Colorado Journeyman Wireman • PSI • 2026 NEC • 90 Scored Questions • 240 Minutes
Prepare for the Colorado Journeyman Electrician Exam with a focused study plan covering the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, services, feeders, branch circuits, conductor sizing, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, photovoltaic systems, and electrical calculations.
The Colorado State Electrical Board regulates individual electrician licensing through the Department of Regulatory Agencies, commonly called DORA.
Colorado's official journeyman-level licensing examination is called Journeyman Wireman. It is administered by PSI Services LLC.
The exam contains 90 scored questions with 240 minutes allowed for the scored portion. Candidates must answer at least 63 questions correctly to meet the published 70% passing requirement.
PSI may also include up to ten unscored pretest questions with an additional 30 minutes. Those questions do not count toward your final examination score.
Important 2026 code update: Colorado's electrical licensing examinations began using the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) on August 1, 2026.
The testing center provides the 2026 NEC and a Formula Page. Candidates may not use personal reference books, highlighted materials, handwritten notes, or reference tabs.
Colorado Journeyman Electrician applicants must generally document 8,000 hours of qualifying electrical work earned over at least four years. Of those hours, at least 2,000 must be commercial or industrial electrical experience.
Applicants must also meet the 288-hour electrical classroom education requirement, subject to the current training-period and Board-review rules.
Contractor Exam Preps offers the 2026 Colorado Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo, including a Colorado study guide, electrical calculations guide, 2026 NEC with tabs, flash cards, and online practice.
The store also offers a 2026 Colorado Journeyman Super Combo and a 2026 Colorado Journeyman Study Guide and NEC Combo.
These books and tabs are intended for home study. During Colorado's PSI examination, you must use the clean reference materials supplied by the testing center.
One licensing distinction matters: a Journeyman Electrician license is an individual trade credential. Operating an electrical contracting business requires separate Colorado electrical contractor registration and compliance with the Board's responsible Master Electrician requirements.
This guide explains the correct state exam, its thirteen subject categories, licensing experience, classroom education, examination reference rules, electrical study materials, and a practical six-week preparation schedule.
Important Colorado Journeyman Electrician 2026 update: The Colorado Journeyman Wireman exam uses the 2026 NEC for testing beginning August 1, 2026. PSI supplies the NEC and Formula Page. Personal codebooks, highlights, tabs, or notes are not permitted. Candidates must complete 90 scored questions in 240 minutes and correctly answer at least 63 to pass. Licensing also requires qualifying experience and 288 classroom hours under Colorado State Electrical Board rules. A Journeyman Electrician license does not automatically authorize an individual to register and operate an electrical contracting business.
A Colorado Journeyman Electrician is an electrical professional who has completed the state licensing requirements for the journeyman level.
The official PSI exam name is Journeyman Wireman.
Journeyman electricians are expected to understand electrical installations, electrical theory, wiring methods, equipment protection, circuits, and the National Electrical Code.
They work with residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems within the authority granted by Colorado law.
Those systems can include branch circuits, feeders, electrical services, panelboards, motors, transformers, lighting, controls, receptacles, and related equipment.
Journeymen also need to understand grounding and bonding, conductor ampacity, raceway fill, overcurrent protection, and electrical safety.
Many electricians gain this knowledge through several years of supervised fieldwork, apprenticeship training, and classroom education.
Colorado's standard Journeyman Electrician experience path requires 8,000 qualifying hours earned over at least four years.
At least 2,000 hours must involve commercial or industrial electrical work.
Applicants must also satisfy Colorado's 288-hour electrical training requirement. The Board reviews the dates and documentation of those classroom hours under current rules.
Once a candidate meets the qualification requirements, passing the PSI examination is an important step toward obtaining the state license.
The examination measures whether a candidate can apply electrical knowledge across the types of work permitted at the journeyman level.
It does not focus on a single specialty, such as residential service changes or industrial motors.
This broad coverage is why electricians should study subjects they do not encounter every day.
A residential electrician may need extra practice with motors and transformers. Someone who works mainly on industrial equipment may need additional review of dwelling load calculations and branch circuits.
