Local Journeyman Licensing • 2023 Ohio Electrical Code • Middletown Example: 50 Questions, 180 Minutes, 70% Passing • Ohio Electrical Contractor: OCILB / PSI
Preparing for an Ohio Journeyman Electrician exam? This guide covers electrical theory, National Electrical Code navigation, grounding and bonding, wiring methods, conductor sizing, electrical calculations, local licensing requirements, and related study books available at Contractor Exam Preps.
Electrical work takes patience, accuracy, and a healthy respect for what electricity can do.
Good electricians understand more than the difference between a hot conductor and a neutral.
They know how to install safe electrical systems, read plans, select equipment, calculate loads, protect circuits, and apply the National Electrical Code.
They also know that guessing is not an acceptable wiring method!
For electricians working toward journeyman-level responsibilities in Ohio, exam preparation should focus on practical knowledge and NEC application.
There is one important licensing detail to understand before studying.
Ohio does not issue one universal statewide journeyman electrician license for every individual electrician.
Individual journeyman qualifications, registration procedures, and examinations may be administered by local cities or other applicable authorities.
That means there is no single statewide Ohio Journeyman Electrician exam with one question count and one time limit that applies everywhere.
Some jurisdictions use local examinations.
Some may recognize particular training or qualifications.
Others may have different requirements for electrical employment and permitted work.
Always identify the licensing authority that applies to the specific city or job location.
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, commonly called OCILB, issues statewide licenses to qualified electrical contractors who perform commercial electrical contracting.
OCILB operates within the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance.
The Board licenses electrical, HVAC, hydronics, plumbing, and refrigeration contractors.
These are contractor licenses rather than a general statewide journeyman worker credential.
Applicants seeking the Electrical Contractor license follow the OCILB approval process and take the required PSI examinations.
The statewide electrical contractor path has separate qualifications, examinations, and insurance obligations.
Do not confuse a local journeyman card with an OCILB Electrical Contractor license.
The City of Middletown, Ohio publishes an official Journeyman Electrician examination application.
Its published requirements provide a useful example of an actual Ohio local journeyman pathway.
The Middletown exam contains 50 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates have three hours, or 180 minutes.
The examination is open book.
The passing requirement is 70%, equal to at least 35 correct answers.
The published application requires candidates to bring the current NEC.
It also requires at least three years of qualifying experience within the previous five years.
The published examination application fee is $50.
These figures apply to the City of Middletown's published application. They are not universal statewide Ohio rules.
View the Official Middletown Journeyman Electrician Application.
The answer depends on the local licensing and permit rules.
For the Middletown example, the city's published instructions state that a journeyman electrician may install electrical wiring under the direction of a master electrician properly licensed in the city.
They also specifically state that permits cannot be issued to journeyman electricians.
This is a useful reminder that a journeyman credential and a contractor license may grant very different rights.
Someone who is qualified to perform electrical work as an employee or supervised journeyman is not automatically authorized to advertise or operate as an independent electrical contractor.
Ohio currently uses the 2023 National Electrical Code as the adopted electrical code for applicable state building work.
The 2019 Residential Code of Ohio, as amended in 2024, also references the 2023 NEC with Ohio-specific modifications.
The official Ohio Electrical Contractor PSI bulletin lists the 2023 NEC as an approved examination reference.
Individual local journeyman exams may have their own instructions.
For example, Middletown tells candidates to bring the current NEC rather than naming an edition on the published form.
Candidates should confirm the exact edition accepted by their own local authority.
Contractor Exam Preps offers both 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC Ohio Journeyman Electrician study packages.
The 2023 edition is the stronger match for preparation tied to Ohio's current adopted code and the official state electrical contractor PSI reference list.
The 2026 NEC products are useful for newer code-cycle learning but should not be assumed to be approved for an examination that requires the 2023 NEC.
Because local exams vary, Ohio does not publish one universal journeyman subject blueprint.
However, journeyman-level electrical preparation typically involves these important areas:
These subjects align with commonly tested NEC knowledge and with the technical trade subjects used in Ohio Electrical Contractor preparation.
Electrical theory is the foundation for many journeyman exam questions.
Review voltage, current, resistance, impedance, power, and energy.
Practice Ohm's law using the relationships between voltage, current, and resistance.
Learn the basic power formulas for electrical circuits.
Review series and parallel circuits.
