Bala Plaza West, Suite 300
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (877) 224-0225
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

The exam content shown here only lists major category headings.  Please consult the Pearson Vue candidate handbook from the link below for a detailed breakdown of subject subcategories, and the text of applicable statutory code

NC Electrical Contractor's Candidate Handbook
Subject Areas # of Questions
Bonding and Grounding 11
Overcurrent Protection 9
Wiring Methods and Terminations 10
Boxes and Fittings 7
Service Entrance and Equipment 9
Motors and Control Wiring 8
Special Occupancies and Hazardous Locations 9
Load Calculations 11
Appliances, Equipment and Lighting 7
General 3
Laws, Rules, Basic Business Practices and Practical Applications 16

Total Number of Test Questions: 100
Time Allowed (hours): 6.0
Passing percentage: 75%


Reference Books and Codes

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

 

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1. Laws Applicable to Electrical Contractors in North Carolina, General Statutes, Chapter 87, Article 4) North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 87, Article 4. Doc Link
2. Board Rules for the Implementation of the Electrical Contractors Licensing Laws of North Carolina, Title 21, North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 18B. Doc Link
3. Lighting and Power Plans, see back of handbook.
4. Business and Project Management for Contractors - NC Electrical Contractors Edition, 8th Edition, National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies.
5. NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code, Current Edition, National Fire Protection Association.

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