The exam rewards broad electrical knowledge, careful code reading, and practical problem-solving.
However, a journeyman license is not the same as an Electrical Contractor registration.
Colorado regulates electrical contracting businesses separately, and the state requires the appropriate signatory authority for registered contractors.
Official credential: Colorado Journeyman Electrician.
Official PSI examination: Journeyman Wireman.
State agency: Colorado State Electrical Board, DORA.
Standard experience: 8,000 qualifying hours over at least four years.
Commercial/industrial portion: 2,000 hours.
Classroom education: 288 hours.
Contractor business registration: Separate state requirement.
Review the Colorado Electrical Board's official application and experience requirements.
Follow these steps to organize electrical experience, classroom education, PSI testing, and Colorado license issuance.
| Step | Requirement | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Identify the License | Journeyman Electrician | Choose the Journeyman Wireman examination, not Residential Wireman or Master Electrician. |
| Record Work Experience | 8,000 Hours | Document qualifying electrical work earned in at least four years. |
| Verify Commercial Experience | 2,000 Hours | Show qualifying commercial or industrial work within your 8,000 hours. |
| Complete Classroom Training | 288 Hours | Provide acceptable electrical training transcripts or educational documentation. |
| Check Training Dates | Current Board Rules | Review the eight-year education lookback and any applicable refresher-training exception. |
| Obtain Experience Affidavits | Supervising Contractor | Use the Board's Affidavit of Experience documentation. |
| Read PSI Bulletin | Exam Rules | Review question counts, scoring, security, fees, and reference rules. |
| Study the 2026 NEC | Current Exam Cycle | Use the code edition applicable since August 1, 2026. |
| Review 13 Exam Categories | Official Blueprint | Practice grounding, general knowledge, services, motors, calculations, and other subjects. |
| Schedule PSI Exam | Journeyman Wireman | Use Colorado's official PSI registration and scheduling process. |
| Take the Exam | 90 Scored Questions | Complete the scored exam within 240 minutes and meet the passing standard. |
| Submit License Application | DORA | Follow the state's application process after examination passage. |
| Maintain Your Credential | Continuing Education | Complete applicable CE and renewal requirements. |
The official Colorado PSI bulletin identifies the Journeyman Wireman exam format, approved references, and thirteen subject areas.
| Exam Detail | Authority | Current Information |
|---|---|---|
| License | Colorado | Journeyman Electrician |
| Official Exam | PSI | Journeyman Wireman |
| Licensing Board | DORA | Colorado State Electrical Board |
| Testing Provider | PSI | Computer-based examination |
| Scored Questions | PSI | 90 |
| Time Allowed | PSI | 240 minutes |
| Passing Requirement | PSI | 70%, or 63 correct |
| Optional Unscored Items | PSI | Up to 10 |
| Additional Time for Pretest | PSI | 30 minutes |
| Exam Code Edition | PSI | 2026 NEC since August 1, 2026 |
| Temporary 2023 NEC Reference Option | PSI | May be requested until December 1, 2026, although exam questions use 2026 NEC |
| Codebook | PSI | Supplied at testing center |
| Formula Page | PSI | Supplied at testing center |
| Calculator | PSI | Online calculator provided |
| Personal Books and Tabs | PSI | Not permitted |
| General Electrical Knowledge | PSI | 11 questions |
| Services, Feeders and Branch Circuits | PSI | 9 questions |
| Grounding and Bonding | PSI | 14 questions |
| Overcurrent Protection | PSI | 6 questions |
| Conductors and Cables | PSI | 8 questions |
| Raceways and Boxes | PSI | 5 questions |
| Special Occupancies | PSI | 5 questions |
| Special Equipment | PSI | 6 questions |
| Electrical Devices | PSI | 5 questions |
| Motors | PSI | 6 questions |
| Transformers | PSI | 4 questions |
| Photovoltaics | PSI | 2 questions |
| Electrical Calculations | PSI | 9 questions |
| Experience Required | DORA | 8,000 hours earned over at least four years |
| Commercial/Industrial Experience | DORA | 2,000 of the required hours |
| Classroom Education | DORA | 288 hours |
| Continuing Education | DORA | 24 hours per three-year licensing period, subject to first-renewal exception |
| Exam Fee | PSI | $78 listed in bulletin; confirm before paying |
Exam scoring: 90 scored questions, with at least 63 correct to pass.
