Licensing Exams by Trade Name

Virginia Journeyman Electrician

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Commonwealth of Virginia
DPOR Tradesmen Program

9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA  23233
(804) 367-8511
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PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 340-3910
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content

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Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
Virginia DPOR Rules and Regulations, Title 54.1, Chapter 11 - Individual License and Certification Regulations
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2.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2020, NFPA
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3.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below may be allowed at the exam location as long as they have the original binding and no written notes.  Read your exam bulletin or "what to bring" statement carefully for specific restrictions.

1a.
Ferm's Fast Finder Index, 2020, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2020, Tom Henry
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We 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, 2020, Ray Holder
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