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Key Facts: CO Electrician Exam
70%
Passing Score
DORA
80
Questions
4-hour limit
$75-100
Exam Fee
PSI
NEC 2023
Code Edition
DORA
Colorado's journeyman electrician exam is based on the NEC 2023 and administered by PSI under DORA. The exam has 80 questions with a 4-hour time limit and requires 70% to pass. Colorado recently passed SB 25-165 affecting electrical licensing. The exam fee is approximately $75-100.
About the CO Electrician Exam
The Colorado journeyman electrician exam is administered by PSI under the DORA State Electrical Board. It tests NEC 2023 knowledge including electrical theory, wiring methods, grounding, load calculations, and Colorado-specific amendments including recent SB 25-165 updates.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$75-100 (Colorado DORA State Electrical Board)
CO Electrician Exam Content Outline
Wiring Methods & Materials
Raceways, cables, conduit fill, conductor ampacity, and Colorado amendments
Grounding & Bonding
Article 250, grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding, bonding
Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
Conductor sizing, GFCI/AFCI, receptacle spacing, overcurrent devices
Load Calculations & Services
Dwelling and commercial calculations, demand factors, service entrance, feeders
Motors, Special Occupancies & NEC General
Motor circuits, transformers, hazardous locations, healthcare, pools, NEC definitions
How to Pass the CO Electrician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 80 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $75-100
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What NEC edition does Colorado use?
Colorado uses the NEC 2023 edition, adopted by the DORA State Electrical Board. Recent legislation (SB 25-165) has updated licensing requirements.
Who administers the Colorado electrician exam?
The exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the DORA State Electrical Board. Schedule through PSI after DORA application approval.
What is SB 25-165?
SB 25-165 is recent Colorado legislation affecting the State Electrical Board and licensing requirements. Check DORA for the latest updates on how it affects exam requirements.
What experience is required?
Colorado requires completion of an approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience under a licensed electrician, typically 8,000 hours.