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Key Facts: DC Electrician Exam
70%
Passing Score
DCRA
80
Questions
4-hour limit
$75-100
Exam Fee
PSI
NEC 2020
Code Edition
DCRA
DC's journeyman electrician exam is based on the NEC 2020 and administered by PSI under the DCRA. The exam has 80 questions with a 4-hour time limit and requires 70% to pass. DC's urban environment means special attention to commercial installations and high-density wiring methods.
About the DC Electrician Exam
The District of Columbia journeyman electrician exam is administered by PSI under the DCRA. It tests NEC 2020 knowledge including electrical theory, wiring methods, grounding, load calculations, and DC-specific amendments for urban electrical installations.
Questions
80 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$75-100 (DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA))
DC Electrician Exam Content Outline
Wiring Methods & Materials
Raceways, cables, conduit fill, conductor ampacity, and DC 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 DC 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 DC use?
The District of Columbia currently uses the NEC 2020 edition for the journeyman electrician exam, adopted by the DCRA.
Who administers the DC electrician exam?
The exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA).
Is the exam open book?
Yes, PSI-administered electrical exams typically allow a bound copy of the adopted NEC. No loose papers or notes permitted.
What experience is required?
DC requires documented experience under a licensed electrician, typically through an approved apprenticeship program of 8,000 hours.