Class I Restricted • PSI Electrical Exam • 140 Scored Questions • Four Hours • 2023 NEC
Ready to become a licensed electrical contractor in Georgia? This Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I Exam Prep guide covers licensing qualifications, the official PSI examination format, National Electrical Code study, electrical calculations, business regulations, approved reference books, and exam-day strategies.
The Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I license is a statewide restricted electrical contracting license.
Class I permits qualifying single-phase electrical contracting involving installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Georgia Class II is the unrestricted electrical contractor classification for candidates seeking broader contracting authority.
Both classifications are regulated by Georgia's State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.
The Class I examination is administered by PSI.
The official examination contains 140 scored questions and 15 additional unscored pretest questions.
That means Class I candidates may encounter 155 total questions in their examination session.
The Class I portion allows four hours. Georgia's handbook describes an eight-hour, two-part testing program consisting of four hours for Part I and four hours for Part II.
The minimum passing requirement is a final scaled score of 70. This is not necessarily the same as answering exactly 70% of the questions correctly.
The examination is computer-based, multiple choice, and open book.
However, only references identified on Georgia's official electrical contractor reference list may be brought into the testing room.
The examination blueprint contains two main content areas.
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions: 30 scored questions.
Technical Functions: 110 scored questions.
Technical subjects include electrical circuits, controls, motors, transformers, interior electrical installations, grounding, bonding, wiring methods, and special equipment.
Regulatory subjects include Georgia licensing law, OSHA, employer taxes, insurance, estimates, contracts, permits, and project management.
Important 2026 reference update: Georgia's official examination list, effective January 1 through December 31, 2026, includes the 2023 National Electrical Code, the American Electricians' Handbook, Georgia contractor business and law materials, OSHA, printreading, and electrical calculation references.
Several commercially available study packages include older editions of Printreading or Ugly's Electrical References. Georgia's official 2026 list specifies Printreading Based on 2020 NEC and Ugly's Electrical References, 2023. Compare individual product contents with the current PSI list before testing.
Contractor Exam Preps offers a Georgia Electrical Contractor Book Package covering both Class I and Class II preparation.
Another option is the Georgia Electrical Contractor Highlighted and Tabbed Book Package.
Candidates seeking guided instruction can use the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I Online Exam Prep Course.
Contractor Exam Preps also provides a Georgia Electrical Contractor Books and Course Rental Package.
Georgia requires applicants to be at least 21 years old and to document qualifying electrical contracting experience.
The normal experience pathway requires at least four years of qualifying primary electrical experience, subject to the Board's approved education, secondary experience, and alternative qualification rules.
Applicants must provide three professional references, including at least one from a licensed electrical contractor.
Board approval is required before candidates can schedule the examination through PSI.
This guide explains the complete Class I path, approved reference books, examination topics, an electrical system diagram, licensing comparisons, study schedules, related Contractor Exam Preps products, interactive FAQs, and a relevant 1Exam Prep YouTube video.
Important Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I 2026 Examination Update: PSI's current handbook specifies 140 scored questions and 15 unscored pretest questions, for 155 questions presented. The Class I testing period is four hours. Passing requires a minimum final scaled score of 70. The official 2026 reference list includes the 2023 NEC, American Electricians' Handbook 17th Edition, Georgia Contractors Guide 5th Edition, Employer's Tax Guide Circular E 2025 or 2026, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Printreading Based on 2020 NEC, and Ugly's Electrical References 2023. Do not assume that every book edition included in a commercial package is identical to the current examination list. Confirm the exact references with PSI before your scheduled test.
A Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I is a licensed contractor authorized to perform restricted electrical contracting work throughout the state.
The restriction applies to single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
For many electricians, Class I provides a path toward legally operating a residential-focused electrical contracting business.
Class I work commonly involves dwelling electrical services, panelboards, feeders, branch circuits, receptacles, lighting, switches, wiring methods, and connected equipment.
The contractor must understand electrical installation rules and maintain responsibility for compliant work.
A Class I contractor should know how to evaluate an electrical service, choose conductors, apply overcurrent protection, and verify grounding and bonding arrangements.
Electrical calculations are essential.
For example, a contractor should be able to estimate a dwelling electrical load, determine appropriate branch-circuit requirements, and verify conductor ampacity using the applicable NEC rules.
