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Georgia Electrician License Study Resources

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Note: Our practice questions are based on NEC 2023.Official Georgia licensing and exam-format details are being verified against primary sources.

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Credential scope
Class I is restricted to single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or the service lateral. Class II Electrical Contractor licenses are unrestricted.
Source: Georgia Rule 121-3, Application for Licensure
Experience
A minimum of 4 years of Primary experience in the electrical field.
Source: Georgia Rule 121-3, Application for Licensure
Examination format
140 scored questions for both classes, plus 15 pretest questions on Class I (155 total) and 22 pretest questions on Class II (162 total). Eight (8) hours are allotted to complete both parts.
Source: PSI Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook, November 2024
Tested code
Georgia State Electrical 2023 National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook. This reference list applies through December 31, 2026.
Source: PSI Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, Candidate Information Handbook, November 2024
Review course after two failures
An applicant who fails the examination twice after July 1, 1989, must submit documentation of completion of a review course before being scheduled for a third examination.
Source: Georgia Rule 121-3, Application for Licensure

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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.