Understand the differences between alternating current and direct current.
Study single-phase and three-phase power.
Work calculations carefully and pay attention to units.
Grounding and bonding are essential electrical safety subjects.
Study NEC Article 250.
Review grounding electrode systems, grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, and bonding jumpers.
Understand service bonding and separately derived systems.
Learn why metallic equipment parts must be properly bonded.
Practice conductor sizing and fault-current path questions.
Review NEC Articles 210, 215, and 230.
Study branch-circuit requirements, feeder conductor sizing, and service equipment.
Practice calculating residential and commercial electrical loads.
Review required receptacle outlets, disconnecting means, and electrical protection.
Understand the difference between service conductors, feeders, and branch-circuit conductors.
Study NEC Article 310.
Review copper and aluminum conductors, insulation ratings, temperature limits, and wiring materials.
Practice ampacity table lookups.
Understand conductor adjustment and correction factors.
Review the role of termination temperature ratings.
Practice selecting conductors for actual installations.
Study conduits, electrical metallic tubing, rigid raceways, flexible wiring methods, and cable assemblies.
Review NEC Chapter 3 and applicable raceway articles.
Practice conduit fill using NEC Chapter 9.
Review box fill requirements under NEC Article 314.
Understand how raceway sizing, conductor count, equipment grounding conductors, and box volume affect safe installations.
Study NEC Article 240.
Review fuses, circuit breakers, conductor protection, and equipment ratings.
Learn how to select overcurrent protective devices.
Understand the difference between ordinary conductor protection and specialized equipment protection.
Review NEC Article 430.
Study motor full-load current, branch-circuit conductors, overload protection, motor controllers, and disconnecting means.
Practice identifying the correct tables and rules.
Review contactors, relays, and motor starters.
Review transformer fundamentals and NEC Article 450.
Study voltage transformation, transformer ratings, overcurrent protection, and conductor considerations.
Review panelboards, receptacles, switches, luminaires, and equipment installation.
Review specialized NEC requirements for hazardous locations, health care facilities, swimming pools, electric vehicle equipment, signs, and emergency systems.
Study the way additional rules apply to equipment installed in special conditions.
Study electrical shock hazards, protective equipment, safe work practices, lockout procedures, and proper testing.
Review applicable OSHA electrical construction requirements.
Safe electrical work is more important than any individual examination score.
Electricians who want to perform commercial electrical contracting in their own business should review the statewide OCILB Electrical Contractor license.
The published PSI Electrical Contractor exam includes 100 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions.
Candidates have four hours.
The passing score is 70%.
The state also requires the Contractor Business and Law exam.
That examination contains 50 scored questions, five unscored pretest questions, and a two-hour time limit.
It also requires 70% passing.
These statewide PSI figures apply to electrical contractor applicants, not automatically to every local Ohio journeyman applicant.
The standard OCILB contractor pathway generally requires applicants to be at least eighteen years old and have five years of qualifying trade experience.
Ohio rules also describe qualifying professional-engineer and Board-accepted alternative experience routes.
Applicants must complete the Board's application and required background check procedures.
Active OCILB contractors must maintain at least $500,000 in contractor liability insurance under the published state rule.
These requirements are specific to statewide contractor licensing.
The official PSI bulletin lists the 2023 NEC and permits the 2023 NEC Handbook as an alternative or companion reference.
It also lists Ugly's Electrical References, 2023.
Additional permitted field references are listed in the current bulletin.
For Business and Law, PSI supplies the Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Ohio, 4th Edition.
Approved candidates should use the official PSI bulletin for test-room book rules and permitted editions.
The 2023 Ohio Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo includes a journeyman study guide, a 2023 NEC paperback, and code tabs.
The 2023 Ohio Journeyman Electrician and Electrician Calculations Combo adds focused math practice.
For broader preparation, the 2023 Ohio Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo offers multiple study resources based on the 2023 NEC.
For newer code education, the store sells the 2026 Ohio Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo.
Choose the code edition required by your local licensing authority.
Start by identifying your exact exam.
Confirm whether you are pursuing a local journeyman credential or statewide electrical contractor licensing.
Review the applicable application instructions.
Match your NEC book to the required edition.
Study electrical theory and code navigation.
Practice electrical calculations.
Review grounding, bonding, conductors, raceways, services, and motors.
Complete timed practice questions.
