National Standard Master Electrician (ICC G16) Exam Prep

ICC is known industry-wide as the leader in providing the highest quality certifications. When you earn an ICC certification, you demonstrate superior knowledge and understanding of the codes.

An ICC G16 Master Electrician has the knowledge and skill, to install, repair, alter, add to or change any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, or any part thereof; which generates, transmits, transforms, or utilizes electrical energy in any form for light, heat, power or communications, all in compliance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, laws, and regulations.

The ICC G16 Master Electrician Exam gives you 5 hours to answer 100 questions that cover aspects of construction and contracting in a multiple-choice, open-book format. You need at least 70% correct to pass.

General Knowledge: - 6%

- Electrical Theory and General Electrical Load Calculations, Code Definitions and Terms, Plan Reading

Services and Service Equipment: - 11%

- Services and Fault Current, Service Load Calculations, Service Equipment & Service Conductors, Transformers, System Grounding and Bonding, Temporary Service Wiring

Feeders: - 4%

- Load Calculations, Equipment Grounding

Branch Circuits and Conductors: - 19%

- Branch Circuit Calculation, Overcurrent Protection, Conductors

-  Required Outlets & GFCI/ AFCI Protection, Equipment Grounding

Wiring Methods and Materials: - 26%

- Raceway Installations, Underground Wiring Methods, Boxes and Enclosures, Cabinets, Panel boards, & Switchboards,

- Clearance and Guarding, Flexible Cords and Cables

Equipment and Devices: - 13%

- Luminaires, Receptacles, Switches and Other Devices

-  Appliances and Other Equipment, Other Utilization Equipment

- Heating and Cooling Equipment

Control Devices: - 4%

- Switches, Disconnects and Controllers

Motors and Generators: - 6%

- Motors, Generators

Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions: - 11%

- Special Occupancies, Swimming Pools and Similar Installations

- Mobile Home and RV Parks, Data Processing Equipment

- Miscellaneous Special Equipment

- Emergency Systems, Signaling and Fire Alarm Systems