Time: 240 minutes for the scored portion.
2026 NEC: Applies to examination questions from August 1, 2026.
References: PSI provides the NEC and Formula Page.
Important: The Journeyman Wireman exam is different from the Residential Wireman and Master Electrician examinations.
The Colorado Journeyman Wireman examination covers thirteen official content categories. Each tests a different part of everyday electrical knowledge.
Grounding and Bonding is the largest subject with 14 questions. Study grounding electrodes, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, grounded conductors, fault-current paths, and equipment connections.
General Electrical Knowledge contains 11 questions. Review electrical theory, definitions, safety concepts, wiring principles, and general installation requirements.
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits includes nine questions. Study service equipment, feeder and branch circuit sizing, load requirements, conductor protection, and related calculations.
Electrical Calculations also includes nine questions. Practice Ohm's law, power calculations, conductor sizing, voltage drop, electrical loads, motor calculations, and code-based math.
Together, these four categories account for 43 of the 90 scored questions, or approximately 47.8% of the exam.
Conductors and Cables contains eight questions. Study conductor ampacity, insulation, temperature limits, cable types, correction factors, and installation methods.
Overcurrent Protection contains six questions. Review circuit breakers, fuses, equipment protection, standard ratings, and overcurrent device sizing.
Special Equipment contains six questions. Understand the code requirements for equipment covered by special installation articles.
Motors contains six questions. Practice motor circuits, controllers, disconnects, overload protection, and conductor selection.
Raceways and Boxes contains five questions. Study conduit types, raceway sizing, box fill, support rules, and installation conditions.
Special Occupancies contains five questions. Review hazardous locations, healthcare facilities, assembly areas, temporary installations, and other special environments.
Electrical Devices contains five questions, including receptacles, switches, controls, wiring devices, and their applications.
Transformers contains four questions. Study transformer characteristics, protection, calculations, and associated wiring requirements.
Photovoltaics contains two questions. Review basic solar electrical installation requirements and relevant NEC provisions.
The exam focuses on applying the rules correctly. Memorizing practice answers without understanding the electrical reasoning can lead to mistakes when a question is worded differently.
Begin with the official PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and the 2026 National Electrical Code.
Study the subject outline in order of importance, but include practice questions from every category.
Grounding and Bonding: Learn grounding electrodes, bonding jumpers, equipment grounding conductors, and fault-current paths.
Electrical Theory: Practice voltage, amperage, resistance, power, series circuits, and parallel circuits.
Services and Feeders: Review load calculations, disconnects, service conductors, and branch circuit requirements.
Conductors: Study ampacity, insulation, adjustment, correction factors, and allowable installation methods.
Overcurrent Protection: Review fuses, circuit breakers, standard ratings, and applicable NEC rules.
Raceways and Boxes: Practice conduit fill, box fill, support requirements, and wiring method selection.
Motors: Review motor full-load current, protection, controllers, and conductor sizing.
Transformers: Study electrical calculations, protection, and installation principles.
Photovoltaics: Review the NEC provisions relating to solar electrical equipment.
Electrical Calculations: Practice using formulas and tables under timed conditions.
When reviewing questions, locate the correct NEC section and understand why it applies.
Practice finding answers in a clean codebook. Even if you use tabs at home to learn article locations, complete some sessions without them to match Colorado's PSI testing conditions.
The Colorado Journeyman Electrician and Calculations Combo provides focused practice with electrical math and NEC code questions.
Use timed sessions to build confidence, especially for calculations involving several steps.
The Colorado Journeyman examination includes electrical distribution and grounding systems. Understanding how service equipment, feeders, branch circuits, and grounding connect helps with both code questions and real electrical work.