Finally, check your actual examination's identification, fee, reference, and scheduling requirements.
Important Ohio Journeyman Licensing Update: Ohio does not have one uniform statewide individual Journeyman Electrician license examination. Local authorities may establish different qualifications, examinations, fees, code editions, and renewal rules. The City of Middletown publishes a 50-question, three-hour, open-book journeyman examination requiring 70% passing and three years of experience within the previous five years. That is a local example, not a statewide blueprint. Separately, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board issues Electrical Contractor licenses for commercial work and uses PSI exams requiring 100 scored trade questions, four hours, and 70% passing, plus a separate Business and Law examination. Ohio's adopted electrical code and the published OCILB electrical trade reference are the 2023 NEC. Store products based on the 2026 NEC are newer study resources, not automatically approved examination references.
A journeyman electrician is generally an experienced electrical worker who has developed practical skills in electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and code compliance.
Journeyman responsibilities can include installing raceways, conductors, lighting, receptacles, panels, and other electrical systems.
The exact legal authority of an individual journeyman depends on the jurisdiction.
In Ohio, local rules may control individual journeyman licensing.
Ohio's statewide OCILB license is a separate Electrical Contractor credential.
Common title: Journeyman Electrician.
Individual licensing: Jurisdiction-dependent.
State contractor authority: OCILB.
Electrical code currently adopted: 2023 NEC, with applicable state modifications.
Official local example: City of Middletown Journeyman Electrician.
| Requirement | Published Information | What to Know |
|---|---|---|
| State | Ohio | Check local and state authorities. |
| Statewide Journeyman Credential | No Universal Credential | Individual requirements may be local. |
| Statewide Commercial License | Electrical Contractor | Issued by OCILB. |
| Regulator for State Contractors | OCILB | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. |
| Local Exam Example | Middletown Journeyman Electrician | City of Middletown. |
| Middletown Questions | 50 | Local exam only. |
| Middletown Exam Time | 180 Minutes | Three hours. |
| Middletown Passing | 70% | 35 correct of 50. |
| Middletown Exam Format | Open Book | Bring required NEC. |
| Middletown Experience | Three Years | Within the previous five years. |
| Middletown Application Fee | $50 | Published city examination fee. |
| Middletown Exam Deadline | 90 Days | After application date. |
| Middletown Supervisor | Local Master Electrician | Work under proper direction. |
| Middletown Permits | Not Issued to Journeymen | Local restriction. |
| Ohio Adopted NEC | 2023 | Check project and local requirements. |
| OCILB Contractor Exam | Electrical Contractor | Separate statewide license. |
| OCILB Trade Questions | 100 Scored | Plus ten unscored pretest. |
| OCILB Trade Time | 240 Minutes | Four hours. |
| OCILB Trade Passing | 70% | 70 correct scored answers. |
| OCILB Trade Reference | 2023 NEC | Allowed exam reference. |
| OCILB Ugly's Reference | 2023 | Listed for trade examination. |
| OCILB Business and Law | Required | Separate examination. |
| Business Questions | 50 Scored | Five additional pretest. |
| Business Time | 120 Minutes | Two hours. |
| Business Passing | 70% | 35 scored correct answers. |
| Business Book | Ohio NASCLA, 4th Edition | Supplied at PSI test center. |
| OCILB Minimum Age | 18 | Contractor applicants. |
| OCILB Standard Experience | Five Years | Trade experience, subject to alternatives. |
| OCILB Background Check | Required | Federal and state check. |
| OCILB Exam Eligibility | One Year | Per published PSI bulletin. |
| OCILB Retest Wait | 60 Days | After failing an exam portion. |
| OCILB PSI Exam Fee | $69 Published | Per exam registration; reconfirm. |
| OCILB Exam Application Fee | $25 | Separate state fee. |
| OCILB Liability Insurance | At Least $500,000 | For active contractor licensing. |
| OCILB Renewal | Annual or Triennial Options | State renewal requirements. |
| Local Journeyman Renewal | Depends on Jurisdiction | Confirm locally. |
| Local Reciprocity | Not Automatically Statewide | Check recognition rules. |
| Detail | License Path | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Licensing | Local | Jurisdiction-Dependent |
| Universal Statewide Journeyman Exam | State | None |
| Published Local Example | Middletown | Journeyman Electrician |
| Exam Provider | Middletown | City Building Inspection Division |
