Current ICC KGD format: the Kansas Standard Master Electrician exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions with a five-hour time limit. Kansas law requires covered local licensing jurisdictions to use a minimum 75% passing score. Wiring Methods and Materials is the largest KGD subject at 26%.
What Is the Kansas KGD Master Electrician Exam?
The KGD Kansas Standard Master Electrician exam is an International Code Council electrical competency examination used within Kansas' local licensing system. The exam is delivered through Pearson VUE and can be used by local jurisdictions that recognize KGD for Master Electrician or electrical contractor qualification.
Kansas does not issue one single statewide Master Electrician license. Cities and counties handle electrical licensing, contractor licensing and local application requirements.
Exam answer: 100 multiple-choice questions, five hours, open book, 75% minimum passing requirement under Kansas law, with the 2017 National Electrical Code and Ugly's Electrical Reference listed for the KGD.
Master Electrician certification and electrical contractor licensing are closely connected in some local jurisdictions, but they are not automatically the same credential. Contractor licensing can include business registration, insurance, a qualifying individual and other local requirements.
This page combines research from 4 primary authority groups and 5 visible secondary research groups. Official ICC, Kansas statutory and local licensing sources control when commercial exam-prep information conflicts.
Kansas KGD Master Electrician Exam Domains
Match your Kansas Master Electrician exam prep time to the current ICC KGD content blueprint.
| Exam Area | What to Study | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wiring Methods and Materials | Raceways, underground wiring, boxes, enclosures, cabinets, panelboards, switchboards, clearances, guarding, flexible cords and cable installations | 26% |
| Branch Circuits and Conductors | Branch-circuit calculations, conductors, overcurrent protection, required outlets, GFCI, AFCI and equipment grounding | 19% |
| Equipment and Devices | Luminaires, receptacles, switches, appliances, utilization equipment, heating and cooling equipment and related NEC requirements | 13% |
| Services and Service Equipment | Fault current, service loads, conductors, transformers, service equipment, grounding and bonding and temporary service wiring | 11% |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions | Special occupancies, pools, mobile home and RV parks, emergency systems, signaling systems, fire alarms and special equipment | 11% |
| General Knowledge | Electrical theory, general load calculations, code definitions, terminology and plan reading | 6% |
| Motors and Generators | Motor and generator conductors, protection, controls, disconnecting means and related calculations | 6% |
| Feeders | Feeder load calculations, conductors and equipment grounding | 4% |
| Control Devices | Switches, disconnects, controllers and control equipment | 4% |
Kansas Master Electrician Exam Breakdown
KGD Master Exam 100 questions | 5 hours | 75% minimum passing score
Exam Organization International Code Council
Testing Delivery Pearson VUE
Licensing Structure Kansas cities, counties and local jurisdictions
Exam Format Open book
Largest Topic Wiring Methods and Materials | 26%
Current KGD NEC 2017 National Electrical Code
Second Reference Ugly's Electrical Reference | Any edition
Master Experience Path At least two years holding a valid Journeyman certificate under the Kansas statutory framework
Exam Prep View Kansas Master Electrician exam prep
Kansas Master Electrician and Contractor Licensing Path
Kansas electrical licensing is primarily handled by local cities and counties. That means the exact Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor requirements can vary based on the authority having jurisdiction.
Master experience requirement: Kansas law requires the issuing jurisdiction to verify that a Master applicant has held a valid Journeyman certificate for at least two years.
KGD examination: the ICC KGD Kansas Standard Master Electrician exam is one of the recognized standard competency examinations used by Kansas jurisdictions.
Johnson County example: Johnson County recognizes KGD Standard Master Electrician testing for its Class DE Electrical Contractor licensing path.
Wichita/Sedgwick County example: Master applicants must hold an Electrical Journeyman certificate, document two years of field experience as a certified Journeyman, and earn at least 75% on an approved Master examination such as KGD.
Contractor licensing: local contractor credentials may also require a qualifying individual, insurance, company registration and other business documentation.
What Is on the Kansas KGD Master Electrician Exam?
Each bar is scaled against Wiring Methods and Materials, the largest 26% KGD category.
Wiring Methods and Materials 26%
Branch Circuits and Conductors 19%
Equipment and Devices 13%
Services and Service Equipment 11%
Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions 11%
General Knowledge 6%
Motors and Generators 6%
Feeders 4%
Control Devices 4%
Current Kansas KGD Master Electrician Exam References
The current ICC Kansas Contractor/Trades bulletin identifies two references for the KGD examination.
| Reference | Primary Use | Current Listing |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70 National Electrical Code | Wiring methods, services, branch circuits, feeders, conductors, motors, grounding, equipment and special installations | 2017 Edition |
| Ugly's Electrical Reference | Electrical formulas, tables, calculations and quick-reference information | Any edition |
Your Kansas Master Electrician Licensing Roadmap
Follow the local Master Electrician and electrical contractor licensing requirements for the city or county where you plan to work.
1
Identify your Kansas licensing jurisdiction
Determine which city, county or local building department issues the Master Electrician or Electrical Contractor credential where you plan to work.
2
Confirm your Journeyman history
Verify that you meet the applicable requirement to have held a valid Journeyman certificate for at least two years.
3
Confirm the accepted Master examination
Verify that your jurisdiction accepts or requires the ICC KGD Kansas Standard Master Electrician examination.
4
Prepare the KGD references
Practice with the 2017 NEC and Ugly's Electrical Reference listed for the current examination.
