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California General Electrician Exam Study Resources

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Official California General Electrician Information

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Administration
Administered by CPS HR Consulting; approved candidates schedule through Pearson Vue.
Source: California DIR/DLSE Electrician Certification Program, test information
Examination format
100 questions in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026
Reference policy
All required reference materials are available directly within the testing system. You will not be permitted to bring or access any outside materials.
Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026
Provided NEC reference
The provided references include the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition.
Source: California Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin, published July 2026
Fees
$75.00 initial certification application fee. A separate $100.00 examination or retake fee.
Source: California DIR/DLSE Electrician Certification Program, fee schedule

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NEC Article 110, Electrical Installations

Working space clearances (Table 110.26), temperature ratings (110.14), interrupting ratings, and workmanlike execution.

NEC Article 210, Branch Circuits

GFCI, AFCI, circuit ratings, outlet spacing, and the continuous load rule.

NEC Article 220, Load Calculations

Step-by-step residential standard and optional methods with worked examples.

NEC Article 230, Services

Overhead clearances, 6-disconnect rule, minimum 100A service, and disconnect location.

NEC Table 310.16, Wire Sizing & Ampacity

Temperature columns, correction factors, adjustment factors, and NEC 240.4(D).

NEC Article 430, Motors

Conductor sizing, SCGF protection at 250%, overload protection, and disconnect rules.

NEC Article 240, Overcurrent Protection

Standard breaker ratings, 240.4(D) small conductors, and the 10-foot and 25-foot tap rules.

NEC Article 250, Grounding & Bonding

Grounding electrode system, bonding jumpers, and equipment grounding conductors.

NEC 314.16, Box Fill Calculations

Five volume categories, cubic-inch table, and exam-style worked examples.

NEC Chapter 9, Conduit Fill

Tables C1–C12, 40% fill rule, and how to size conduit for mixed wire bundles.

Electrician Exam Math: Complete Formula Guide

Ohm's Law, power wheel, voltage drop, three-phase power, and transformer calculations with worked examples.

NEC Article 300, Wiring Methods

Physical protection, burial depths, 6-inch free conductor rule, boxes at splices, and plenum wiring.

NEC Articles 404 & 406, Switches & Receptacles

15A vs 20A receptacle rules, tamper-resistant requirements, wet/damp location covers, and snap switch grounding.

NEC Article 334, NM Cable (Romex)

Permitted uses, 4½-foot support intervals, 12-inch box rule, 1.25-inch edge clearance, and where Romex is prohibited.