Georgia Class I is restricted to qualifying single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral. Class II is unrestricted.
Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II Exam Overview
Georgia offers two statewide Electrical Contractor classifications. Class I is Restricted and Class II is Unrestricted. Candidates must satisfy Georgia's licensing requirements and receive approval before taking the appropriate PSI examination.
Both exams contain 140 scored questions. PSI also places unscored beta or pretest questions into each examination.
Class I: 140 scored questions + 15 pretest questions = 155 questions presented.
Class II: 140 scored questions + 22 pretest questions = 162 questions presented.
Testing time: four hours for Part I and four hours for Part II.
Georgia Class I vs Class II Electrical Contractor License
Choose the correct classification before building your exam prep plan.
| Feature | Class I Restricted | Class II Unrestricted |
|---|---|---|
| License Scope | Restricted single-phase electrical installations | Unrestricted electrical contracting |
| Class I Service Limit | Not over 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral | Not restricted by the Class I limitation |
| Scored Questions | 140 | 140 |
| Pretest Questions | 15 | 22 |
| Total Questions Presented | 155 | 162 |
| Testing Time | 8 hours total | 8 hours total |
| Minimum Passing Standard | Final scaled score of 70 | Final scaled score of 70 |
Licensing Authority
Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board,
Division of Electrical Contractors
Testing Provider
PSI
Exam Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination
Class I
Restricted single-phase scope up to the 200-amp service limit
Class II
Unrestricted
Exam Questions
140 scored questions per examination
Time Limit
Two 4-hour parts | 8 hours total
Passing Standard
Final scaled score of 70
Current NEC Reference
2023 National Electrical Code / NEC Handbook
What the Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Course Covers
The 1 Exam Prep program combines three study formats so candidates can review difficult material more than once instead of meeting a transformer calculation one time and hoping the friendship lasts.
Course Formats
- Complete online self-study course
- Recorded electrical exam-prep classes
- Live virtual instructor-led classes
- Reference-book navigation guidance
- Class-specific Class I and Class II preparation
Major Study Topics
- Electrical theory and calculations
- National Electrical Code requirements
- Plans and specifications
- Business law and project administration
- OSHA construction safety
- Controls, motors and transformers
- Services, feeders and branch circuits
Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Content
Both Class I and Class II have 30 scored questions in Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions and 110 scored questions in Technical Functions.
| Major Area | Class I | Class II | Exam Prep Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations, Laws & Administration | 30 | 30 | Taxes, licensing, OSHA, NEC, permits, insurance, accounting, estimating, contracts and scheduling |
| Technical Functions | 110 | 110 | Circuits, controls, motors, transformers, interior systems and special installations |
Georgia Class I Restricted Exam Weighting
Bars are scaled against the largest 30-question Class I categories.
Regulations, Laws & Administrative Functions
30 questions
Interior Electrical Systems
30 questions
Electrical Controls and Devices
22 questions
Basic Electrical Circuits
21 questions
Special Equipment, Conditions & Locations
21 questions
Motors / Rotating Equipment
9 questions
Transformers
7 questions
Georgia Class II Unrestricted Exam Weighting
Class II shifts more scored questions toward motors, transformers and unrestricted three-phase electrical work.
Regulations, Laws & Administrative Functions
30 questions
Interior Electrical Systems
23 questions
Transformers
21 questions
Special Equipment, Conditions & Locations
21 questions
Motors / Rotating Equipment
16 questions
Electrical Controls and Devices
15 questions
Basic Electrical Circuits
14 questions
Do Not Ignore the Business and Law Portion
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions account for 30 scored questions on both exams. That is more than one-fifth of the scored examination.
Laws: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, employer taxes, Georgia licensing rules, sales and use tax, and business licensing.
Regulations: OSHA, NEC, NFPA, product certification, electrical permits and inspections.
Administration: insurance, cash flow, bookkeeping, estimating, bidding, contracts and purchase orders.
Project management: drawings, specifications, inventory, scheduling and contractor organization.
Current 2026 Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam References
Use the current PSI reference list when preparing for the actual exam.
| Reference | Exam Prep Use |
|---|---|
| American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition | Electrical theory, equipment, motors, transformers, circuits and trade practices |
| Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - Georgia | Business law, contracts, estimating, insurance, accounting and project administration |
| Employer's Tax Guide, Circular E | Federal payroll withholding and employer responsibilities |
| OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 | Construction safety, employer responsibilities and jobsite regulations |
| Georgia State Electrical / 2023 NEC | Services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, bonding, wiring, equipment and special installations |
| Printreading Based on 2020 NEC | Drawings, plans, symbols, schedules and electrical construction documents |
| Ugly's Electrical References 2023 | Formulas, conductor data, motors, transformers, conversions and calculations |
Georgia Open-Book Contractor Exam Prep Strategy
Do This
- Practice with the current PSI-listed books
- Learn the NEC index and article structure
- Use permanent tabs where permitted
- Highlight recurring code sections before test day
- Practice business-law reference lookup
- Time electrical calculations
- Complete long mixed-topic practice sessions
Avoid This
- Studying only the NEC
- Ignoring the 30 business and regulation questions
- Using outdated exam-reference editions
- Relying on handwritten notes inside books
- Memorizing practice answers without learning the method
- Waiting until exam day to learn the reference books
- Ignoring Class II three-phase topics
Georgia Electrical Contractor Licensing Roadmap
Move from eligibility through Board approval, contractor exam prep and PSI testing.