| Exam Questions | Middletown | 50 |
| Exam Time | Middletown | 3 Hours |
| Passing Score | Middletown | 70% |
| Open Book | Middletown | Yes |
| Experience | Middletown | 3 Years Within Previous 5 |
| Exam Fee | Middletown | $50 |
| Required Reference | Middletown | Current NEC |
| State Electrical Code | Ohio | 2023 NEC with Amendments |
| State Contractor License | OCILB | Electrical Contractor |
| Trade Scored Questions | OCILB / PSI | 100 |
| Trade Pretest Questions | OCILB / PSI | 10 |
| Trade Time | OCILB / PSI | 4 Hours |
| Trade Passing | OCILB / PSI | 70% |
| Trade Reference NEC | OCILB / PSI | 2023 |
| Trade Reference Ugly's | OCILB / PSI | 2023 |
| Trade Format | OCILB / PSI | Open Book |
| Business Scored Questions | OCILB / PSI | 50 |
| Business Pretest Questions | OCILB / PSI | 5 |
| Business Time | OCILB / PSI | 2 Hours |
| Business Passing | OCILB / PSI | 70% |
| General Electrical Knowledge | OCILB Trade | 10 |
| Transformers and Equipment | OCILB Trade | 12 |
| Services, Feeders and Branch Circuits | OCILB Trade | 16 |
| Raceways, Boxes and Panelboards | OCILB Trade | 10 |
| Conductors and Cables | OCILB Trade | 12 |
| Control Devices | OCILB Trade | 8 |
| Motors and Generators | OCILB Trade | 12 |
| Utilization Equipment | OCILB Trade | 8 |
| Special Occupancies and Equipment | OCILB Trade | 12 |
Important: The local Middletown exam and statewide OCILB exams are different licensing paths.
Local journeyman: Confirm exam details with your city.
State contractor: Use the official OCILB/PSI bulletin.
These are recommended NEC and journeyman-level study topics. The question counts in Section 12 belong to the separate Ohio Electrical Contractor PSI exam, not to one statewide journeyman exam.
Review Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, power, AC circuits, DC circuits, series circuits, and parallel circuits. Practice identifying correct equations and units.
Learn how Article 100 definitions, chapter organization, article headings, tables, and exceptions work together. Develop a habit of confirming the exact requirement.
Review NEC Article 230, disconnects, service conductors, service equipment, and grounding at service equipment.
Review NEC Articles 210 and 215. Practice circuit calculations, conductor protection, receptacle rules, and feeder sizing.
Review NEC Article 250, grounding electrodes, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, and fault-current paths.
Study NEC Article 310, ampacity tables, insulation ratings, conductor types, correction factors, and termination requirements.
Review conduit types, conduit fill, box fill, junction boxes, pull boxes, support rules, and cable assemblies.
Study NEC Article 240, circuit breakers, fuses, protective device ratings, and conductor protection.
Study transformer fundamentals, primary and secondary conductors, panelboards, switches, receptacles, and equipment installation.
Review NEC Article 430, motor conductors, full-load current, overload protection, controllers, and disconnects.
Review relevant requirements for hazardous locations, pools, generators, signs, electric vehicle equipment, and special systems.
Review electrical shock hazards, PPE, safe work procedures, testing, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Begin with your actual local licensing authority.
Ask which examination it accepts or administers.
Confirm the current NEC edition, question count, time limit, passing score, experience requirement, and approved references.
Then organize your study plan around electrical theory, electrical calculations, NEC navigation, grounding, bonding, wiring methods, services, and motors.
Use the 2023 NEC for study that matches Ohio's currently adopted electrical code.
If your local exam requires a different edition, follow the examination authority's instructions.
Practice locating answers in the code rather than only memorizing isolated facts.
Review missed questions until you understand the supporting rule.
Use timed practice tests when the examination is open book.
Try the Ohio Journeyman Electrician Calculations Combo if electrical math is your weak spot.
Use the Ohio Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo for a broader organized study approach.
First: Confirm the correct local or state license.
Second: Study the correct NEC edition.
Third: Practice electrical calculations.
Fourth: Build code lookup speed.
Fifth: Complete timed practice exams.
This diagram helps explain the relationship between service equipment, feeders, panels, branch circuits, grounding, and electrical loads.
Simplified educational diagram. Actual electrical installations must follow the applicable adopted NEC, local modifications, equipment instructions, and required permits.
