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California Electrician Certification Unit

Main Office

Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Electrician Certification Unit
PO Box 420603
San Francisco, CA 94142

Email Address

ECUINFO@dir.ca.gov

Telephone Number

(510) 286-3900

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2020 National Electrical Code
2022 National Fire Alarm Code
2021 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 6th Edition
Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 6th Edition
2020 Printreading Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code
Understanding NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communications Systems (Based on the 2017 NEC)

BICSI’s Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual, 6th Edition
Lighten Up! A Training Textbook for Apprentice Lighting Technicians, 4th Edition
Illuminations, A Training Textbook for Senior Lighting Technicians, 4th Edition

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California General Electrician

  • The test consists of 100 questions.

  • You have 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

Click here to apply for exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. 2011 National Electrical Code

Reference Materials NOT allowed in testing center but used to create questions for test.

  1. 2012 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
  2. 2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
  3. Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 5th Edition
  4. Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 5th Edition
  5. Printreading Based on the 2011 National Electrical Code
  6. Understanding NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communication Systems (Based on the 2011 NEC)


Subject Area
Percentage(%) of Questions
Safety
6%
Determination of Electrical System Requirements
22%
Installation
66%
Maintenance and Repair
6%
Total
100%

California Residential Electrician

  • The test consists of 80 questions.

  • You have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

Click here to apply for exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. 2011 National Electrical Code

Reference Materials NOT allowed in testing center but used to create questions for test.

  1. 2012 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
  2. 2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
  3. Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 5th Edition
  4. Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 5th Edition
  5. Printreading Based on the 2011 National Electrical Code


Subject Area
Percentage(%) of Questions
Safety
5%
Determination of Electrical System Requirements
23%
Installation
66%
Maintenance and Repair
6%
Total
100%

California Fire-Life Safety Technician

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

Click here to apply for exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. 2011 National Electrical Code
  2. 2013 National Fire Alarm Code

Reference Materials NOT allowed in testing center but used to create questions for test.

  1. 2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
  2. Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 5th Edition
  3. Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 5th Edition
  4. Printreading Based on the 2011 National Electrical Code
  5. Understanding NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communication Systems (Based on the 2011 NEC)


Subject Area
Percentage(%) of Questions
Safety
10%
Preparation
24%
installation
12%
Termination
8%
Testing and Troubleshooting
12%
Fire Alarm Systems
34%
Total
100%

California Voice Data Video Technician

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

Click here to apply for exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. 2011 National Electrical Code

Reference Materials NOT allowed in testing center but used to create questions for test.

  1. 2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
  2. Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 5th Edition
  3. Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 5th Edition
  4. Understanding NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communication Systems (Based on the 2011 NEC)
  5. BICSI’s Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual, 6th Edition


Subject Area
Percentage(%) of Questions
Safety
8%
Preparation
22%
Installation
22%
Termination
14%
Testing and Troubleshooting
12%
Telecommunications
8%
Security and Access Control Systems
4%
Sound Systems
4%
Audiovisual Systems
6%
Total
100%

California Non-Residential Lighting Technician

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 70% to pass.

Click here to apply for exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. 2011 National Electrical Code

Reference Materials NOT allowed in testing center but used to create questions for test.

  1. 2011 CAL/OSHA – Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry
  2. Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 5th Edition
  3. Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code, 5th Edition
  4. Lighten Up! A Training Textbook for Apprentice Lighting Technicians, 4th Edition
  5. Illuminations, A Training Textbook for Senior Lighting Technicians, 4th Edition


Subject Area
Percentage(%) of Questions
Safety
16%
Fundamentals
12%
Troubleshooting, Replacement, Retrofit
50%
Lighting Control
22%
Total
100%