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Idaho Journeyman Electrician License Examination
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Idaho Electrician License: Study Roadmap
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Exam Rules, NEC Navigation & Idaho LawsYou are here
Master PSI testing rules, IDAPA 24.39.10 licensing rules, state amendments, and NEC Article 90/100 foundations.
Electrical Math, Conductors & Box Fill
Calculate Ohm's law, voltage drop, conductor ampacity derating (Table 310.16), and box/conduit fill (Article 314).
Branch Circuits, Services & Load Calculations
Size branch circuits, feeders, service entrances, standard/optional dwelling unit load calculations (Article 220).
Grounding, Motors, Special Occupancies & Timed Exams
Master Article 250 grounding, Article 430 motors, hazardous locations (500-516), pools (680), and full-length timed practice tests.
Can You Take the ID Electrician Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Create a DOPL Online Services account at edopl.idaho.gov, then register and pay for the exam directly through PSI at test-takers.psiexams.com/idcon/test.
- •Submit the Electrical Journeyman application with work verification forms to DOPL after passing the exam ($70 total processing: $15 application fee plus $55 license fee).
- •Bring your own NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (2020 or 2023 edition) or the NFPA 70 NEC Handbook (2020 or 2023), plus Ugly's Electrical References (any edition); Ferm's Fast Finder Index and Tom Henry's Key Word Index are optional.
- •Highlighting, underlining and permanent indexing done before the exam are allowed; no writing is allowed during the exam, and loose papers and temporary markers such as Post-its are prohibited.
- •Bring a silent, non-programmable calculator; confirm the approved device rules in the current PSI candidate bulletin.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Orientation, NEC Navigation & Idaho Regulations
4 sections
Chapter 2: Electrical Theory & Essential Math Calculations
4 sections
Chapter 3: Conductors, Raceways & Box Sizing Calculations
4 sections
Chapter 4: Branch Circuits & Overcurrent Protection
4 sections
Chapter 5: Feeders, Services & Outside Branch Circuits
4 sections
Chapter 6: Load Calculations: Dwellings & Commercial
4 sections
Chapter 7: Grounding and Bonding: Systems & Electrodes
3 sections
Chapter 8: Grounding and Bonding: Equipment & Enclosures
3 sections
Chapter 9: Wiring Methods, Cables & Conduits
4 sections
Chapter 10: Equipment for General Use: Devices, Luminaires & Appliances
4 sections
Chapter 11: Motors, Motor Circuits & Controllers
4 sections
Chapter 12: Special Occupancies & Hazardous Locations
4 sections
Chapter 13: Special Equipment, Emergency Systems & Renewable Energy
5 sections
ID Electrician Exam Details
Idaho Journeyman Electrician License Examination
Administered by Idaho Electrical Board / Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Idaho Electrical Board / Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) content outline
13 of 100 items on the PSI Idaho journeyman outline: electrical theory, general trade knowledge and code use.
25 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 2: branch circuits, feeders, services, overcurrent protection, and grounding and bonding.
19 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 3: wiring methods, conductors, raceways, cables and boxes.
19 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 4: cords, switches, receptacles, panelboards, luminaires, appliances, motors and transformers.
12 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 5: hazardous (classified) locations and other special occupancies.
6 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 6: signs, pools, information technology equipment, solar and other special equipment.
6 of 100 items, named for NEC Chapter 7: emergency and standby systems and Class 1, 2 and 3 circuits.
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What's Next After the ID Electrician?
After passing the ID Electrician, you can pursue these career paths
Idaho Master Electrician
Sit the Idaho Master Electrician exam (75% to pass) after holding an active Idaho journeyman license for at least four years, per the Idaho Electrical Board.
Idaho Electrical Contractor
Obtain an Idaho Electrical Contractor license to bid, pull permits, and operate an independent electrical contracting business in the state.
NASCLA Accredited Journeyman Electrician
Pursue multi-state electrical credentialing through the NASCLA trade examination program where recognized across participating jurisdictions.
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