2026 Georgia Master Electrician + Electrician Calculations Study Guides & National Electrical Code Combo (Based on the 2026 NEC)

2026 Georgia Master Electrician + Electrician Calculations Study Guides & National Electrical Code Combo (Based on the 2026 NEC)

The 2026 Georgia Master Electrician + Electrician Calculations Study Guides & National Electrical Code Combo is designed for electricians and electrical contractor candidates who want a structured way to study advanced electrical topics, calculation methods, and National Electrical Code navigation. This combo includes the 2026 Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide, the 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide, and the National Electrical Code 2026 paperback, giving students a practical study set for trade review, electrical math practice, and NEC-based preparation.

Georgia does not use a separate statewide license title called “Master Electrician” in the same format used by some other states. Georgia regulates electrical contracting through the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors under the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board. The statewide electrical contractor license categories are Class I Restricted and Class II Non-Restricted. In exam-prep language, “master electrician” is often used to describe advanced electrical knowledge, contractor-level readiness, code fluency, and the ability to supervise or perform electrical work at a high level.

This product is built for that advanced level of preparation. It supports students who are preparing for Georgia electrical contractor-level study, current-code review, electrical calculations, and broad trade knowledge. Georgia’s electrical contractor exams include both regulatory and technical content, so candidates need to understand code rules, business and administrative topics, safety requirements, electrical theory, circuits, motors, transformers, interior wiring systems, special equipment, and field-based trade practices.

The National Electrical Code is the foundation of electrical exam preparation. A printed NEC helps students practice article navigation, table use, definitions, wiring methods, conductor requirements, grounding and bonding concepts, overcurrent protection rules, special equipment provisions, and calculation references. The 2026 NEC paperback included in this combo supports hands-on code study, while the Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide helps organize broader trade review and the Electrician Calculations Study Guide strengthens the math side of preparation.

Electrical calculations are one of the most important study areas for serious candidates. Students may need to work through load calculations, motor loads and overload protection, conductor sizing, voltage drop concepts, box fill, raceway fill, service and feeder sizing, grounding conductor sizing, and overcurrent protection. This combo helps students build a repeatable routine: read the question carefully, identify the topic, locate the correct code rule or table, solve the calculation, and confirm that the answer matches what the question is asking.

What You Get

• 2026 Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide
  A focused study guide for Georgia advanced electrical contractor-level preparation, NEC review, trade knowledge, exam-topic organization, and code-based study.
• 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide
  A calculation-focused study guide designed to help students practice electrical math, load calculations, conductor sizing, box fill, raceway fill, voltage drop concepts, overcurrent protection, motor calculations, and other calculation-based topics.
• National Electrical Code 2026 Paperback
  The 2026 NEC paperback for hands-on code study, article navigation, table review, definitions, grounding and bonding study, installation requirements, and electrical reference practice.

Exam Details

Georgia electrical contractor licensing examinations are administered through PSI for the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. Candidates must be approved by the Board before scheduling the examination. After approval, PSI provides scheduling information and the candidate selects an examination appointment through the testing provider.

Georgia offers electrical contractor examinations that correspond with the two statewide license classes: Class I Restricted and Class II Non-Restricted. Class I is the restricted electrical contractor license, while Class II is the unrestricted electrical contractor license. Both examinations are multiple-choice, computer-based exams administered at PSI test centers.

The Georgia electrical contractor examination is administered in two parts with eight hours allotted to complete both parts. The candidate has four hours to complete Part I, followed by a break, and four hours to complete Part II. The exam time includes beta or pretest questions. The Class I exam includes 140 test questions plus 15 pretest questions, for a total of 155 questions. The Class II exam includes 140 test questions plus 22 pretest questions, for a total of 162 questions.

The minimum passing final scaled score for Georgia electrical contractor examinations is 70. Scores are scaled, meaning the raw number of correct answers is transformed into a scaled score. Score reports are provided after the examination and include the candidate’s result. PSI provides an official score report to the Board after testing.

The exam content includes regulations, laws, administrative functions, and technical functions. Regulatory and administrative areas include compliance with laws, regulations, administrative requirements, planning, organizing work, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, business licensing, bonding, insurance, cash flow, bookkeeping, accounting, job cost estimating, bidding, contracts, and project management. Technical functions include maintaining basic electrical circuits, installing and maintaining electrical controls and devices, rotating equipment, transformers, interior electrical systems, and special equipment, conditions, and locations.

Class II candidates should pay special attention to three-phase work, transformers, rotating equipment, and installations beyond the restricted scope. Class I candidates should focus on the restricted license scope while still building strong NEC familiarity and electrical trade knowledge. This combo supports advanced preparation for both broad code study and calculation practice.

Open Book Test

Georgia electrical contractor examinations allow only the reference materials listed in the approved reference list for the examination. Candidates may bring as many or as few of the listed references as desired, but no other reference materials are allowed. Some exam questions are based on field experience and trade practices, so the exam is not limited only to information that can be found in the references.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, or tabbed with permanent tabs. Candidates may not bring other photocopied materials, handwritten notes, or additional materials into the examination, even if those materials are pasted into a reference book. Any additional materials may be removed and confiscated, and the candidate may be removed from the examination.