Working with electricity also requires careful attention to safety.
An improperly selected breaker, inadequate conductor, or missing bonding connection can create a serious hazard.
That is why the licensing examination tests both electrical knowledge and the ability to apply rules correctly.
The Georgia Class I examination includes electrical circuits, controls, motors, transformers, and interior electrical installations.
It also includes laws, administrative functions, OSHA, contracts, and project management.
These business subjects matter because licensed contractors have responsibilities beyond performing electrical installations.
They may need to manage employees, prepare bids, purchase materials, coordinate inspections, maintain insurance, and comply with state regulations.
Class I should not be confused with Class II.
Class II is unrestricted and is intended for electrical contractors working across a broader range of residential, commercial, and industrial systems.
Class II candidates must demonstrate experience with electrical installations exceeding the Class I limitations.
Although the Class I license is restricted, its examination still includes a broad range of electrical knowledge.
That means candidates should not study only familiar residential wiring scenarios.
Motor controls, transformers, special installations, printreading, electrical calculations, and business responsibilities remain part of the exam blueprint.
Official title: Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted).
License scope: Single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Class II: Unrestricted electrical contractor classification.
State regulator: Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division.
Exam provider: PSI.
Exam reference: 2023 NEC for the 2026 examination.
Review Georgia Rule 121-3-.01 for the official license scope and qualification requirements.
Georgia requires applicants to satisfy experience, age, reference, application, and examination requirements.
| Step | Requirement | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Choose Classification | Class I Restricted | Confirm that your intended work fits the 200-amp single-phase service limitation. |
| Meet Minimum Age | 21 Years | Georgia requires candidates to be at least 21 years old. |
| Review State Rules | Georgia Rule 121-3-.01 | Understand scope, experience, references, and qualification alternatives. |
| Document Primary Experience | Four Years | Provide qualifying electrical installation work history. |
| Review Secondary Experience Credit | Board Rules | Secondary experience may receive limited credit at the specified rate. |
| Review Education Alternatives | Board Approval | Confirm any approved educational credit or alternate experience route. |
| Document Primary Work Areas | Five Categories Plus Calculations | Show qualifying work in five of the seven listed installation areas plus required calculations. |
| Obtain Professional References | Three | At least one reference must be from a licensed electrical contractor. |
| Prepare Background Documents | Application Checklist | Review criminal history and other disclosure requirements. |
| Create GOALS Account | Georgia Online Licensing | Follow the Secretary of State online application process. |
| Submit Application | Licensure by Examination | Complete the required Class I application and submit supporting documents. |
| Wait for Board Approval | Exam Authorization | Approval is required before PSI scheduling. |
| Schedule PSI Examination | Approved Candidate | Choose an available PSI test date and location. |
| Prepare Approved References | 2026 Book List | Match titles and editions to the current electrical reference list. |
| Study Technical Topics | 110 Scored Questions | Practice circuits, controls, motors, transformers, interior wiring, and special equipment. |
| Study Laws and Administration | 30 Scored Questions | Review Georgia licensing, OSHA, taxes, insurance, contracts, and scheduling. |
| Pass Class I PSI Exam | Scaled Score 70 | Complete the four-hour Class I testing portion. |
| Complete License Issuance | Georgia Board | Wait for final licensing instructions and active license status. |
| Maintain Credential | Renewal | Renew by June 30 in even-numbered years and meet continuing education requirements. |
The current PSI electrical contractor handbook and Georgia's 2026 suggested reference list establish the following examination details.
