Free WA Electrician Exam Prep
Washington 01 General Journey Level Electrician License Exam
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Washington Electrician License License: Complete Roadmap
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NEC Fundamentals & Theory (Section 1)You are here
Master NEC code navigation, Article 100 definitions, and fundamental electrical theory for the Washington 01 exam.
Washington State Codes (Section 2)
Study WAC 296-46B amendments, RCW 19.28 licensing categories, permits, and Washington-specific electrical rules.
Calculations & Sizing
Practice residential and commercial load calculations, voltage drop, conductor ampacity, and motor calculations.
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Take timed section-by-section practice exams to master the PSI 3-hour NEC and 1-hour WAC pacing.
Can You Take the WA Electrician Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Apply to L&I and receive an exam approval letter with an Exam Unique ID before scheduling with PSI
- •Pass each section with at least 70% within one year of the approval letter date
- •Open book: original copyrighted references (the 2020 NEC per L&I and PSI) and printed RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B in a three-ring binder; permanent tabs and highlighting only, no personal notes
- •Wait 14 days after a failed attempt; after three failures in a one-year period, wait 90 days between attempts
WA Electrician Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Within the one-year exam period that starts on the L&I approval letter date, you retake only the sections you failed, billed by the hour ($45 for the 1-hour Washington Codes section, $65 for the 3-hour NEC & Theory section). Wait 14 days after a failure; after failing any section three times in a one-year period, wait 90 days between attempts. Passed sections do not carry into a new exam period.
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Questions covering NEC rules, Washington-specific codes (RCW 19.28 & WAC 296-46B), and electrical calculations
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Structure & Open-Book Code Navigation
3 sections
Chapter 2: Electrical Theory & Fundamental Math
3 sections
Chapter 3: General Installation Requirements & Conductor Sizing
3 sections
Chapter 4: Wiring Methods, Raceways & Enclosure Calculations
4 sections
Chapter 5: Branch Circuits, Feeders & Overcurrent Protection
5 sections
Chapter 6: Grounding & Bonding (Article 250)
3 sections
Chapter 7: Services, Feeders & Load Calculations
3 sections
Chapter 8: Equipment for General Use & Equipment Over 1000 Volts (Articles 400-490)
3 sections
Chapter 9: Motors, HVAC Equipment, Generators & Transformers (Articles 430-450)
3 sections
Chapter 10: Hazardous Locations & Special Occupancies (Articles 500-590)
3 sections
Chapter 11: Special Equipment (Articles 600-695)
3 sections
Chapter 12: Emergency Systems, Special Conditions & Communications (Articles 700-830)
2 sections
Chapter 13: Washington Electrical Laws & Administrative Code (RCW 19.28 & WAC 296-46B)
7 sections
WA Electrician Exam Details
Washington 01 General Journey Level Electrician License Exam
Administered by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) content outline
60 questions in 3 hours: NEC Articles 90-830 by article group (for example, 10 on wiring methods, 6 on overcurrent protection, 6 on grounding and bonding, 4 on services) plus 7 on general trade knowledge and theory
17 questions in 1 hour on RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B: certificates and scopes, trainees and supervision, contractors, permits and inspections, penalties, and Washington amendments to the NEC
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13 Chapters
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What's Next After the WA Electrician?
After passing the WA Electrician, you can pursue these career paths
Washington Master Electrician (01)
After holding a 01 journey level certificate for four years, you may take the 01 master electrician exam (80 NEC and theory, 20 Washington codes, and 10 major load calculation questions) to serve as a contractor's designated master electrician while still doing electrical work (RCW 19.28.191).
Washington Electrical Administrator (01)
The 01 general administrator exam (65 NEC and theory, 17 Washington codes, and 10 major load calculation questions) has no experience prerequisite; administrators can be designated by an electrical contractor but need an electrician certificate to do installations.
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