Virginia
Master Electrician

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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board of Contractors
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 367-8511
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Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content - Two Parts

Subject Areas	# of Questions
Standards of Practice	3
Standards of Conduct	2
Renewal and Reinstatement	2
Definitions	1
Qualification for Licensure	1
Revocation of Licensure	1
General Electrical Knowledge	4
Requirements for Electrical Installations	4
Electrical - Electronic Fundamentals	5
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits	9
Service and Feeder Requirements	6
Grounding and Bonding	9
Conductors and Cables	7
Raceways and Boxes	8
Special Occupancies	4
Special Equipment	2
Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting	2
Motors and Controls	8
Utilization Equipment	6
Lighting	2
General Low Voltage Requirements	1
Communication Systems	1
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems	2

Total Number of Test Questions:	90
Time Allowed (minutes):	270
Passing Score:	63

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2008, NFPA.
2.	American Electrician's Handbook, 15th Edition, Terrell Croft, Wilford Summers.

Additional Recommended Books and Codes

1.	Virginia Individual License and Certification Regulations, 18 VAC 50-30, Virginia Board of Contractors.
2.	Virginia Code, Professions and Occupations - Contractors, Title 54, Chapter 11
3.	New Home Warranty Statute, 55-70.1.

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Virginia • Master Electrician

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Comprehensive Tutorial
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