| Exam Detail | Authority | Published Information |
|---|---|---|
| Official Examination | Georgia | Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) |
| State Board | Georgia | Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors |
| Testing Provider | PSI | Computer-based examination |
| Scored Questions | PSI | 140 |
| Unscored Beta Questions | PSI | 15 |
| Total Questions Presented | PSI | 155 |
| Class I Testing Period | PSI | Four hours for Part I |
| Both Exam Parts | PSI | Eight hours total for Class I and Class II portions |
| Passing Requirement | PSI | Minimum final scaled score of 70 |
| Open Book | PSI | Yes, listed references only |
| Multiple Choice | PSI | Yes |
| Laws and Administration | Official Outline | 30 scored questions |
| Technical Functions | Official Outline | 110 scored questions |
| Basic Electrical Circuits | Technical | 21 questions |
| Controls and Devices | Technical | 22 questions |
| Motors and Rotating Equipment | Technical | 9 questions |
| Transformers | Technical | 7 questions |
| Interior Electrical Systems | Technical | 30 questions |
| Special Equipment and Locations | Technical | 21 questions |
| Class I Service Limit | Georgia Rule | 200 amperes, single-phase, at service drop or lateral |
| Minimum Age | Georgia Rule | 21 |
| Qualifying Experience | Georgia Rule | Four primary years, subject to approved alternatives |
| Professional References | Georgia Rule | Three, including one licensed electrical contractor |
| 2026 Electrical Code | Official Reference List | 2023 NEC |
| 2026 Tax Reference | Official Reference List | Circular E 2025 or 2026 |
| Printreading | Official Reference List | Printreading Based on 2020 NEC |
| Ugly's Electrical References | Official Reference List | 2023 |
| Reference Cycle | PSI | January 1 through December 31, 2026 |
| Required Review Course | Georgia Rule | After two failed attempts, before a third attempt |
Official scored total: 140.
Additional unscored: 15.
Class I time: Four hours.
Passing: Minimum scaled score of 70.
Technical portion: 110 questions.
Regulations and Administration: 30 questions.
Approved 2026 NEC: 2023 edition.
The PSI Class I blueprint contains two broad subjects and seven scored question groups.
This subject includes Georgia contractor licensing, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, business licenses, employer taxes, OSHA, inspections, and company responsibilities.
It is divided into four subcategories: laws, regulations, administration, and work planning.
Learn the contractor's legal responsibilities and understand how electrical projects are organized.
Study simple electrical circuits, grounding systems, overloaded circuits, short circuits, connections, splices, wiring devices, meters, and circuit diagrams.
Understand how series and parallel circuits operate and how voltage, current, and resistance interact.
Review relays, motor starters, overload devices, switches, control circuits, time-delay relays, sensors, circuit breakers, and disconnects.
Practice reading basic wiring and control schematics.
These questions test the ability to understand how electrical equipment responds to different operating conditions.
Study single-phase motors, starting circuits, capacitors, motor nameplates, motor calculations, branch circuits, controllers, and protective devices.
Some advanced three-phase and industrial motor subjects are specifically designated for Class II.
Review transformer basics, voltage changes, connections, ratings, protective devices, and equipment performance.
Class I candidates should understand common single-phase transformer applications.
More advanced three-phase transformer configurations are emphasized for Class II.
This is one of the two largest individual question groups.
Review branch circuits, feeders, panels, conduit, cable assemblies, service equipment, lighting, grounding, overcurrent protection, and box sizing.
Understand proper wiring methods and how installation conditions affect code requirements.
Study special electrical installations and equipment, including pools, hazardous locations, signs, communications, standby systems, and other listed systems.
Some advanced installations described in the general content outline are designated for Class II only.
Class I candidates should focus on the subjects applicable to the Class I blueprint while recognizing the special conditions found in the National Electrical Code.
Regulations and Administration: 30 questions.
Basic Circuits: 21 questions.
Controls: 22 questions.
Motors: 9 questions.
Transformers: 7 questions.
Interior Systems: 30 questions.
Special Equipment: 21 questions.
Total: 140 scored questions.
Start with the official PSI Candidate Information Handbook and the approved 2026 reference list.
Download the current examination blueprint before making a study schedule.
The Class I exam contains 30 scored questions in Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions, followed by 110 scored questions in Technical Functions.
That means both business responsibilities and technical knowledge deserve attention.
NEC navigation: Practice articles, definitions, tables, exceptions, and electrical installation rules.
Basic circuits: Review Ohm's law, series circuits, parallel circuits, grounding, and wiring devices.
Electrical controls: Study relays, switches, starters, motor controls, and disconnects.
Motors: Review single-phase motors, nameplate data, controllers, overloads, and conductor requirements.
Transformers: Study voltage transformation, equipment ratings, and basic single-phase connections.
Interior systems: Review service entrances, feeders, branch circuits, conduit, panels, boxes, and cables.
Special installations: Study requirements for pools, hazardous locations, signs, communications, and other listed areas.
Business and OSHA: Review licensing, taxes, contracts, permits, insurance, and construction safety.
