NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Courses

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NASCLA Accredited Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors Exam Prep Package
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What's on the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor Exam

The NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors is an open-book exam administered by PSI. It is accepted by 16 state agencies in lieu of their state trade exam. The exam covers residential electrical installations under the NEC including grounding, wiring methods, load calculations, service equipment, and residential-specific code requirements.

80 Total Questions
75% (60 correct) Passing Score
180 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
PSI Administered By

Exam Content Areas

Subject area # of questions
General Code Requirements ~8
Project Design and Management ~6
Safety ~8
Electrical Theory and Principles ~10
Wiring and Protection ~14
Wiring Methods and Materials ~12
Equipment for General Use (Residential) ~10
Special Occupancies (Residential) ~6
Communication Systems ~6
Total 80

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide Your Need-to-Know About the NASCLA Exam.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Whether you choose pre-tabbed and highlighted books or use DIY tabbing and highlighting guides, you will be equipped to locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. A step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The NASCLA Accredited Electrical Exam for Residential Electrical Contractors is administered by PSI for candidates applying through participating state agencies.

  • The exam has 80 questions.

  • The passing score is 75% (60 correct).

  • Candidates have 180 minutes to complete the exam.

  • Yes. The exam is open book. Approved references may be brought to the exam. Consult the NASCLA candidate bulletin for the current reference list and any closed-book portions.

  • The exam covers residential-focused electrical code and installations: general code requirements, project design, safety, electrical theory, wiring and protection, wiring methods, equipment, special occupancies, and communication systems. The detailed breakdown is listed in the Exam Content Areas table above.

  • Yes. The NCBEEC accepts the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors in lieu of the Special Restricted Single-Family Detached (SP-SFD) examination.

  • Use the Candidate Information Bulletin linked in the Resources & Requirements section of this worksheet.

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