{"product_id":"kentucky-standard-journeyman-electrician-icc-703_ky-exam-ultimate-package","title":"Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician (ICC - 703_KY) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eKentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician (ICC - 703_KY) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re preparing for Kentucky’s Standard Journeyman Electrician exam (ICC 703_KY), you already know the real challenge isn’t just “knowing electrical.” It’s navigating the NEC fast, staying calm under a clock, and finding the exact rule that matches the question. This Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package is built to help you sharpen that exam-day skillset with the core references and a structured prep experience designed for open-book performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes rental access to the key code book you’ll be living in during prep, plus the quick-reference companion electricians rely on for calculations, conduit fill, grounding conductors, and all those “I know it’s in here somewhere” moments. Pair that with course access and an included Application Service, and you’ve got a complete, organized path from “I’m starting to study” to “I’m ready to sit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e $995 + \u003cstrong\u003e$150 refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$1,145 total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023; Ugly's Electrical References.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician exam listed as \u003cstrong\u003eICC 703\u003c\/strong\u003e is a computer-based test with \u003cstrong\u003e80 multiple-choice questions\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e4-hour time limit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exam outline includes major NEC navigation areas such as branch circuits and conductors, wiring methods and materials, services and service equipment, and special occupancies (with the outline broken down by weighted content areas). According to Kentucky’s ICC Contractor\/Trades Examination Information Bulletin, the approved references include the National Electrical Code and Ugly’s Electrical Reference. The bulletin also lists the exam as open book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor study strategy, those details matter because they tell you what the test rewards: accuracy, speed, and repeatable code-book navigation under time pressure—especially in the heavier-weight sections like wiring methods and materials and branch circuits\/conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC bulletin for Kentucky’s Contractor\/Trades exams lists the \u003cstrong\u003e703 Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e exam as an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam. That means your preparation should focus on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnowing where\u003c\/strong\u003e answers live in the NEC (chapter-by-chapter and article-by-article).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognizing key words\u003c\/strong\u003e in questions that point to specific code sections (service, feeder, branch circuit, raceway, box fill, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a repeatable lookup process\u003c\/strong\u003e so you don’t burn time flipping aimlessly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen book doesn’t mean “easy.” It means the exam rewards organized code use. This package is designed to help you practice exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing is handled by Kentucky (the ICC is not the licensing agency), so your path typically looks like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare with the correct NEC edition\u003c\/strong\u003e and build speed using real-world code lookups and timed practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass the required examination\u003c\/strong\u003e and retain your score documentation for your application packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument your work experience and\/or training\u003c\/strong\u003e as required by Kentucky law and administrative regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kentucky’s Electrical License Application (EL-3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and include required attachments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit your application and fee\u003c\/strong\u003e to Kentucky’s licensing branch, following the form’s submission requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ultimate package includes \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service\u003c\/strong\u003e to support you through the paperwork side so your submission is organized and complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKentucky’s Electrical License Application (Form \u003cstrong\u003eEL-3\u003c\/strong\u003e, October 2024) lists the key items that must be submitted with an application. The form calls for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest results or reciprocity documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e (you select which applies and attach proof).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork experience documentation and verification\u003c\/strong\u003e in accordance with Kentucky statutes and administrative regulation (the form references \u003cstrong\u003eKRS 227A.060\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e815 KAR 35:060\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassport-sized, color photograph\u003c\/strong\u003e taken within the last six months (per the form instructions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same EL-3 packet includes a fee schedule showing an \u003cstrong\u003eElectrician license fee of $100 for a two-year (24-month) period\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003epro-rating\u003c\/strong\u003e based on the month you apply and renewal aligned with your \u003cstrong\u003ebirth month every two years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Follow the application instructions closely (including submission requirements like the “no staples” note) to avoid processing delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEC edition timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky’s Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction issued an Electrical License Examinations announcement dated \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 19, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e stating the state adopted the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 NEC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with mandatory enforcement beginning \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. The same notice states that from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, applicants could choose exams based on the \u003cstrong\u003e2017 or 2023 NEC\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that \u003cstrong\u003eafter January 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, electrical examinations would be based on the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 NEC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is why this package is built around the \u003cstrong\u003eNEC 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your primary exam-navigation tool. Use it to practice locating requirements for conductors, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, raceways, boxes, services, feeders, branch circuits, and special occupancies—quickly and accurately.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUgly's Electrical References\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast companion reference electricians often use for common field calculations, conduit fill support, grounding conductor sizing help, and other quick-check needs during study and practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRental note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This package includes a \u003cstrong\u003e$150 refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the total ($1,145). The deposit is tied to the rental component of the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Kentucky’s ICC Contractor\/Trades bulletin outline for the \u003cstrong\u003e703 Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e exam, the test content is organized across major NEC competency areas with assigned weights. That structure is your roadmap for prep. The exam outline emphasizes topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Methods and Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e (a heavily weighted area—expect to practice deep navigation through wiring method rules, fittings, supports, and installation requirements).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranch Circuits and Conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e (ampacity, sizing, protection, and application rules that require careful reading and correct code lookups).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServices and Service Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e (service sizing concepts, clearances, and equipment requirements).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment and Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e (rules that often hinge on definitions, locations, and installation conditions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e (scenario-based code navigation where one keyword changes the applicable article).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use the included books effectively:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun “find it fast” drills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick a topic (like GFCI\/AFCI, conductor sizing, or box fill), then practice locating the controlling article and the specific subsection quickly. Repeat until your hands know where to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice reading the question like a code inspector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circle the qualifiers: voltage, location type, occupancy, wet\/damp, accessible\/not accessible, cord-and-plug, hardwired, and “continuous load.” Those words steer you to the right NEC section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a personal index:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even when an exam is open book, speed comes from remembering where you found something last time. Keep a study sheet of common lookups and their NEC destinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Ugly’s for quick confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e When you’re drilling calculations or sizing support, Ugly’s can help you move faster—but always confirm the controlling NEC rule when the question is code-driven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever felt confident in the field but slower in the codebook, that’s normal. Exams are designed to test how you apply rules under constraints. Your goal is to turn code navigation into muscle memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep is built for tradespeople who want a realistic, organized way to prepare—without wasting time bouncing between scattered resources. 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Having support to stay organized on the paperwork side helps you move forward with fewer surprises and less back-and-forth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a prep experience that fits the way electricians learn best: focused practice, real-book navigation, and a clear path from study to test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat exam is this package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e exam listed as \u003cstrong\u003eICC 703_KY\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Kentucky ICC 703 exam open book or closed book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKentucky’s ICC Contractor\/Trades Examination Information Bulletin lists the \u003cstrong\u003e703 Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e exam as an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the exam and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kentucky ICC bulletin lists the 703 Journeyman Electrician exam as \u003cstrong\u003e80 multiple-choice questions\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e4-hour time limit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy does this package use the NEC 2023?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKentucky’s Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction issued guidance stating the state adopted the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 NEC\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a transition period allowing exams based on the 2017 or 2023 NEC until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, and then moving to \u003cstrong\u003e2023 NEC-based exams\u003c\/strong\u003e after that date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat reference books are included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included books are \u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code (NEC), 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUgly’s Electrical References\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included with “Application Service”?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication Service is included with this Ultimate package to support the licensing paperwork process—helping you stay organized as you gather required documentation and complete your submission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the total price and why is there a deposit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is \u003cstrong\u003e$995\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a \u003cstrong\u003e$150 refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,145 total\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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