Make code lookup practice part of your daily routine.
For example, a question about a conductor's allowable ampacity may require a table and related adjustment rules.
A box-fill calculation may require identifying the applicable box volume and conductor allowances.
A question about grounding may require knowing whether it concerns a grounding electrode conductor, equipment grounding conductor, or bonding requirement.
These terms sound similar but can lead to different code sections.
Electrical calculations should be practiced carefully.
Understand the quantities in each equation, including voltage, current, resistance, power, and impedance where relevant.
Use the Georgia Electrical Contractor Book Package to organize your trade references.
For more structure, the Class I Online Exam Prep Course covers licensing examination topics and study strategies.
Finish each week with a timed practice session and a list of subjects needing review.
Do not treat an open-book examination as a reason to skip preparation. The ability to locate information quickly is a skill that takes practice.
Class I candidates should understand how a qualifying single-phase service, panelboard, branch circuits, disconnects, grounding, and connected equipment operate together.
Educational diagram only. Actual installations must comply with the applicable code and electrical contracting rules.
These eight steps bring together electrical experience, documentation, exam preparation, and licensing approval.
Review the single-phase 200-amp restriction and compare it with the work you intend to perform.
Organize at least four years of qualifying primary electrical work or an acceptable alternative under Georgia's rules.
Include at least one licensed electrical contractor who can verify relevant experience.
Submit the Class I application and supporting documents through Georgia GOALS.
Wait for Board approval before selecting your PSI appointment.
Focus on the 2023 NEC, electrical circuits, controls, installations, OSHA, and Georgia contractor law.
Complete the four-hour portion and achieve a minimum final scaled score of 70.
Follow the Board's remaining instructions and comply with renewal and continuing education requirements.
These values come from the PSI Class I content outline and total 140 scored questions. The percentages are rounded to one decimal place.
Scored total: 140 questions.
Additional unscored: 15 beta questions.
Technical Functions: 110 scored questions, approximately 78.6%.
Regulations and Administration: 30 scored questions, approximately 21.4%.
Largest individual groups: Regulations and Administration and Interior Electrical Systems, 30 questions each.
Percentages: Rounded from official question counts.
The official 2026 Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List identifies seven reference titles for Class I and Class II.
These are the materials approved for the examination reference policy effective January 1 through December 31, 2026.
| Approved Reference | 2026 Edition | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| American Electricians' Handbook | 2021, 17th Edition | Electrical theory, applied installation concepts, equipment, motors, transformers, and trade practices. |
| Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board | 5th Edition | Georgia business responsibilities, project administration, estimating, contracts, and contractor operations. |
| Employer's Tax Guide, Circular E | 2025 or 2026 | Employer payroll responsibilities, withholding, taxes, and administrative calculations. |
| Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 1926 | Latest Available Edition | OSHA construction safety, jobsite hazards, employer responsibilities, and safe work practices. |
| Georgia State Electrical Code, National Electrical Code | 2023 NEC or 2023 NEC Handbook | Services, conductors, grounding, bonding, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, and special installations. |
| Printreading Based on 2020 NEC | Based on 2020 NEC | Electrical drawings, symbols, diagrams, layouts, and construction print interpretation. |
| Ugly's Electrical References | 2023 Edition | Electrical formulas, calculations, common tables, conversions, and practical reference information. |
Official reference count: Seven titles.
NEC: 2023.
Printreading: Based on 2020 NEC.
Ugly's: 2023 edition.
Circular E: 2025 or 2026.
Product edition warning: Some Contractor Exam Preps packages describe Ugly's 2020 or Printreading based on earlier NEC editions. Those descriptions are not identical to the official 2026 list.
Exam-room rule: Only approved materials are allowed. Confirm every title and edition with PSI before testing.
Georgia's Class I examination allows approved reference materials, but candidates must follow PSI's restrictions.
Permanent tabs, highlighting, and underlining are allowed in approved references.
Photocopied inserts, handwritten notes, and materials not listed on the official reference list are prohibited.
Testing time: 240 minutes for Class I.
Questions presented: 155, including 15 unscored.
Average pace: Approximately 1.55 minutes per presented question.
Calculator: Silent, nonprogrammable, without alphabetic keys or printing capability.
Best strategy: Know which reference contains the answer before you start searching.