Confirm whether the credential is issued locally or whether your goal is the separate OCILB Electrical Contractor license.
Review the experience, apprenticeship, employer-verification, and education rules required by the applicable authority.
Confirm questions, time, passing score, fees, NEC edition, references, and identification requirements.
Use a code edition that matches your examination. Ohio currently adopts the 2023 NEC.
Review theory, wiring methods, conductors, grounding, bonding, services, feeders, circuits, motors, and equipment.
Build confidence with ampacity, load calculations, box fill, raceway fill, motors, and electrical formulas.
Follow your actual local examination's question count and time limit, rather than assuming there is one statewide format.
Submit the appropriate application, pass the applicable test, and follow local or state rules before performing regulated work.
Important: The following official nine-category blueprint belongs to Ohio's statewide Electrical Contractor PSI examination. It is included as additional electrical study guidance. It is not a universal Ohio Journeyman Electrician blueprint.
State contractor blueprint: 100 scored questions.
Additional pretest questions: 10 unscored.
State contractor passing: 70%.
Journeyman candidates: Get your specific local exam outline.
Individual local journeyman exams may approve different reference books. The following table separates local examples, the current adopted electrical code, state contractor-approved books, and store study products.
| Book or Reference | Edition | Use or Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Code | 2023 | Current Ohio adopted code and listed OCILB trade reference. |
| Middletown Required NEC | Current NEC | Bring for local journeyman exam; verify exact edition. |
| National Electrical Code Handbook | 2023 | Allowed OCILB Electrical Contractor reference. |
| Ugly's Electrical References | 2023 | Allowed OCILB Electrical Contractor reference. |
| Electrical Field Reference Handbook | Revised for NEC 2008 | OCILB-approved field reference option. |
| IBEW-NECA Field Reference Book | Bulletin-Listed Edition | Alternative OCILB field reference. |
| Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Ohio | 4th | Provided for state OCILB Business and Law examination. |
| Ohio Journeyman Electrician Study Guide | 2023 NEC-Based | Contractor Exam Preps home study resource. |
| 2023 Electrician Calculations Guide | 2023 | Home study and electrical math practice. |
| Ohio Journeyman Electrician Ultimate Combo | 2023 | Codebook and study material package. |
| Ohio Journeyman Electrician Guide and NEC Combo | 2026 | Newer code education; check exam edition first. |
State contractor exam: The current published PSI bulletin lists the 2023 NEC and approved supporting references.
Local journeyman exam: Confirm approved references with your city or exam provider.
Code edition: Do not assume a 2026 NEC study book is approved for a 2023 NEC-based examination.
Some Ohio local journeyman exams are open book, including the published Middletown example.
Ohio's statewide Electrical Contractor exam is also open book.
However, the approved references and marking rules may differ.
Start by learning where commonly tested topics appear in the NEC.
Use the index to locate unfamiliar topics.
Practice finding ampacity tables, conductor protection, grounding rules, box-fill requirements, and motor calculations.
Never assume that knowing a general rule is enough when a question asks about a special condition or exception.
Journeyman electricians commonly install and maintain wiring systems, electrical equipment, raceways, conductors, lighting, receptacles, switches, and other electrical components.
They may also troubleshoot electrical systems and assist with testing and repair.
However, the legal scope of a local journeyman credential depends on the licensing authority.
In Middletown, the city's published instructions permit journeyman license holders to install wiring under the direction of a properly licensed local master electrician.
The city does not issue electrical permits to journeyman license holders.
These restrictions show why electricians must distinguish their individual trade qualifications from a business contractor license.
Worker credential: Local Journeyman Electrician where required.
State commercial business credential: OCILB Electrical Contractor.
Supervision and permit authority: Follow the local licensing ordinance.
