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Maine

Master Electrician

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Maine Electrician‘s Examining Board
Office of Occupational Regulation

35 State House Station
Augusta, ME  04333
Phone:  (207) 624-8603
Exam Provider
ProV, Inc.
150 W Civic Center Dr, Suite 601
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone:  (866)  720-7768
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
General Electrical Knowledge16
Communication Systems3
Equipment for General Use12
Motors & Controls5
Special Conditions7
Special Equipment7
Special Occupancies6
Wiring & Protection19
Wiring Methods & Materials25
Total number of test questions:
100
Time allowed (hours):
4.0
Scope of Work

Those who have the knowledge and skills to install, repair, alter, add to or change any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit or any part thereof, which generates, transmits, transforms or utilizes electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power or communications, all in compliance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, laws and regulations.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2020, NFPA
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
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2.
Maine Electrician‘s Laws and Rules
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3.
Mike Holt‘s Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory, 2007, Mike Holt
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2020, George Hart
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3.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2020, Ray Holder
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Reference #2 above contains practical applications of the NEC such as Ohm‘s Law, series/parallel circuits, voltage drop, load calculations, motor phases, impedance, inductance and math formulas you are expected to know.  “Basic Knowledge” is covered in the exam but detailed subjects are assumed and not specifically called out in the bulletin.

A good “calculations” book where you can drill yourself repeatedly is always a good way to remember the most basic math procedures.  Generally, you won't have time during an exam to search for these procedures in a book.

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