Georgia's Class I license authorizes restricted statewide electrical contracting involving qualifying single-phase electrical installations.
Under Rule 121-3-.01, the installation must not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
This classification is especially relevant for electricians whose work centers on residential electrical systems.
Typical projects may include new electrical services, panelboard work, receptacles, lighting circuits, branch-circuit installations, feeders, and electrical equipment within the permitted scope.
Class I contractors must still obtain required permits and comply with applicable electrical codes.
They are also responsible for appropriate supervision, safe installation practices, and accurate electrical calculations.
For example, installing a new panelboard requires reviewing the service rating, conductor sizes, protective devices, grounding, bonding, and available working clearances.
Adding a new circuit may require load calculations and confirmation that the selected wiring method is appropriate for the installation.
Replacing electrical equipment requires checking ratings and compatibility rather than assuming that all components can be interchanged.
Class I contractors should understand motor loads, transformer basics, electrical controls, and plan reading even when their typical jobs are residential.
The Class I examination includes these topics because contractor competence involves more than replacing outlets and switches.
A contractor must also understand employment responsibilities, taxes, insurance, permits, and contract terms.
Georgia's Class II license provides unrestricted electrical contracting authority and requires experience with work beyond Class I limitations.
A Class I license does not automatically authorize all three-phase installations or larger unrestricted electrical contracting projects.
Contractors should evaluate project scope carefully and verify that their licensing classification permits the intended work.
Class I: Restricted statewide electrical contractor license.
Scope: Qualifying single-phase installations.
Limit: Not more than 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Class II: Unrestricted electrical contractor license.
Permit and code requirements: Still apply to all authorized electrical contracting work.
| Classification | License Type | Scope or Examination Details |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Apprentice | Training Position | Gains electrical experience under appropriate employment and supervision. |
| Electrical Journeyman | Trade Experience | Georgia's state Board licenses electrical contractors rather than issuing a universal statewide journeyman electrician card. |
| Electrical Contractor Class I | Restricted State License | Single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service drop or lateral. |
| Electrical Contractor Class II | Unrestricted State License | No Class I electrical service restriction. |
| Class I Experience | Licensing Requirement | Four qualifying primary years or a Board-approved alternative. |
| Class II Experience | Licensing Requirement | Experience with installations exceeding single-phase 200-amp systems and broader documented work areas. |
| Class I Examination | PSI | 140 scored plus 15 unscored questions; four-hour Class I portion. |
| Class II Examination | PSI | 140 scored plus 22 unscored questions; four-hour Class II portion. |
| Class I Technical Functions | Exam Content | 110 questions covering circuits, controls, motors, transformers, interior wiring, and special systems. |
| Class II Technical Functions | Exam Content | 110 questions with broader emphasis on three-phase motors, transformers, and unrestricted systems. |
| Business and Law | Integrated Exam Content | 30 questions in Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions within each class blueprint. |
| Low-Voltage Contractor | Separate Classification | Georgia has separate low-voltage contractor licensing classifications and scope rules. |
Class I: Single-phase 200-amp service restriction.
Class II: Unrestricted electrical contracting.
Examinations: Both classes contain 140 scored questions but differ in technical emphasis.
Business and Law: Included within the PSI examination blueprint, not a separate 50-question test in this Georgia Class I format.
Four Qualifying Years
Georgia Secretary of State
PSI and Georgia Board
Experience rule: Georgia Rule 121-3-.01.
Important detail: Class I applicants document at least five of the seven listed primary installation areas plus the required calculation category.
Secondary credit: Limited credit is available under the Board's rules.
References: Three required, including at least one licensed electrical contractor.
Age: 21 or older.
Use this plan to cover the complete PSI Class I examination blueprint and practice with the approved references.
The Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I exam can be challenging because it combines technical electrical knowledge, contractor law, calculations, equipment operation, and timed reference lookups.
Candidates must answer 140 scored questions and 15 additional unscored pretest questions.
The four-hour Class I testing window leaves approximately one minute and thirty-three seconds per presented question.
Some questions require only a quick identification of a rule or definition.
Other questions involve calculations or several steps of reasoning.
For example, determining conductor ampacity may involve temperature ratings, adjustment factors, or installation conditions.
Box-fill questions require counting the appropriate conductor allowances and applying the relevant rules.
