{"product_id":"icc-residential-electrician-g18-n-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","title":"ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eICC Residential Electrician - G18-N Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eICC Residential Electrician - G18-N Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC Residential Electrician exam using two important electrical references: the \u003cstrong\u003eNFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUgly's Electrical References\u003c\/strong\u003e. This package is prepared for students who want their primary exam references organized with highlighting and tabs to support faster navigation during study and open-book exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e for tabbed and highlighted book package orders. These packages require additional preparation time because the reference materials are organized before shipment. This preparation helps candidates study with books that are easier to move through, especially when preparing for a timed electrical exam that requires strong code navigation and accurate reference use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential electrician exam preparation requires more than hands-on wiring experience. A candidate may understand branch circuits, receptacles, lighting outlets, service equipment, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection, panels, cables, boxes, raceways, conductor sizing, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, appliances, and jobsite practices, but an ICC electrical exam requires candidates to apply that knowledge through code-based questions. Candidates must read each question carefully, identify the topic being tested, locate the applicable NEC rule or table, and apply the requirement correctly under timed exam conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis highlighted and tabbed book package gives candidates the references needed to study 2017 NEC-based residential electrical requirements and practical electrical reference information. The NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition supports study of services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, conductors, boxes, raceways, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, dwelling unit calculations, receptacle placement, lighting outlets, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, appliances, equipment installation, and electrical safety provisions. Ugly's Electrical References supports quick review of electrical formulas, tables, diagrams, symbols, conductor information, raceway data, conversions, and field-oriented electrical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam is associated with residential electrical trade knowledge and code application. Candidates preparing for this exam should be comfortable with electrical terminology, NEC organization, residential wiring methods, conductor sizing, service and feeder requirements, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, required branch circuits, dwelling unit receptacles, lighting outlets, appliance circuits, equipment installation, and reference navigation. This package is useful for residential electrician candidates, electrical apprentices, service technicians, residential installers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and trade professionals preparing for the G18-N exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e — A prepared electrical code reference used to study residential electrical requirements, wiring methods, conductors, boxes, raceways, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, dwelling unit calculations, appliances, luminaires, special equipment, and electrical safety provisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Ugly's Electrical References\u003c\/strong\u003e — A prepared quick-reference book used to review electrical formulas, tables, symbols, diagrams, conductor data, raceway information, conversions, and practical electrical reference material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-book package helps candidates prepare across the major areas of the G18-N Residential Electrician exam. The NEC supports code-based study, while Ugly's Electrical References supports quick review of electrical values, formulas, tables, and practical field information. The highlighting and tabs are intended to help candidates move through their references more efficiently during preparation and improve familiarity with the books before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam is part of the ICC Contractor\/Trades examination program. The exam includes 100 questions, allows 240 minutes of testing time, and requires a 70% minimum passing score. Candidates preparing for this exam should focus on residential electrical knowledge and efficient use of the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Ugly's Electrical References.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam content includes general electrical knowledge, services, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, electrical utilization equipment, appliances, lighting, protection requirements, dwelling unit wiring, and residential electrical installation requirements. These categories reflect the working knowledge expected from residential electrician candidates who install, service, repair, or support electrical systems in dwelling units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral knowledge may include definitions, electrical theory, safety concepts, plan reading, calculations, conductor ampacity, equipment ratings, working clearances, wiring methods, and NEC organization. Candidates should understand how the NEC is arranged and how definitions affect the meaning of code requirements. Since electrical code wording is precise, candidates should practice reading the full question before selecting an answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eServices, feeders, and branch circuits are major study areas. Candidates should review service conductors, service equipment, disconnecting means, service grounding, feeder sizing, branch-circuit requirements, load calculations, panelboards, overcurrent protection, required dwelling unit circuits, small-appliance branch circuits, laundry circuits, bathroom circuits, garage circuits, outdoor receptacles, and required outlet placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounding and bonding questions may include grounding electrode systems, grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, grounded conductors, bonding of service equipment, grounding of enclosures, conductor sizing, and protection of people and property. These topics are important because grounding and bonding requirements support electrical safety and proper fault-current paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConductors, cables, raceways, and boxes may include conductor insulation, ampacity, temperature limitations, adjustment factors, cable installation, raceway fill concepts, box fill, conductor support, protection from physical damage, securing, fittings, and installation requirements. Candidates should practice using NEC tables and locating wiring method rules quickly because residential electrical questions often require both code lookup and table use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential equipment and utilization questions may include luminaires, switches, receptacles, appliances, electric ranges, dryers, water heaters, HVAC equipment, motors, disconnects, nameplate ratings, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, smoke alarm wiring concepts, and special equipment found in dwelling units. Candidates should understand how the NEC applies to common residential electrical installations and how protection requirements vary by location and equipment type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe G18-N exam may be accepted differently by different licensing authorities. A city, county, state, municipality, local board, or agency may determine whether this exam is required for a specific residential electrician license classification. Passing an ICC exam does not automatically create a license