Open-book testing still requires strong preparation. The clock continues to run while the candidate searches through references. Students who are unfamiliar with the NEC can lose valuable time moving between articles, tables, definitions, exceptions, and cross-references. A stronger approach is to practice code navigation before test day, learn the structure of the NEC, and build a clean system for locating information quickly.

The National Electrical Code 2026 paperback included in this combo supports that type of preparation. Students can use it for repeated article navigation, table practice, conductor sizing review, grounding and bonding study, service and feeder review, motor calculations, transformer topics, and installation requirements. The calculations guide helps students connect math procedures to electrical exam questions, while the Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide helps organize broader trade knowledge.

Licensing Steps

Georgia electrical contractor candidates begin by selecting the correct license class. Class I Restricted applies to restricted electrical contracting. Class II Non-Restricted is the unrestricted electrical contractor license. A candidate should choose the license class that matches the scope of work they plan to perform and the experience they can document.

To obtain a statewide Class I or Class II Electrical Contractor license, an applicant must be at least 21 years old, submit a completed application, meet the required experience requirements, obtain a minimum score of 70 on the appropriate examination, and pay the required fees. The applicant must submit references from persons who can attest to the applicant’s electrical experience, and at least one reference must be from a licensed electrical contractor.

Applicants must document at least four years of qualifying electrical experience. Primary experience means working experience gained through direct installation of electrical systems and directly related activities covered by the National Electrical Code. Georgia allows limited credit for secondary experience or education. Secondary experience may include related work or training, inspection of electrical wiring, electrical engineering design, or certain project responsibility areas. Education may also be applied under the Board’s rules for approved programs.

Class I applicants must document required experience in the primary experience areas required by the Board. Class II applicants must document experience in all required primary experience areas and must document work with electrical installations in excess of single-phase service limitations. The Board reviews the application and determines whether the candidate is approved to sit for the examination.

After approval, PSI provides examination registration and scheduling information. The candidate schedules the exam, takes both parts of the examination, and receives a score report after testing. PSI provides the Board with the official score report. Passing the examination is a major step in the licensing process, but the Board determines final licensing status after the candidate satisfies all requirements.

State Requirements

Georgia electrical contractors are regulated by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors under the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board. Georgia’s statewide electrical contractor licenses are Class I Restricted and Class II Non-Restricted. A license is required before a person may legally perform services within the regulated scope of electrical contracting.

A statewide Class I Electrical Contractor license is restricted to electrical contracting involving single-phase electrical installations that do not exceed the Board’s restricted service limitations. A Class II Electrical Contractor license is unrestricted. Candidates should select the license class that matches their documented experience and the type of electrical contracting work they plan to perform.

Georgia’s rules require applicants to be at least 21 years old, submit the completed application, meet experience requirements, pass the appropriate examination with a minimum score of 70, and pay required fees. The application process also requires experience documentation and references. The Board reviews applications and must approve the candidate before the examination can be scheduled.

Georgia electrical contractor licenses renew every two years. License renewal is completed online and must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years. Electrical contractors must meet continuing education requirements for renewal. The Board uses CE Broker to track continuing education completion.

For this product, “Master Electrician” describes advanced electrical study and contractor-level exam preparation. Candidates should use Georgia’s official license titles when applying: Electrical Contractor Class I Restricted or Electrical Contractor Class II Non-Restricted.

Reference Books

• 2026 Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide
  A focused study resource for Georgia advanced electrical contractor-level preparation, NEC review, trade knowledge, topic organization, and exam-readiness practice.
• 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide
  A calculation-focused guide for practicing electrical math, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fill, box fill, voltage drop concepts, overcurrent protection, motor calculations, and other common exam-prep calculation areas.
• National Electrical Code 2026 Paperback
  The 2026 edition of the NEC in paperback format for hands-on code study, article navigation, table review, definitions, grounding and bonding study, installation requirements, and electrical exam preparation.

Exam Room Approved Books

The Georgia electrical contractor candidate information lists approved references for Class I Restricted and Class II Non-Restricted examinations. Candidates should use the active reference list for the examination date and license class they schedule.

• American Electricians' Handbook
  A broad electrical reference covering electrical theory, field practices, equipment, wiring systems, motors, transformers, and practical electrical applications.
• Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management - Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
  A business, law, and project management reference for Georgia contractor licensing, administrative responsibilities, estimating, bidding, contracts, and business practices.
• Employer's Tax Guide, Circular E
  A federal tax reference used for employer tax responsibilities and payroll-related business questions.
• Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 1926
  OSHA construction safety standards used for workplace safety and construction safety questions.
• National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook
  The primary electrical code reference for NEC-based electrical installation, wiring, protection, grounding, equipment, special occupancies, and calculation questions.
• Printreading Based on the NEC
  A plan-reading reference used to support blueprint interpretation, electrical drawings, symbols, layouts, and specifications.
• Ugly’s Electrical References
  A compact electrical reference used for formulas, tables, conversions, symbols, and quick-reference electrical information.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Georgia electrical contractor study plan should combine NEC reading, trade-topic review, calculation practice, business and administrative review, and timed reference navigation. The exam includes regulatory, administrative, and technical content, so candidates should avoid studying only code questions. A balanced routine helps build readiness across the full examination outline.