Simplified educational electrical diagram, not an installation drawing.
Follow these eight steps to organize your training, examination preparation, and licensing process.
Confirm your goal is Colorado Journeyman Electrician and select PSI's Journeyman Wireman examination.
Document 8,000 hours earned over at least four years, including 2,000 commercial or industrial hours.
Collect electrical training records and review the Board's current education timing rules.
Read the candidate bulletin and prepare with the 2026 National Electrical Code.
Review grounding, general knowledge, conductors, branch circuits, special equipment, and calculations.
Take timed 90-question practice exams while using a clean NEC without personal tabs.
Complete 90 scored questions in 240 minutes and earn at least 63 points.
Submit the required DORA licensing documents and maintain continuing education requirements after issuance.
The official PSI blueprint includes thirteen content areas totaling 90 scored questions. These percentages are calculated from the number of questions in each category.
Total: 90 scored questions.
Largest category: Grounding and Bonding with 14 questions.
Top four combined: 43 scored questions, approximately 47.8%.
Additional items: Up to ten unscored pretest questions may appear.
Study advice: Give extra attention to the largest categories, but prepare for all thirteen topics.
Colorado PSI provides the approved NEC and Formula Page at the examination center. The references below are for preparation at home.
| Study Book or Resource | Edition or Format | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Code | 2026 NEC | Primary code edition for Colorado exams beginning August 1, 2026. |
| PSI Formula Page | Exam-Supplied | Electrical calculations during the official examination. |
| 2026 Colorado Journeyman Electrician Study Guide | Contractor Exam Preps | State-focused NEC, theory, and exam-style questions. |
| 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide | Contractor Exam Preps | Practice load calculations, voltage drop, motors, transformers, and conductor sizing. |
| 2026 NEC with Tabs | Paperback | Code navigation during home study. Personal tabs cannot be brought into Colorado's PSI test. |
| 2026 Journeyman Electrician Flash Cards | Printed Cards | Quick review of definitions, formulas, equipment, and electrical rules. |
| Journeyman Electrician Online Test Success Kit | 2026 NEC | Practice exams, timed study, and exam-style review. |
| Electrical Theory Training | Apprenticeship or Technical Textbooks | Strengthen understanding of voltage, resistance, current, power, and circuits. |
| Colorado Electrical Applications | DORA | Official experience, education, affidavits, and licensing requirements. |
| Colorado PSI Candidate Information Bulletin | June 18, 2026 Update | Official exam format, reference rules, topic counts, and scheduling information. |
Exam code edition: 2026 NEC.
Official testing references: NEC and Formula Page supplied by PSI.
Reference tabs: Helpful at home, not permitted as personal exam-room materials.
Important transition note: The PSI bulletin says the 2023 NEC may be requested until December 1, 2026, but examination questions are consistent with the 2026 NEC beginning August 1, 2026.
Colorado's Journeyman Wireman exam allows a code reference, but candidates cannot bring their own books.
PSI supplies the 2026 NEC and a Formula Page, and candidates may not write in or mark these materials.
Best study method: Locate the applicable NEC rule, read it carefully, and practice applying it to electrical situations.
Exam references: PSI supplies the NEC and Formula Page.
Time management: 240 minutes divided by 90 scored questions equals approximately 2.67 minutes per question.
Code navigation: Practice with an unmarked NEC to prepare for the testing-center reference.
A Colorado Journeyman Electrician can perform electrical work within the scope established by Colorado electrical licensing law.
Journeyman-level electrical work may involve residential, commercial, and industrial installations, depending on the job and the applicable regulatory requirements.
This includes installing conductors, raceways, devices, electrical services, feeders, branch circuits, equipment, lighting, and related systems.
Journeymen may also work with motors, transformers, controls, and other electrical equipment.
Electrical safety remains a major responsibility.
Electrical workers must understand how equipment is protected, how circuits are grounded and bonded, and which methods are appropriate for particular installations.
Electrical work frequently requires reading plans, following specifications, sizing conductors, evaluating electrical loads, and selecting the correct protective devices.