unless the applicable authority recognizes the exam as part of its licensing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam is an open-book test. Open-book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but it does not remove the need for focused preparation. Candidates must know how to navigate the NEC and Ugly's Electrical References efficiently, identify the topic being tested, and locate the correct requirement without losing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed format is intended to support faster reference movement during study. Tabs can help candidates move to frequently used code areas, and highlighting can help draw attention to important provisions during preparation. Strong results on an open-book exam still depend on understanding the subject matter, reading carefully, and knowing how to apply code language to the question being asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book residential electrical exams reward candidates who understand code organization. Candidates should become familiar with the table of contents, index, definitions, article layout, wiring method articles, grounding and bonding requirements, service and feeder rules, branch-circuit rules, conductor ampacity tables, box fill provisions, residential outlet requirements, GFCI and AFCI sections, appliance provisions, and common electrical tables. The goal is not simply to bring books into the exam room. The goal is to know how to use the books quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the exam includes 100 questions and allows 240 minutes of testing time, pacing matters. Candidates should practice answering questions under timed conditions. A strong open-book strategy includes identifying the topic first, using the index when needed, moving quickly to familiar NEC articles, reading the section carefully, and avoiding too much time on a single difficult question. Marking difficult questions and returning to them later can help protect exam pacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExam-day reference rules may control which books are allowed, how books may be marked, whether tabs are permitted, whether highlighting is permitted, whether notes are allowed, and what condition books must be in. Candidates should follow the current testing rules for the G18-N exam and the requirements of the jurisdiction connected to their license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam may be used by a city, county, state, municipality, local board, or licensing authority as part of a residential electrician qualification process. ICC administers contractor and trade exams, but licensing approval is controlled by the agency that issues or recognizes the license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA typical licensing path may include identifying the correct electrical license classification, confirming that the G18-N exam is required, reviewing the approved reference books, completing an application, receiving preauthorization when required, scheduling the exam, passing the exam, and submitting final licensing documents to the applicable authority. Depending on the jurisdiction, additional requirements may include work experience documentation, employer verification, apprenticeship documentation, local registration, continuing education, insurance, bonding, or renewal compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should begin by identifying the agency that controls electrical licensing in the location where they plan to work. That agency determines the correct exam, accepted score, required documents, application process, fees, license scope, and renewal rules. This G18-N highlighted and tabbed book package supports the study portion of the process. It does not replace licensing applications, agency approvals, insurance certificates, bonding documents, business filings, work experience records, or local registrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential electrician requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Some states regulate residential electricians at the state level. Some areas use city, county, or municipal licensing. Other jurisdictions may regulate residential electrical work under electrical, residential electrician, journeyman electrician, specialty electrical, limited electrical, or contractor classifications. Requirements may include local registration, trade exams, business licensing, insurance, bonding, work experience verification, apprenticeship documentation, or a combination of requirements before electrical work may be performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should review the requirements for the exact location where they plan to perform residential electrical work. Important items may include the accepted ICC exam code, license classification, application approval, experience documentation, apprenticeship or training requirements, business entity requirements, insurance, bonding, workers’ compensation requirements, local code adoption, permit rules, inspection requirements, continuing education, and renewal deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is focused on the ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N book set and includes the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Ugly's Electrical References in a highlighted and tabbed format. Candidates should make sure these references and the G18-N exam match the requirements of the licensing authority before scheduling the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis electrical code reference supports study of residential wiring requirements, including definitions, services, feeders, branch circuits, conductor ampacity, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, boxes, raceways, cables, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, appliances, luminaires, dwelling unit calculations, equipment installation, and electrical safety provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUgly's Electrical References\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis quick-reference book supports review of electrical formulas, tables, symbols, diagrams, conductor information, raceway data, conversions, and practical electrical information used by electricians, apprentices, technicians, installers, supervisors, and trade professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese two references work together because residential electrician candidates need both code navigation and practical electrical reference support. The NEC helps candidates study the rules that control residential electrical installations. Ugly's Electrical References helps candidates review field-oriented electrical information, formulas, and tables. The highlighted and tabbed preparation helps make the references easier to use during study and review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResidential electrician preparation should be organized around the major exam categories and the way residential electrical requirements are arranged in the NEC. Candidates should study general knowledge, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductor sizing, box fill, raceway rules, overcurrent protection, dwelling unit receptacle requirements, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, appliances, luminaires, and equipment installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor general knowledge, candidates should review definitions, electrical symbols, basic formulas, safety terms, conductor properties, plan reading, working space, equipment ratings, and code organization. Definitions are especially important because NEC wording can affect the meaning of a question. Ugly's Electrical References can support quick review of common formulas and field information used during electrical study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor services, candidates should review service conductors, service equipment, disconnecting means, service entrance conductors, service raceways, bonding, grounding electrode conductors, grounding electrode systems, service load calculations, and panel requirements. Service questions often require careful reading because the correct answer can depend