Regulations, laws, and administrative functions should be studied alongside the technical material. Candidates should understand contractor responsibilities, permits, inspections, insurance, bonding, business licensing, estimating, bidding, contracts, purchasing, project scheduling, cash flow, and job cost awareness. These topics matter because electrical contracting requires both technical competence and business responsibility.

Technical preparation should include basic electrical circuits, grounding, fault indicators, overloaded and shorted circuits, batteries, parallel and series circuits, wire terminations, splices, meters, wiring devices, and circuit repair. Students should also review electrical controls and devices, including relays, starters, overloads, pressure switches, temperature switches, pilot devices, time delay relays, selector switches, panels, circuit breakers, and disconnects.

Class II preparation should include stronger emphasis on three-phase equipment, rotating equipment, and transformers. Candidates should review motor loads, overload protection, nameplate data, branch-circuit wiring for motors, motor short-circuit protection, transformer connections, transformer performance, three-phase banks, harmonic problems, and power distribution applications.

Interior electrical systems are another major study area. Students should review service entrance work, grounding systems, panelboards, circuit breakers, EMT, rigid conduit, nonmetallic cable, service entrance cable, underground feeder cable, junction boxes, conduit sizing, temporary services, lighting, appliances, busways, and distribution equipment. Special equipment and locations may include health care facilities, pools, hazardous locations, gas stations, data processing equipment, UPS systems, elevators, electric signs, mobile homes, low voltage systems, and over-600-volt installations.

Electrical calculations should be practiced repeatedly. Students should work on load calculations, conductor ampacity, voltage drop concepts, box fill, raceway fill, service and feeder sizing, motor calculations, transformer calculations, overcurrent protection, and grounding conductor sizing. The 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide supports this part of preparation by helping students build speed, accuracy, and confidence with calculation-based questions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps electrical candidates prepare with organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation support, and confidence-building study structure. Georgia electrical contractor preparation can feel overwhelming because candidates must manage NEC language, electrical theory, calculations, business topics, administrative requirements, approved references, and timed testing rules at the same time.

This combo gives students three useful preparation tools in one package. The Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide supports advanced electrical review and contractor-level exam-topic organization. The Electrician Calculations Study Guide helps strengthen math skills and calculation accuracy. The National Electrical Code 2026 paperback gives students the core code reference needed for hands-on article navigation, table review, and NEC familiarity.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is built around realistic preparation. Students need to know how to read a question, identify the topic, locate the correct reference information, apply the correct rule or calculation, and manage the exam clock. Study guides and code books work best when used together, and this bundle helps students build that routine before exam day.

No study material can guarantee a passing score or licensing approval, but the right materials can help candidates study with more direction and consistency. For many electricians, the biggest improvement comes from moving away from scattered review and into a structured plan that includes code reading, calculation practice, subject review, business-topic awareness, and repeated NEC navigation.

FAQ: Does Georgia issue a master electrician license?

Georgia does not use a separate statewide license title called “Master Electrician” in the same format used by some other states. Georgia licenses electrical contractors as Class I Restricted and Class II Non-Restricted.

FAQ: What Georgia license is closest to master electrician-level preparation?

The Georgia Class II Non-Restricted Electrical Contractor license is the unrestricted electrical contractor license and is the closest match for advanced contractor-level electrical preparation.

FAQ: What is included in this combo?

This combo includes the 2026 Georgia Master Electrician Study Guide, the 2026 Electrician Calculations Study Guide, and the National Electrical Code 2026 paperback.

FAQ: Is this combo based on the 2026 NEC?

Yes. This combo is based on the 2026 National Electrical Code and includes the National Electrical Code 2026 paperback for code study and reference practice.

FAQ: Who regulates Georgia electrical contractors?

Georgia electrical contractors are regulated by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors under the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.

FAQ: Who administers the Georgia electrical contractor exam?

PSI administers Georgia electrical contractor licensing examinations after the candidate is approved by the Board to sit for the exam.

FAQ: Is the Georgia electrical contractor exam open book?

Yes. Candidates may use only the approved reference materials listed for the examination. References may be highlighted, underlined, or tabbed with permanent tabs.

FAQ: How long is the Georgia electrical contractor exam?

The examination is administered in two parts, with eight total hours allotted. Candidates have four hours for Part I and four hours for Part II.

FAQ: What score is required to pass?

The minimum passing final scaled score for Georgia electrical contractor examinations is 70.

FAQ: Does this combo help with electrical calculations?

Yes. The included Electrician Calculations Study Guide is designed to help students practice electrical math, improve calculation accuracy, and build a stronger method for solving exam-style calculation questions.

FAQ: Is this product a license application service?

No. This product is a study-material combo designed to support Georgia electrical exam preparation, NEC study, trade review, and calculation practice.