Journeyman electricians must also understand the inspection and code requirements applicable to their jobs.
For example, a service installation may involve calculating loads, selecting conductors, sizing a disconnect, planning grounding electrodes, and checking working clearances.
A motor installation may involve conductor sizing, motor controllers, overload protection, and a disconnecting means.
The ability to move between these different subjects is one reason the Journeyman Wireman exam covers thirteen categories.
Colorado also regulates electrical contractors as businesses.
Passing the Journeyman Wireman exam does not automatically create an Electrical Contractor registration.
The state requires a registered contractor to meet its business and signatory authority requirements, and a Journeyman Electrician alone cannot serve as the signatory authority for an electrical contractor company.
Electricians who plan to operate an electrical contracting business should review the Master Electrician qualification and contractor registration process.
Some cities and local permitting authorities may also impose registration or project-specific requirements.
Always confirm the proper licensing and business rules before undertaking electrical contracting work.
Individual license: Colorado Journeyman Electrician.
Authorized work: Electrical work within the state's journeyman scope and applicable supervision and employment rules.
Contractor registration: Separate business requirement.
Master Electrician: Different state license level with additional qualification routes.
| License or Registration | Authority | Main Requirement or Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Apprentice | Colorado DORA | Registered electrical work experience under appropriate supervision. |
| Residential Wireman | Colorado State Electrical Board | 4,000 qualifying residential hours in no less than two years, plus required classroom education. |
| Journeyman Electrician | Colorado State Electrical Board | 8,000 qualifying hours, including 2,000 commercial/industrial hours, and 288 classroom hours. |
| Master Electrician | Colorado State Electrical Board | Advanced electrical licensing with additional experience or qualifying education pathways. |
| Electrical Contractor | Colorado State Electrical Board | Separate electrical contracting business registration and signatory authority requirements. |
| Journeyman Wireman Exam | PSI | 90 scored questions, 240 minutes, 63 correct to pass. |
| Master Electrician Exam | PSI | Separate exam blueprint with 90 scored questions and a 240-minute limit. |
| NASCLA Journey-Level Electrician | NASCLA | Separate national examination, not automatically a substitute for Colorado's PSI Journeyman Wireman exam. |
Journeyman Electrician: Individual license for qualifying electrical work.
Master Electrician: Separate advanced individual license.
Electrical Contractor: Separate registered business.
Important: Prepare for PSI's Colorado Journeyman Wireman examination unless your licensing authority specifically directs you to a different test.
8,000 Qualifying Hours
288 Hours • 90 Scored Questions
Colorado DORA Requirements
Experience: 8,000 hours earned over at least four years.
Commercial/industrial work: 2,000 hours.
Classroom education: 288 hours. Under Colorado's revised rules, education timing and refresher training may affect eligibility.
License issuance: Passing the exam does not guarantee approval without meeting all state requirements.
Use six organized weeks to review the NEC, practice electrical calculations, and become more comfortable with the 90-question PSI examination.
The Colorado Journeyman Wireman exam can be difficult because it combines electrical theory, NEC code rules, installation knowledge, and calculations under time pressure.
The exam contains 90 scored questions and allows four hours for the scored portion.
You must earn at least 63 correct scored answers to meet the published passing requirement.
Many electricians have years of practical experience, but a written licensing examination may test topics they do not handle every day.
For example, someone who frequently installs residential branch circuits may still need to study transformer protection, photovoltaic systems, and commercial electrical equipment.
Someone who works mainly on motors and industrial controls may need extra review of dwelling service calculations and residential wiring methods.
Grounding and Bonding is the largest subject, with 14 questions.
General Electrical Knowledge follows with 11 questions.
Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits, and Electrical Calculations each account for nine questions.
These four categories total 43 questions, almost half of the scored test.
That makes them good starting points for a focused study schedule.
However, smaller categories still matter. Photovoltaics contributes two questions, and Transformers contributes four.
Passing often depends on collecting points across all subjects rather than mastering only one area.
Another challenge is using the NEC efficiently.