on whether the question involves service equipment, service conductors, grounding, bonding, or load sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor feeders and branch circuits, candidates should review conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, dwelling unit loads, required circuits, small-appliance circuits, laundry circuits, bathroom circuits, kitchen circuits, garage circuits, outdoor receptacles, lighting outlets, receptacle spacing, and equipment branch circuits. Residential branch-circuit questions are common because they connect directly to everyday dwelling unit installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor grounding and bonding, candidates should study grounding electrode systems, grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, grounded conductors, bonding of enclosures, service grounding, and equipment grounding conductor sizing. Understanding the purpose of grounding and bonding helps candidates apply code language more confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor wiring methods, candidates should review nonmetallic-sheathed cable, raceways, boxes, fittings, cable support, conductor protection, physical damage, box fill, conduit fill, junction boxes, device boxes, and installation conditions. Wiring method questions may require candidates to locate the correct article and then apply a table or condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor residential protection requirements, candidates should study GFCI protection, AFCI protection, tamper-resistant receptacles, weather-resistant receptacles, outdoor outlet rules, bathroom receptacle rules, kitchen countertop receptacles, garage outlets, laundry areas, basements, crawl spaces, and wet or damp locations. These topics are important because protection requirements often depend on the exact location described in the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor appliances and equipment, candidates should review ranges, dryers, water heaters, HVAC equipment, motors, luminaires, switches, smoke alarm wiring concepts, disconnects, nameplate ratings, and equipment installation instructions. Candidates should understand how appliance loads and equipment ratings affect conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and required disconnecting means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA strong study routine should include timed reference practice. Candidates should practice looking up residential electrical terms, locating NEC articles, using conductor and box fill tables, finding GFCI and AFCI requirements, reviewing branch-circuit rules, and answering questions with both references available. Open-book exam success depends on more than knowing electrical work. It depends on using the references efficiently, reading questions carefully, and applying the correct code requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps residential electrician candidates prepare with structure, focus, and practical study direction. Electrical exams require candidates to understand field work, code language, reference navigation, and system-specific requirements. Many candidates have residential wiring experience but need help turning that experience into an exam-ready study plan. 1 Exam Prep supports that process through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam, candidates need to understand how the National Electrical Code applies to residential electrical work. 1 Exam Prep helps students focus on major areas such as services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, wiring methods, conductor sizing, box fill, overcurrent protection, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, dwelling unit requirements, appliances, luminaires, and practical code application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation is especially important for an open-book electrical exam. Candidates need to know where major NEC topics are located and how to move through the code efficiently. A candidate who can quickly identify the correct article, section, table, or definition has a stronger exam-day advantage. The highlighted and tabbed format supports this study process by helping candidates become more familiar with the physical layout of their reference books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book package gives candidates the foundation needed for G18-N preparation. With the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Ugly's Electrical References, students can study the major residential electrical code areas and build stronger familiarity with the materials used during exam preparation. 1 Exam Prep helps candidates move toward their residential electrician licensing goals with organized review, realistic preparation, and better reference-use habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat books are included in the ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition and Ugly's Electrical References in a highlighted and tabbed format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long does a highlighted and tabbed book package order take?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Residential Electrician exam is an open-book test. Candidates should follow current testing rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, markings, notes, and book condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the G18-N Residential Electrician exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam includes 100 questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much time is allowed for the G18-N exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam allows 240 minutes of testing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat passing score is required for the G18-N exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam requires a 70% minimum passing score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics should I study for the G18-N exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant study areas include general electrical knowledge, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, wiring methods, conductors, boxes, raceways, overcurrent protection, GFCI protection, AFCI protection, appliances, luminaires, and residential electrical installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy is the NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, 2017 edition supports study of residential electrical code requirements, including wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, bonding, conductor sizing, boxes, raceways, protection requirements, and equipment installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy is Ugly's Electrical References included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUgly's Electrical References supports quick review of electrical formulas, diagrams, tables, conductor information, raceway data, symbols, conversions, and practical electrical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this highlighted and tabbed book package include an online course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a highlighted and tabbed book package. It includes the listed reference books and does not include online course access unless a separate course product is purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes passing the ICC G18-N exam automatically give me a residential electrician license?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Licensing is controlled by the applicable state, city, county, municipality, board, or local authority. The exam may be one part of the licensing process, depending on the jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWho should use this book package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is useful for residential electrician candidates, electrical apprentices, service technicians, residential installers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and trade professionals preparing for the ICC Residential Electrician - G18-N exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study with these books?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy by topic and reference. 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