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Iowa Electrical Examining Board

Main Office
Mailing Address
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Electrical Examining Board
215 E. 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Email Address

elecinfo@dps.state.ia.us

Telephone Number

(515) 725-6147

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2020 National Electrical Code

Iowa Master Electrician

  • The test consists of 100 questions.

  • You have 4 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

Click Here to Apply for Exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition
Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge
10%
Wiring and Protection
25%
Wiring Methods and Materials
20%
Equipment for General Use
20%
Special Occupancies
10%
Special Equipment
5%
Special Conditions
5%
Communication Systems
5%
Total
100%

Iowa Journeyman Electrician

  • The test consists of 80 questions.

  • You have 3 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition
Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge
10%
Wiring and Protection
20%
Wiring Methods and Materials
15%
Equipment for General Use
15%
Special Occupancies
10%
Special Equipment
5%
Special Conditions
5%
Total
100%

Iowa Residential Electrician

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition


Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge
10%
Wiring and Protection
25%
Wiring Methods and Materials
25%
Equipment for General Use
20%
Special Occupancies
5%
Special Equipment
5%
Special Conditions
5%
Communication Systems
5%
Total
100%

Iowa Master Residential Electrician

  • The test consists of 60 questions.

  • You have 3 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

Click Here to Apply for Exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition

Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Electrical Knowledge
10%
Wiring and Protection
25%
Wiring Methods and Materials
25%
Equipment for General Use
20%
Special Occupancies
5%
Special Equipment
5%
Special Conditions
5%
Communication Systems
5%
Total
100%

Iowa Irrigation
System Wiring Electrician

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

Click Here to Apply for Exam!

Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition

Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Knowledge
12%
Wiring and Protection
20%
Wiring Methods and Materials
20%
Equipment for General Use
20%
Special Equipment
14%
Low Voltage
14%
Total
100%

Iowa Disconnecting and Reconnecting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

  • The test consists of 50 questions.

  • You have 2 hours to complete the test.

  • You need to score at least 75% to pass.

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Reference Materials Allowed into testing center

  1. National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition
Subject Area

Percentage (%) of Questions
General Knowledge
10%
Feeders and Branch Circuits
10%
Grounding and Bonding
10%
Raceways and Enclosures
14%
Conductors
18%
Motors and Controls
30%
Special Occupancies
8%
Total
100%