Colorado provides a clean reference book at the testing center. Your personal highlights and tabs will not be available.
Practice using the table of contents, index, article numbers, definitions, and NEC tables.
Electrical calculations deserve extra attention because they can require several steps.
Write out the information given, identify the correct formula or code table, then check units before choosing an answer.
A candidate who understands electrical principles and knows where to find code rules is better prepared than someone who has simply memorized a long list of answers.
The NEC may be thick, but that does not mean your study plan needs to be complicated. Work through one topic at a time and keep checking your progress.
PSI arrival: At least 30 minutes before the appointment.
Identification: Current valid identification matching the registered name.
Testing references: NEC and Formula Page provided by PSI.
Calculator: Online calculator available during testing.
Exam results: Provided immediately after completing the exam under the current PSI bulletin.
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These materials are built around the 2026 National Electrical Code, matching Colorado's examination code cycle beginning August 1, 2026.
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Focused Codebook and Printed Study Package
Calculation-focused option: The Colorado Journeyman Electrician and Calculations Study Guide Combo offers code-based math and general electrical review.
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Exam-day reminder: Personal NEC books and tabs are for home study only. Colorado PSI supplies the permitted examination references.
Before purchasing: Verify current availability, pricing, included books, and online course access.
This custom Colorado electrical credential illustration features the state outline, Rocky Mountain scenery, a lightning symbol, electrical panelboard, circuit breakers, conductors, grounding, a motor, and solar equipment.
It represents electrician examination preparation and electrical trade education. It is not an official license card or certificate issued by Colorado DORA.
• Colorado State Electrical Board
• Colorado DORA
• Journeyman Electrician License
• PSI Journeyman Wireman Exam
• 90 Scored Questions
• 240-Minute Examination
• 70% Passing Standard
• 2026 National Electrical Code
• 8,000 Experience Hours
• 2,000 Commercial/Industrial Hours
• 288 Classroom Training Hours
• General Electrical Knowledge
• Grounding and Bonding
• Electrical Services
• Feeders and Branch Circuits
• Conductors and Cables
• Overcurrent Protection
• Raceways and Boxes
• Electrical Devices
• Special Occupancies
• Motors and Transformers
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Electrical Calculations
• PSI-Supplied NEC and Formula Page
• Electrical Contractor Registration Distinction
Build stronger electrical knowledge with practice questions, code-based study, calculations, and regular review of Colorado's official examination subjects.
Colorado Journeyman Electrician Licensing
Yes. The Colorado State Electrical Board regulates the statewide Journeyman Electrician license.
The official examination is called Journeyman Wireman.
The Colorado State Electrical Board, part of DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations.
The standard Journeyman Electrician requirement is 8,000 qualifying hours earned in no less than four years.
At least 2,000 of the required electrical work hours must be commercial or industrial experience.
Yes. Journeyman applicants generally need 288 qualifying electrical classroom training hours under current Board rules.
Colorado has revised training-period rules. The Board may review older training when the applicant meets the applicable refresher-training and documentation requirements. Check the current Electrical Board guidance before applying.
Colorado PSI Journeyman Wireman Examination
PSI Services LLC administers the examination for Colorado's State Electrical Board.
The official Journeyman Wireman examination has 90 scored questions.
240 minutes, or four hours, are allowed for the scored examination.
At least 63 correct scored answers out of 90, which equals 70%.
Yes. The exam may include up to ten unscored pretest questions and provide 30 additional minutes.
Yes. PSI administers the Colorado examination by computer.
The current PSI bulletin states that the score is provided immediately after the examination.
National Electrical Code and Reference Rules
The 2026 National Electrical Code. Colorado's exam questions began using this edition on August 1, 2026.
The PSI bulletin says the 2023 book can be provided on request until December 1, 2026. However, the questions are consistent with the 2026 NEC from August 1, so the newer edition should be the primary study reference.
It is reference-assisted using the NEC and Formula Page supplied by PSI. Personal reference materials are not allowed.
No. PSI supplies the permitted NEC reference at the examination center.