Load calculations require careful reading of the question and selecting the correct method.
Electrical controls and motor circuits can be difficult for candidates whose daily work focuses mainly on lighting and receptacles.
The PSI blueprint includes relays, starters, overload devices, and schematic diagrams.
These subjects deserve dedicated study rather than a quick review the night before the test.
Transformer questions require familiarity with voltage changes, connections, equipment ratings, and protective devices.
Class I also includes special equipment and location questions.
While certain advanced subjects are Class II only, the Class I examination still tests a wide range of installations and conditions.
Business law can cause problems for candidates who focus entirely on the NEC.
Georgia allocates 30 scored questions to laws, regulations, administrative functions, and work planning.
Those questions cover topics such as insurance, employee taxes, contracts, business licensing, OSHA, and project management.
The exam is open book, but that does not eliminate the need to study.
Candidates who know where to find rules have an advantage over those who search through several books without a plan.
One of the most important preparation habits is completing timed practice questions using the approved references.
When you miss a question, locate the supporting rule and understand why the correct answer applies.
The minimum passing requirement is a final scaled score of 70.
Because scaled scoring accounts for differences in question difficulty, candidates should not assume that a simple raw percentage always determines the final result.
Aim to develop accurate reasoning, strong reference-navigation skills, and steady examination pacing.
Consistent practice is far more useful than collecting books without opening them.
Exam provider: PSI.
Scored questions: 140.
Unscored beta: 15.
Class I time: Four hours.
Passing: Minimum final scaled score of 70.
Identification: Two approved forms of identification.
Calculator: Silent and nonprogrammable, without alphabetic keys or printing capability.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Georgia electrical contractor reference book sets, highlighted and tabbed packages, an online Class I course, and rental options.
These products support preparation for the PSI electrical contractor examinations and help candidates develop NEC navigation and technical calculation skills.
Prepared Electrical Contractor References
Seven Core Reference Categories
Restricted Class I Exam Preparation
Book and course rental: Georgia Electrical Contractor Rental Package.
Pre-printed tabs: Georgia Electrical Contractor Reference Tabs.
All-inclusive licensing package: Georgia Electrical Class I or II Licensing and Business Setup Package.
Georgia products: Georgia Contractor Exam Prep Collection.
Important reference check: The official 2026 PSI list specifies Ugly's Electrical References 2023 and Printreading Based on 2020 NEC. Check package versions before relying on them for the examination.
Prepared book orders: The store notes additional processing time for highlighted and tabbed packages.
Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I book-package artwork, linked to the related product at ContractorExamPreps.com.
This custom educational credential illustration features the Georgia state outline, electrical lightning symbol, a restricted single-phase 200-amp service label, and an electrical panel with circuit breakers.
It represents training and preparation for the Georgia Class I Restricted Electrical Contractor examination.
It is not an official Georgia-issued license or proof of examination passage.
The related product image links to the Georgia Class I and Class II highlighted and tabbed book package at ContractorExamPreps.com.
• Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Division of Electrical Contractors
• Class I Restricted License
• Statewide Electrical Contracting
• Single-Phase Electrical Installations
• 200-Amp Service Limitation
• PSI Computer-Based Examination
• 140 Scored Questions
• 15 Unscored Beta Questions
• Four-Hour Class I Examination
• Minimum Scaled Passing Score 70
• Open-Book Examination
• 2023 National Electrical Code
• Basic Electrical Theory
• Series and Parallel Circuits
• Electrical Controls and Devices
• Single-Phase Motors
• Transformers
• Services and Feeders
• Branch-Circuit Calculations
• Grounding and Bonding
• Raceways and Conductors
• Overcurrent Protection
• Panelboard Installations
• Electrical Printreading
• Special Equipment and Locations
• OSHA Construction Safety
• Georgia Contractor Business Law
• Employment and Tax Responsibilities
• Four Qualifying Years of Experience
• Three Professional References
• Georgia GOALS Application
Prepare for the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I exam with organized codebooks, technical calculations, construction safety review, and timed open-book practice.
Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I Licensing
Class I is Georgia's restricted statewide Electrical Contractor license for qualifying single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Georgia's Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors, regulates the license through the Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Boards Division.
Class I is restricted to single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Yes. It is a statewide license, but the Class I scope restriction still applies.
