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South Dakota

(531) Journeyman Electrician

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South Dakota Electrical Commission
3217 W. Missouri Ave
Pierre, SD  57501
Phone:  (605) 773-3573
Exam Provider
International Code Council (ICC)
900 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 234-6082
(Testing facilities & scheduling provided by Pearson VUE)
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

Please consult the ICC exam bulletin for more detailed information about subject sub-categories listed in this table.  The button below should allow you to view or download the bulletin for South Dakota.

Content AreasSub-
categories
% of
Questions
General Knowledge & Plan Reading35
Services & Service Equipment59
Feeders13
Branch Circuits & Conductors415
Wiring Methods & Materials421
Equipment & Devices410
Control Devices14
Motors & Generators5
Special Occupancies, Equipment & Conditions69
Total number of test questions:
80
Time allowed (hours):
4.0
Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2023, NFPA
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2.
Ugly's Electrical References (any edition)
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Additional Allowed Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2023, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2023, Tom Henry
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We highly recommend that you purchase one of the reference books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up answers in the code and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2023, Ray Holder
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