No. Personal reference materials and tabs are not permitted in the testing room, and candidates may not mark PSI's provided references.
Yes. The testing center supplies a Formula Page, but candidates must understand how to use common electrical formulas.
Yes. PSI provides access to an online calculator during the examination.
Official Examination Subjects
Grounding and Bonding, with 14 scored questions.
Eleven scored questions.
Yes. That category includes nine scored questions.
Electrical Calculations accounts for nine scored questions.
Yes. Motors includes six questions, and Transformers includes four.
Yes. Photovoltaics accounts for two scored questions.
Eight scored questions.
Yes. Special Occupancies accounts for five questions.
Electrical Contractor Registration and Advancement
No. An individual Journeyman Electrician license and Colorado Electrical Contractor registration are separate credentials.
No. Colorado's Electrical Board states that journeyman electricians cannot be company signatory authorities. Review the Master Electrician requirements for contractor registration.
Yes. Colorado's Master Electrician examination has a different topic outline and qualification requirements.
Active journeyman electricians generally need 24 hours during each three-year license period, subject to the first-renewal examination exception.
At least four hours of the required CE must address National Electrical Code changes.
Contractor Exam Preps Products
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The listed package includes the 2026 Colorado Journeyman Study Guide, Electrician Calculations Guide, 2026 NEC with tabs, Journeyman Flash Cards, and an online Test Success Kit.
Yes. It includes a dedicated 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide alongside a Colorado Journeyman Guide and NEC study materials.
Yes. Flash cards can help reinforce electrical definitions, NEC topics, formulas, wiring methods, and trade knowledge between longer study sessions.
No. Tabs are for studying at home. PSI supplies the examination reference books and does not permit candidates to bring personal tabbed books.
No. Exam preparation materials support learning but do not guarantee examination passage or state licensing approval.
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Reference warning: PSI supplies the NEC and Formula Page. Personal tabbed or highlighted books cannot be used during the official test.
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Official exam: Colorado Journeyman Wireman.
Exam format: 90 scored questions, 240 minutes, 63 correct to pass.
NEC code cycle: 2026 NEC since August 1, 2026.
State qualifying experience: 8,000 hours over at least four years, including 2,000 commercial/industrial hours.
Education: 288 qualifying classroom hours, subject to current Board rules.
Exam materials: PSI provides NEC and Formula Page. Do not bring personal books or tabs.
Prepare for Colorado's Journeyman Wireman examination with stronger knowledge of grounding, bonding, conductors, services, feeders, branch circuits, raceways, overcurrent protection, special occupancies, motors, transformers, and electrical calculations.
The official PSI examination includes 90 scored questions and allows 240 minutes for the scored portion.
Candidates must answer at least 63 scored questions correctly to meet the 70% passing standard.
The exam is based on the 2026 National Electrical Code for testing beginning August 1, 2026.
PSI provides the NEC and Formula Page, so your preparation should include learning the layout of the codebook and answering questions without relying on personal tabs or highlighted pages.
Grounding and Bonding is the largest category, with 14 questions.
General Electrical Knowledge, Services and Feeders, and Electrical Calculations are also important subjects.
Together, these four categories represent almost half of the scored exam.
Practice electrical calculations regularly. Work through each problem carefully and learn which NEC tables or formulas apply.
Review the other examination subjects as well, including wiring methods, raceways, motors, transformers, and photovoltaic systems.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Colorado-specific 2026 Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo packages and other study options.
These materials combine code-based learning, study guides, flash cards, calculations, and exam-style practice questions.
Colorado applicants must also meet the licensing requirements for 8,000 qualifying electrical experience hours, including 2,000 commercial or industrial hours, and complete the required classroom education.
Remember that the individual Journeyman Electrician license is different from registering an Electrical Contractor business.
If business ownership is your long-term goal, review Colorado's Master Electrician qualification and electrical contractor registration rules.
Build a practical study schedule, repeat difficult calculations, and review the official NEC rules behind every incorrect practice answer.
Strong preparation means understanding how electrical systems work and how to apply code requirements safely, correctly, and under time pressure.
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