Class I is restricted to qualifying single-phase installations under the 200-amp service limit. Class II is unrestricted electrical contracting.
Georgia requires applicants to be at least 21 years old.
The standard qualification route requires four years of qualifying primary electrical experience, subject to the Board's rules concerning limited alternative credit and other experience pathways.
Georgia requires documented experience in at least five of seven listed primary installation areas, plus the electrical calculations category specified in Rule 121-3-.01.
Three references are required. At least one must be from a licensed electrical contractor.
PSI Examination Format
PSI administers the examination by computer at approved testing centers.
There are 140 scored questions.
PSI includes 15 unscored pretest questions, so 155 questions may be presented in total.
The Class I testing portion allows four hours. Georgia's handbook describes an eight-hour program for both Class I and Class II portions.
The minimum final scaled score is 70. This is a scaled-score standard, not necessarily an exact raw percentage of questions answered correctly.
Yes. Candidates may use references listed in the official PSI Electrical Contractors Suggested Reference List.
Yes. The Board must approve the application before the candidate can schedule the examination.
Official Examination Subjects
Technical Functions contains 110 scored questions.
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions contains 30 scored questions, including business, OSHA, taxes, permits, insurance, contracts, and project planning.
Yes. The Class I blueprint assigns 22 scored questions to Electrical Controls and Devices.
Basic Electrical Circuits contains 21 scored questions.
Interior Electrical Systems contains 30 scored questions.
Yes. Class I has nine Motors and Rotating Equipment questions and seven Transformer questions.
Yes. Grounding and bonding are fundamental electrical installation topics within circuits, interior systems, and NEC application.
Yes. The Class I blueprint assigns 21 scored questions to Special Equipment, Conditions and Locations.
Approved 2026 Reference Books
The official reference list effective through December 31, 2026 specifies the Georgia State Electrical Code based on the 2023 National Electrical Code or its corresponding NEC Handbook.
Seven reference titles are listed for Class I and Class II Electrical Contractor examinations.
The 2021, 17th Edition.
The Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management for the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, 5th Edition.
The 2026 official list specifies Employer's Tax Guide Circular E, 2025 or 2026.
The 2026 PSI list specifies Printreading Based on 2020 NEC.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2023 Edition, is listed for the 2026 examination cycle.
Yes. PSI permits highlighting, underlining, and permanent tabs in approved reference books.
No. PSI prohibits unauthorized photocopied materials and handwritten notes, even when inserted into a reference book.
Experience, Renewals and Contractor Responsibilities
Georgia allows certain education and secondary experience credit under Rule 121-3-.01. The amount and eligibility depend on the specific qualification route and Board review.
Georgia requires a Board-approved review course before the candidate may take the examination a third time.
On-time renewals are due by June 30 in even-numbered years. Georgia provides a late renewal period from July 1 through July 31 in even-numbered years.
Georgia's electrical contractor continuing education requirements apply to license renewal. Beginning January 1, 2026, licensees must report qualifying continuing education through CE Broker.
Contractor Exam Preps Study Materials
Yes. The store offers a Georgia Electrical Contractor Book Package supporting Class I and Class II preparation.
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps lists a professionally highlighted and tabbed Electrical Contractor reference book package.
Yes. The Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I Restricted online course focuses on the Class I PSI blueprint and technical and administrative topics.
Yes. The store offers a Georgia Electrical Contractor Books and Course Rental Package. Review the current rental, deposit, and return terms.
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps lists pre-printed permanent tabs for Georgia Class I and Class II electrical reference books.
No. Compare the editions shown in each product description with the official 2026 PSI list. Some packages list earlier editions of Ugly's Electrical References or Printreading.
No. Study products help candidates prepare, but examination passage and licensing approval depend on each applicant's qualifications and performance.
Watch this directly related 1Exam Prep video titled Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I and II Exam Guide.
The video explains the difference between Georgia Class I and Class II electrical licenses, experience qualifications, examination preparation, required reference books, and study strategies for electricians pursuing contractor licensing.
Use the video alongside the official 2026 PSI electrical contractor handbook and Georgia's current reference list.
Video: Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I and II Exam Guide.
Channel: 1Exam Prep.
Topics: Georgia Class I and Class II licensing, required experience, reference books, examination format, and study strategies.
Official Class I exam: 140 scored questions, 15 unscored questions, four-hour portion.