Safety: Apply the adopted NEC and applicable jobsite requirements.
| Credential or Examination | Purpose | Important Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Local Journeyman Electrician | Individual worker-level qualification. | Requirements depend on jurisdiction. |
| Middletown Journeyman Electrician | Local individual license. | 50 questions, 180 minutes, 70% on published application. |
| Local Master Electrician | Local higher-level qualification where applicable. | Not automatically the same as OCILB contractor licensing. |
| OCILB Electrical Contractor | State commercial electrical contracting. | Board approval, PSI exams, business obligations. |
| OCILB Electrical Trade PSI Exam | State technical contractor qualification. | 100 scored questions, 240 minutes, 70%. |
| OCILB Contractor Business and Law | Commercial contractor business responsibilities. | 50 scored questions, 120 minutes, 70%. |
| Electrical Apprentice | Structured trade learning. | Training alone does not create contractor authority. |
| ICC Journeyman R17 | National standard exam option for jurisdictions that recognize it. | Not automatically required or accepted by every Ohio municipality. |
Rules Vary by Local Authority
100 Scored Questions • 240 Minutes • 70%
50 Scored Questions • 120 Minutes • 70%
An Ohio journeyman electrician exam can be challenging because candidates must apply technical electrical knowledge under time limits.
The difficulty depends on the specific jurisdiction and examination.
Some local tests may emphasize code navigation.
Others may focus on trade calculations or practical installation knowledge.
The City of Middletown's published examination provides a concrete example: 50 multiple-choice questions in three hours.
That gives an average of three minutes and thirty-six seconds per question.
Because the test is open book, candidates should be comfortable locating NEC rules quickly.
Electrical calculations also require careful attention.
A small mistake in conductor sizing or unit conversion can change the answer.
Strong preparation combines trade knowledge, repeated practice, and familiarity with the required codebook.
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Ohio Journeyman Electrician Licensing
Ohio does not issue one universal statewide individual Journeyman Electrician license. Local authorities may establish journeyman requirements and examinations.
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, or OCILB, licenses qualified electrical contractors performing commercial work.
No. A journeyman credential generally concerns an individual electrician, while an OCILB Electrical Contractor license provides statewide commercial contracting authority subject to Ohio law.
No. Local application requirements, exam providers, question counts, passing scores, time limits, fees, and NEC editions can vary.
Begin with the city building department or other authority responsible for licensing electricians in the area where you intend to work.
Middletown Journeyman Examination
The city's published application lists 50 multiple-choice questions. This is not a statewide Ohio exam count.
The published Middletown journeyman examination allows three hours, or 180 minutes.
The passing requirement is 70%, equal to 35 correct answers out of 50.
Yes. The city's published application describes a three-hour open-book exam and requires candidates to bring the current NEC.
Middletown's application requires at least three years of qualifying experience within the previous five years.
The published examination application fee is $50. Verify the current amount with the city before paying.
No. The published instructions state that electrical permits cannot be issued to journeyman electricians in Middletown.
Ohio NEC and Electrical Study
Ohio currently uses the 2023 National Electrical Code for applicable state electrical installations, with Ohio-specific provisions and modifications where adopted.
The 2026 NEC is useful for updated study, but exam-room approval depends on the authority issuing the exam. Confirm whether that authority requires the 2023 NEC or another edition.
Study electrical theory, code navigation, services, feeders, branch circuits, conductors, grounding, bonding, raceways, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, calculations, and electrical safety.
Grounding and bonding are important journeyman-level NEC subjects. Review Article 250 and confirm your exam's official topic list.
Yes. Practice Ohm's law, load calculations, conductor ampacity, service and feeder sizing, box fill, conduit fill, motors, and transformer concepts.
Tabs can help make code navigation faster during study. Whether they are allowed in the exam room depends on your exam authority's reference rules.
State Electrical Contractor Examination
The published PSI bulletin lists 100 scored questions and ten additional unscored pretest questions.
The published time limit is four hours, or 240 minutes.
The PSI Electrical Contractor trade exam requires 70% passing.
Yes. PSI permits specific references including the 2023 NEC and Ugly's Electrical References, 2023, under the published rules.
Yes. The published OCILB PSI bulletin requires the Contractor Business and Law exam in addition to the trade exam for contractor licensing.
The Ohio Contractor Business and Law exam contains 50 scored questions plus five unscored pretest questions and allows two hours.
The standard qualification requires five years of trade experience. Ohio rules also provide certain engineering and Board-accepted alternative experience routes.
Yes. Ohio's rule requires at least $500,000 in contractor liability insurance for active OCILB contractor licenses.
Contractor Exam Preps Study Products
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The 2023 Ohio Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo includes a 2023 NEC paperback and code tabs, along with a focused journeyman study guide.
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Yes. Contractor Exam Preps sells a 2026 Ohio Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo. It is useful for newer code education, but exam candidates must confirm whether the 2026 NEC is approved for their particular test.
