NH Journeyman Electrician study guide
NH Journeyman Electrician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician license is issued by the Electricians' Board within the state's Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC). It sits between apprentice and master in New Hampshire's regulated electrical trades, which also cover master and high/medium voltage electricians. Licensing matters in New Hampshire: the Board states that an active and valid New Hampshire electrician license is required to work with 30 volts or higher, and apprentices must register with the OPLC. The Board describes its role as developing and maintaining ethical, professional and educational standards for electrician licensure to safeguard the state's citizens, including disciplinary action for violations. Topics on this exam: National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and code changes and RSA 319-C, administrative rules, and installation concerns. The NH Journeyman Electrician study guide has 4 sections and about 1,294 words.
01National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and code changes
This domain tests how well you locate and apply NFPA 70 to field installations, using the edition and New Hampshire amendments named in the candidate bulletin. Expect calculation items, wiring-method and grounding questions, and code-change items that separate the current edition from older editions.
331 words, about 2 min02RSA 319-C
RSA 319-C is New Hampshire’s electricians licensing statute. The exam tests the board’s authority, license categories and qualifications, renewal and continuing education, exemptions, and enforcement.
314 words, about 2 min03Administrative rules
The New Hampshire Electricians’ Board’s administrative rules implement RSA 319-C. The exam tests the procedural detail that the statute leaves to rules: applications, examination eligibility, license renewal, continuing education, apprentice registration, complaints, and hearings.
334 words, about 2 min04Installation concerns
Installation concerns test whether you can turn code rules into a safe, inspectable installation. Expect conductor and raceway selection, box fill, support and protection, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, working clearances, and proper use of listed equipment.
315 words, about 2 min