National Standard Journeyman Electrician (ICC G17) Exam

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 G17 Journeyman Electrician is qualified and tested to perform work in the electrical trades while employed by a Master Electrician.

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

All ICC contractor exam licensees are still required to meet other state and local licensing regulations in order to obtain a license in any accepting state or municipality.

These requirements are different for each city or municipality, so you will want to contact your local jurisdiction to find out the specific requirements.

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