Passing: Minimum final scaled score of 70.
2026 code: 2023 NEC.
Watch the Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Guide on YouTube
Use these Contractor Exam Preps products and official Georgia licensing resources to prepare for the Restricted Class I electrical examination.
License: Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I Restricted.
Scope: Single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service drop or lateral.
PSI scored questions: 140.
Additional pretest: 15.
Class I time: Four hours.
Passing standard: Final scaled score of 70.
Current official NEC: 2023.
Approved reference list: Seven titles for the 2026 examination cycle.
Experience: Four qualifying primary years, subject to approved alternatives.
Application: Georgia Secretary of State, with Board approval before PSI scheduling.
Preparing for the Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I examination is an important step toward operating a licensed electrical contracting business within the state's restricted single-phase classification.
Georgia Class I is a statewide electrical contractor license regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.
The license permits qualifying single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Contractors seeking unrestricted electrical contracting authority should investigate the Class II classification.
The official Georgia Class I examination is administered by PSI.
The examination contains 140 scored questions and 15 additional unscored pretest questions.
That means candidates may encounter a total of 155 questions.
The Class I testing period is four hours.
The minimum passing requirement is a final scaled score of 70.
Because Georgia uses scaled scoring, candidates should not assume that an exact raw percentage determines whether the examination has been passed.
The examination is computer-based, multiple choice, and open book.
Only the reference materials named in the current official list may be used during testing.
The 2026 examination blueprint contains two major content areas.
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions contains 30 scored questions.
Technical Functions contains 110 scored questions.
The technical content includes Basic Electrical Circuits, Electrical Controls and Devices, Motors and Rotating Equipment, Transformers, Interior Electrical Systems, and Special Equipment, Conditions and Locations.
These subjects require candidates to understand electrical theory, conductor sizing, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, motor circuits, electrical controls, plan reading, and code-compliant installations.
Business and administrative subjects are equally important.
Electrical contractors must understand Georgia licensing laws, OSHA safety regulations, employment responsibilities, employer taxes, insurance, contracts, estimating, purchasing, and project planning.
Although Class I contractors often concentrate on residential electrical work, the examination expects broader contractor-level knowledge.
That is why a successful study plan should cover the entire official blueprint rather than only familiar field tasks.
Reference-book preparation matters because the examination is open book.
For testing during the 2026 examination cycle, Georgia's suggested reference list identifies seven main reference titles.
These include the 2023 National Electrical Code, American Electricians' Handbook 17th Edition, Georgia Contractors Guide 5th Edition, Employer's Tax Guide Circular E 2025 or 2026, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Printreading Based on 2020 NEC, and Ugly's Electrical References 2023.
Some commercial book sets may list earlier versions of Printreading or Ugly's Electrical References.
Before ordering, compare the editions in the product description with PSI's current official examination list.
Contractor Exam Preps provides several study options for Georgia electrical contractor applicants.
The Georgia Electrical Contractor Book Package helps candidates organize important electrical reference categories.
The Georgia Electrical Contractor Highlighted and Tabbed Book Package supports faster reference navigation during practice.
The Georgia Class I Online Exam Prep Course provides structured preparation for the restricted classification.
The Georgia Electrical Books and Course Rental Package offers another option for candidates who prefer borrowing study references.
Licensing eligibility is a separate step from examination preparation.
Georgia generally requires applicants to be at least 21 years old and have four years of qualifying primary electrical experience, subject to its approved alternative pathways.
Class I applicants must demonstrate experience in the required electrical installation and calculation categories.
Three professional references are required, including at least one licensed electrical contractor.
Applicants must submit the required licensing documents and obtain Board approval before scheduling their examination with PSI.
Once licensed, Georgia electrical contractors must follow the state renewal and continuing education rules.
Effective January 2026, continuing education reporting is handled through CE Broker.
The best examination preparation combines practical electrical experience, detailed code study, repeated calculations, organized reference books, and timed practice questions.
Start with the official PSI handbook, review every content category, and spend regular time locating the supporting rules in approved references.
Use practice mistakes as a guide to your weaker subjects and repeat those subjects until your answers become more accurate.
With careful preparation and the correct references, Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I candidates can approach the examination with stronger knowledge, better time management, and a clearer path toward licensing.
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