No. Study products help candidates prepare, but they do not guarantee a passing result, licensing approval, or acceptance of a particular code edition.
Watch this related 1ExamPrep Journeyman Electrician preparation video covering study schedules, NEC navigation, open-book practice, electrical calculations, and common examination topics.
The video is useful for general journeyman study.
It is not an official Ohio local examination tutorial and does not establish a statewide Ohio journeyman test format.
Ohio reminder: Ohio currently adopts the 2023 NEC. This video discusses 2026 NEC preparation, so use the code edition named by the authority administering your exam.
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Ohio licensing: Local journeyman requirements vary.
Ohio adopted code: 2023 NEC.
Use local licensing instructions to confirm individual journeyman eligibility and test requirements. Use OCILB and PSI for statewide electrical contractor licensing.
Local journeyman exam: Requirements vary; check the authority issuing your credential.
Middletown example: 50 questions, three hours, 70% passing.
State electrical contractor: Separate OCILB license with PSI trade and Business and Law exams.
Current adopted Ohio electrical code: 2023 NEC.
Related store resources: 2023 NEC study guides, electrician calculations, Ultimate Combo, newer 2026 study products, and flash cards.
Preparing for an Ohio Journeyman Electrician examination is an important step for electrical workers who want to demonstrate their knowledge and advance their careers.
Electricians are responsible for work that can directly affect the safety of buildings and the people using them.
They install electrical circuits, lighting, conductors, equipment, panels, motors, and other electrical systems.
They also need to understand how these installations work and how to recognize unsafe conditions.
Electrical work requires knowledge of electrical theory and the National Electrical Code.
For journeyman-level study, candidates should review voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, bonding, conductor ampacity, electrical protection, and wiring methods.
However, the first step toward an Ohio journeyman credential is understanding the state's licensing structure.
Ohio does not issue one universal statewide Journeyman Electrician license.
Local jurisdictions may establish specific individual electrician requirements.
These requirements can include experience, training, applications, examination rules, fees, and renewals.
Ohio also has a separate statewide electrical contractor licensing system.
That system is administered by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
The distinction is important.
A local journeyman credential does not automatically grant the authority to operate a commercial electrical contracting business.
The City of Middletown provides a useful example of a local journeyman examination.
Its published application lists 50 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates have three hours to complete the test.
The passing requirement is 70%.
The examination is open book.
Applicants must bring the current National Electrical Code.
The city also requires at least three years of qualifying electrical experience within the previous five years.
The published exam application fee is $50.
These requirements belong to Middletown.
They should not be applied automatically to another Ohio municipality.
Electricians should contact the authority that handles licensing in the area where they plan to work.
That authority can confirm the current application requirements and approved examination.
Ohio currently uses the 2023 National Electrical Code as its adopted electrical code, with applicable state amendments.
The 2023 NEC is therefore a useful foundation for electrical examination preparation in Ohio.
However, candidates should verify the exact code edition required by their local test administrator.
Contractor Exam Preps offers Ohio journeyman study materials based on both the 2023 and 2026 NEC editions.
The 2023 packages are especially relevant for candidates preparing around Ohio's current adopted code.
The newer 2026 packages support study of updated electrical rules but are not automatically permitted in a 2023-code examination.
Electrical theory is one of the most important study subjects.
Students should understand Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, and electrical power.
These ideas help explain how circuits operate.
They also support more advanced electrical calculations.
Grounding and bonding deserve careful study.
NEC Article 250 contains important requirements for grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, and service grounding.
Electricians need to understand how fault-current paths help protective devices operate.
Services, feeders, and branch circuits are another major area.
Students should review NEC Articles 210, 215, and 230.
They should practice calculating electrical loads and selecting appropriate equipment.
Conductor sizing is closely related.
NEC Article 310 includes important ampacity rules.
Conductor temperature ratings, correction factors, and adjustment factors can affect the permitted current.
Raceways and boxes are also common electrical study topics.
Students should practice box fill, conduit fill, raceway selection, and installation requirements.
Overcurrent protection is another important subject.
NEC Article 240 addresses fuses, circuit breakers, and conductor protection.
Motor and transformer study can involve additional calculations and equipment rules.
Students should review NEC Articles 430 and 450.
Electrical safety belongs in every study plan.
Work at electrical installations should follow safe procedures, appropriate protective equipment, and applicable regulations.
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