5
Prepare with targeted contractor exam prep
Prioritize Wiring Methods and Materials, Branch Circuits and Conductors, Equipment and Devices, services and calculations.
6
Take the ICC KGD exam
Complete the 100-question open-book exam within five hours and meet the applicable 75% passing standard.
7
Complete local contractor licensing
Submit your examination result and complete the Master certificate, qualifying individual, insurance and business requirements that apply in your jurisdiction.
Six-Week Kansas KGD Master Electrician Exam Prep Plan
Week 1
Blueprint and NEC
- Review all nine KGD domains
- Learn 2017 NEC organization
- Review Ugly's Electrical Reference
- Take a diagnostic practice exam
Week 2
Wiring Methods
- Raceways
- Underground wiring
- Boxes and enclosures
- Panelboards and switchboards
Week 3
Branch Circuits
- Load calculations
- Conductors
- Overcurrent protection
- GFCI and AFCI
Week 4
Services and Equipment
- Service calculations
- Grounding and bonding
- Equipment and devices
- Transformers
Week 5
Motors and Special Topics
- Motors and generators
- Feeders
- Control devices
- Special occupancies
Week 6
Timed Simulation
- 100-question practice exams
- Five-hour pacing
- Weak-area review
- Final reference check
Kansas KGD Open-Book Master Electrician Exam Prep Strategy
Do this during exam prep
- Practice with the 2017 NEC used by KGD
- Practice using Ugly's Electrical Reference
- Learn important NEC tables and articles
- Practice service and feeder calculations
- Practice motor and grounding calculations
- Complete full five-hour simulations
Avoid these mistakes
- Preparing only with a newer NEC edition
- Assuming your local field code is the KGD exam code
- Ignoring Wiring Methods and Materials
- Skipping branch-circuit calculations
- Searching the NEC from page one every time
- Assuming open book means easy
Important exam-edition reminder: the current KGD exam uses the 2017 NEC. Some study products and local jurisdictions use newer code editions. Candidates preparing specifically for KGD should practice with the exact 2017 NEC edition listed by ICC.
Kansas Master Electrician Exam Prep Options
Master Electrician Exam Prep and Study Guide
Practice-Focused Exam Prep
- Kansas Master Electrician study material
- 12 practice exams
- 2 full final exams
- Electrical calculation review
- Timed exam preparation
Study Guide and Flash Card Combo
Reinforcement Exam Prep
- Master Electrician study guide
- Practice examinations
- Flash-card reinforcement
- Electrical calculations
- Exam pacing practice
Ultimate Exam Prep Combo
Comprehensive Master Prep
- Master Electrician study guides
- Code-book preparation
- Electrical calculation review
- Exam-focused reference work
- Trade knowledge reinforcement
KGD reference reminder: some current study packages include instruction based on a newer NEC edition. The current KGD examination itself remains based on the 2017 NEC, so candidates should also prepare with the exact ICC-listed exam edition.
Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor Are Connected but Different
KGD is a Master Electrician competency examination. Local Kansas jurisdictions decide how that examination connects to a Master certificate or Electrical Contractor business license.
· KGD exam: 100 questions
· Five-hour testing limit
· 75% minimum passing standard
· Current KGD reference: 2017 NEC
· Contractor licensing may also require a qualifying individual, insurance and business documentation
Kansas Master Electrician Contractor Exam Prep FAQ
Kansas KGD Exam Basics
The current ICC Kansas Standard Master Electrician KGD exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates receive five hours, or 300 minutes, to complete the KGD examination.
Kansas law requires covered local licensing jurisdictions to prescribe a minimum passing score of 75 percent for the designated electrical examinations.
Yes. The current ICC KGD Master Electrician examination is open book.
The current ICC Kansas Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 2017 National Electrical Code for KGD.
Yes. Ugly's Electrical Reference, any edition, appears on the current KGD reference list.
Wiring Methods and Materials is the largest KGD category at 26 percent of the examination.
Branch Circuits and Conductors represents 19 percent of the current KGD examination.
Start with Wiring Methods and Materials, Branch Circuits and Conductors, Equipment and Devices, Services and Service Equipment, and Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions.
Yes. Candidates should prepare for general load calculations, branch circuits, feeders, services, conductors, grounding, motors, generators and related electrical math.
Master and Contractor Licensing
No. Kansas electrical licensing is generally handled by cities, counties and other local jurisdictions rather than one statewide electrical licensing board.
Kansas law requires the issuing jurisdiction to verify that a Master applicant has held a valid Journeyman certificate for at least two years.
No. KGD is a Master Electrician competency examination. Electrical Contractor licensing is handled separately by the applicable local jurisdiction and can require a qualifying individual, insurance, company registration and other documentation.
Johnson County recognizes KGD Standard Master Electrician testing as one of the accepted examination paths for its Class DE Electrical Contractor classification.
The current local requirements include an Electrical Journeyman certificate, two years of qualifying field experience as a certified Journeyman, and at least 75 percent on an approved ICC Master exam such as KGD.
KGD is an International Code Council Kansas Contractor/Trades examination delivered through Pearson VUE.
The code edition used for examination questions can differ from the code edition currently enforced for field work. Prepare with the ICC-listed 2017 NEC for KGD and follow the locally adopted code when performing licensed electrical work.
Kansas law requires covered local licensing programs to require at least 12 hours of continuing education every two years or six hours annually, with at least half consisting of code education.
Yes. Timed practice helps improve NEC navigation, electrical calculation accuracy, topic recall and pacing for the five-hour KGD examination.
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