Washington electrician exam prep
Washington L&I certifies electricians by specialty and PSI gives the exams: an NEC and Theory section and a Washington Codes section (RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B), each scored on its own, open book, on the 2020 NEC until July 2027.
General Journeyman (01)
NEC and Theory: 60 scored, 180 min · Washington Codes: 17 scored, 60 min
Washington L&I 01 General Journeyman Electrician certification exam (PSI): NEC and Theory, 60 questions in 3 hours, and Washington Codes (RCW 19.28 / WAC 296-46B), 17 questions in 1 hour — 70% on each, open book, on the 2020 NEC.
Residential Specialty (02)
NEC and Theory: 40 scored, 120 min · Washington Codes: 17 scored, 60 min
Washington L&I 02 Residential Specialty Electrician certification exam (PSI): NEC and Theory, 40 questions in 2 hours, and Washington Codes (RCW 19.28 / WAC 296-46B), 17 questions in 1 hour — 70% on each, open book, on the 2020 NEC.
Licensing is run by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Electrical Program; exams are delivered by PSI.