MASTER AND SPECIAL ELECTRICIAN’S LICENSE THEORY

Introduction of the National Electrical Code

1. Purpose of the National Electrical Code
2. Scope of the National Electrical Code
3. Code arrangement

Definitions and requirements for electrical installation

Branch circuits

1. Calculating branch circuit sizing and loading
2. Floor area
3. Code requirements

Services/Over-current protection

Grounding

1. General
2. Circuit and system grounding
3. Location of system grounding connections
4. Enclosure and raceway grounding
5. Equipment grounding
6. Methods of grounding
7. Bonding

Wiring Methods

1. Material

Box Gill

Motors

1. Diagram
2. Locations
3. Local ratings
4. Types

General information and calculations

1. Conduit fill
2. Service load/over-current protection

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1.                   Must be at least 21 years of age;

2.                   Must have good moral character; and

3.                   Must be working for 7 ½ years for the last 10 years under a licensee and during such time a minimum of ten thousand five hundred hours.