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Kentucky Journeyman Electrician License Exam
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Kentucky Electrician License License: Complete Roadmap
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NEC Fundamentals & DefinitionsYou are here
Learn Kentucky licensing law (KRS 227A and 815 KAR 35:060), NEC Article 100 definitions, general requirements, and plan reading
Circuits, Services & Wiring Methods
Study branch circuits, feeders, services, conduit fill, cable types, and conductor ampacity
Grounding, Bonding & Motors
Master Article 250 grounding requirements, motor circuits (Article 430), and transformer protection
Special Occupancies & Calculations
Review hazardous locations, healthcare, pools, special equipment, communications, dwelling calculations, and take timed practice exams
Can You Take the KY Electrician Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Submit the DHBC electrician application with the $100 two-year license fee
- •Pass an approved journeyman exam (ICC 703 through Pearson VUE, Prov, or NASCLA) with at least 70%; a passing score stays valid for 3 years
- •Bring only the permitted references: the 2023 NEC plus Ugly's for ICC 703, or the 2017, 2020, or 2023 NEC plus Ugly's for Prov
- •Renew every two years by the end of your birth month, with 6 hours of continuing education for each year
KY Electrician Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
ICC 703 candidates must wait 10 days before retesting. Prov has no waiting period and offers an exam review after two failed attempts that each score within 10 points of passing.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Kentucky Licensing, Electrical Theory & Plan Reading
4 sections
Chapter 2: NEC Organization, Article 100 Definitions & Working Spaces
3 sections
Chapter 3: Branch Circuits & Receptacle Outlets
4 sections
Chapter 4: Feeders, Outside Branch Circuits & Calculations
3 sections
Chapter 5: Services & Service Equipment
3 sections
Chapter 6: Overcurrent Protection & Tap Rules
3 sections
Chapter 7: Grounding & Bonding — Systems & Electrodes
3 sections
Chapter 8: Grounding & Bonding — Equipment & Enclosures
3 sections
Chapter 9: Wiring Methods, Raceways & Enclosures
4 sections
Chapter 10: Conductors, Cables, Box Fill & Pull Boxes
4 sections
Chapter 11: Equipment for General Use
3 sections
Chapter 12: Motors, Generators, HVAC & Control Circuits
5 sections
Chapter 13: Special Occupancies & Conditions
5 sections
Chapter 14: Special Equipment, Standby & Communications Systems, Calculations & Exam Strategy
6 sections
KY Electrician Exam Details
Kentucky Journeyman Electrician License Exam
Administered by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC)
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What's Next After the KY Electrician?
After passing the KY Electrician, you can pursue these career paths
Kentucky Master Electrician
A Kentucky master electrician license requires 16,000 hours of verifiable electrical experience since age 16 (approved training, teaching, or an associate degree can replace part of it) and a passing score on the master exam (KRS 227A.060(2)).
Kentucky Electrical Contractor
A Kentucky electrical contractor license under KRS 227A.060(1) requires a passing score on the required exam, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance compliance, and at least $1,000,000 of general liability insurance.
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