1
Choose Class I or Class II
Match your experience and intended electrical contracting scope to the correct Georgia license classification.
2
Verify experience requirements
Georgia generally requires at least four years of qualifying primary electrical experience.
3
Prepare the required references
Georgia requires three applicant references, including at least one from a licensed electrical contractor.
4
Receive Board approval
Complete the licensing application process before PSI scheduling.
5
Prepare for the PSI exam
Study business law, NEC navigation, circuits, controls, motors, transformers, interior systems and special installations.
6
Complete timed practice
Build the stamina and reference-navigation speed needed for two four-hour testing periods.
7
Take the Class I or Class II exam
Complete the PSI examination and meet the required final scaled score of 70.
Six-Week Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Plan
Week 1
Books and Blueprint
- Review Class I or Class II blueprint
- Organize approved references
- Practice NEC navigation
- Take a diagnostic exam
Week 2
Business and Regulations
- Georgia licensing rules
- OSHA
- Taxes and insurance
- Contracts and estimating
Week 3
Circuits and Controls
- Basic circuits
- Grounding
- Relays and controls
- Breakers and disconnects
Week 4
Motors and Transformers
- Motor calculations
- Overload protection
- Transformer connections
- Class II three-phase topics
Week 5
Interior and Special Systems
- Services and feeders
- Raceways and conductors
- Load calculations
- Special locations
Week 6
Simulation
- Timed mixed-topic practice
- Four-hour study blocks
- Reference lookup drills
- Final weak-area review
Three Ways to Prepare With the Course
Online Self Study
Study on Your Schedule
- Organized exam-prep lessons
- Business and technical topics
- NEC navigation
- Electrical calculations
- Class-specific study
Live Virtual Training
Instructor-Led Exam Prep
- Scheduled live instruction
- Reference-book review
- Electrical calculations
- Business-law preparation
- Technical Q&A
Recorded Classes
Repeat Difficult Topics
- Pause technical explanations
- Replay calculation methods
- Review motor and transformer topics
- Repeat NEC demonstrations
- Revisit difficult references
Choose the Correct Georgia Electrical Contractor License
Class I Restricted: qualifying single-phase electrical installations not exceeding 200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Class II Unrestricted: broader statewide electrical contracting with experience beyond the Class I limitation.
Both examinations contain 140 scored questions, but the technical weighting is different.
Class II places greater emphasis on rotating equipment, transformers and unrestricted three-phase electrical systems.
Georgia Electrical Contractor Class I & Class II Exam Prep FAQ
Georgia Electrical Contractor Licensing
Class I is Georgia's restricted Electrical Contractor license.
It covers qualifying single-phase electrical installations
that do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop
or service lateral.
Class II is Georgia's unrestricted statewide
Electrical Contractor classification.
No. The current Georgia rule restricts Class I to qualifying
single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed
200 amperes at the service drop or service lateral.
Georgia generally requires at least four years of qualifying
primary electrical experience. The Board's rules also address
qualifying education and secondary experience.
Georgia requires three references from people who can attest
to the applicant's electrical experience. At least one must
be from a licensed electrical contractor.
PSI Exam Format
Both Class I and Class II examinations contain
140 scored questions.
Class I includes 140 scored questions plus 15 unscored
pretest questions, for 155 questions presented.
Class II includes 140 scored questions plus 22 unscored
pretest questions, for 162 questions presented.
PSI administers the examination in two parts.
Candidates receive four hours for Part I and four hours
for Part II, for eight hours total.
Georgia requires a minimum final scaled score of 70
on the appropriate examination.
Candidates may use the references specifically authorized
by PSI and must comply with current PSI rules governing
reference materials.
References and Exam Prep
The current PSI reference list through December 31, 2026
lists the Georgia State Electrical Code based on the
2023 National Electrical Code or NEC Handbook.
Yes. PSI currently permits approved references to be
highlighted and underlined.
Yes. Permanent tabs are permitted under the current
PSI reference rules.
Technical Functions account for 110 of the 140 scored questions
on both the Class I and Class II exams.
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions account
for 30 scored questions on both Class I and Class II.
Yes. Class II includes broader unrestricted topics,
including additional three-phase motors and transformer
configurations that are designated as Class II-only material.
The training combines online self-study, recorded classes
and live virtual classes covering NEC navigation,
electrical theory, calculations, plans and specifications,
business law, OSHA, controls, motors, transformers,
services, feeders and contractor responsibilities.
1 Exam Prep Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Video
Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam Prep Resources
Prepare for the Georgia Class I or Class II Electrical Contractor Exam
Build NEC navigation speed, electrical calculation accuracy, business-law knowledge, motor and transformer skills, reference-book familiarity and the testing endurance needed for Georgia's two-part PSI Electrical Contractor examination.
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