New Jersey
Alarm Systems Electrical Contractor

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State of New Jersey
Department of Law and Public Safety
Division of Consumer Affairs
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
P.O. Box 45006
Newark, NJ 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6410
www.njconsumeraffairs.com/nonmedical/electrical.htm

Exam Administrator

Prometric
ATTN: NJ Electrical Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (800) 626-0750
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas	# of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge	10
Fire Detection	24
Intrusion Detection	24
Power Supplies	10
Signaling Circuits	10
Grounding and Bonding	6
Raceways and Enclosures	6
Conductors and Cables	6
Special Occupancies	4

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
Time Allowed (hours):	2.5
Passing percentage:	70%

Candidates must pass a separate business management principles exam to fulfill licensing requirements. We offer those study materials on a separate Electrical Business and Law web page.

Provided Reference Books

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

Candidates will not be allowed to bring their
own copy of this reference

Not Provided Reference Books
(may be used during the exam)

NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code, 2002, NFPA.

Candidates must supply their own copy of this reference

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam
(used to create exam questions)

Security: A Guide to Security System Design and Equipment Selection and Installation, 2nd Edition, 1994, Neil Cummings.

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