Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor - Book Rental Package

Prepare for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing examinations with a comprehensive rental library built around the electrical, safety, business, and Oklahoma-specific references used for contractor testing. This package brings together the major reference materials candidates need for the Residential Electrical Contractor trade examination and the Electrical Business and Law examination, helping you study from the same types of codes, regulations, statutes, and business resources used to develop exam questions.

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Book Rental Package includes the 2023 National Electrical Code, OSHA construction regulations, Ugly's Electrical References, Oklahoma electrical laws and regulations, lien law, workers’ compensation material, and the NASCLA business and project management guide. Every rental book is highlighted and tabbed to make important information easier to locate while studying and practicing reference navigation.

This package is especially useful for candidates who want access to the required reference library without purchasing every book individually. It provides six months to use the rental materials, giving you time to become familiar with the organization of each reference, practice locating information, and prepare for Oklahoma’s open-book contractor examinations.

Exam Details

Oklahoma electrical licensing is administered through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, and PSI is the testing vendor for the electrical licensing examinations. Candidates must receive eligibility approval from the state before scheduling an examination with PSI.

The Residential Electrical Contractor examination consists of 80 scored items with 210 minutes allowed. A score of 70% correct is required to pass. The examination evaluates knowledge involved in the design, planning, layout, installation, repair, and alteration of electrical conductors, fixtures, appliances, raceways, conduit, and related electrical equipment as applied to residential work.

Major areas tested include general electrical knowledge, electrical installation requirements, services, feeders and branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductors and cables, raceways and boxes, special occupancies and equipment, low-voltage and signaling systems, lighting, safety, and motors and transformers.

Electrical contractor candidates also encounter business and law material. The Electrical Business and Law examination consists of 50 scored items, allows 120 minutes, and requires 70% correct to pass. Subjects include bidding and estimating, project management, contracts, financial management, labor and personnel, risk management, payroll and payroll taxes, and licensing requirements.

Open Book Test

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor and Electrical Business and Law examinations are open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing their permitted reference materials to the testing center.

Because the examinations are open book, success involves more than simply owning the correct references. Candidates should know how each book is organized, understand indexes and tables of contents, recognize commonly tested terminology, and practice finding code sections efficiently. Time spent learning where information is located can make study sessions more productive and help reduce unnecessary searching during the examination.

PSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. References may also be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs. Temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are not allowed. Candidates are not permitted to write in references during the examination or bring additional loose papers with approved references.

Licensing Steps

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board establishes the qualification requirements for electrical contractor licenses. The general pathway to an Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor license includes gaining the required electrical experience, obtaining the appropriate journeyman-level experience, submitting the electrical license application and supporting documentation, receiving approval to test, completing the required examinations, and satisfying the requirements for activation of the contractor license.

1. Gain qualifying electrical experience. Oklahoma uses documented work experience as an important part of electrical licensing.
2. Meet the Residential Electrical Contractor experience requirements. Applicants must satisfy the experience standards established for this license category.
3. Submit the electrical license application. The Construction Industries Board reviews applications and determines eligibility for testing.
4. Receive authorization to test. After approval, eligible candidates can arrange their examination through the designated testing vendor.
5. Prepare for the required contractor testing. Study should address both residential electrical trade knowledge and contractor business and law subjects.
6. Complete the licensing examinations. Candidates must meet the required passing standard for their applicable examinations.
7. Complete active contractor requirements. After examination and licensing requirements have been satisfied, contractors must meet Oklahoma requirements for maintaining an active contractor license.

State Requirements

Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractors are limited to residential electrical contracting within the scope established for the license. The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board states that Residential Electrical Contractors are limited to contracting for wiring buildings defined by the National Electrical Code for one- and two-family dwellings.

For the Residential Electrical Contractor category, the CIB requires 4,000 hours as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician under the employment and supervision of an Electrical Contractor. The state also lists 3,000 hours as a registered apprentice, with up to 1,000 hours that may be satisfied by formal electrical education. Educational experience used toward the requirement must consist of actual classroom hours verified by a transcript.

Electrical contractors must also be an owner, partner, or officer in the electrical firm. Once licensing examinations have been successfully completed, Oklahoma has additional requirements before a contractor license becomes active. Active electrical contractors are required to maintain a $5,000 corporate surety bond payable to the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and provide evidence of at least $50,000 in commercial general liability insurance. Electrical contractors must also meet applicable workers’ compensation requirements.

Oklahoma electrical journeymen and contractors are subject to continuing education requirements. Current state requirements call for 12 hours of continuing education every three years, including required code-related education and other approved electrical subject matter.

Reference Books

The rental package includes the following references for Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor preparation. Together, these materials support study for the electrical trade and business and law subjects associated with contractor testing.

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  The 2023 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, is the principal electrical code reference for the Residential Electrical Contractor examination. Candidates should become comfortable locating rules covering services, branch circuits, feeders, grounding and bonding, conductors, raceways, boxes, equipment, special occupancies, lighting, and other electrical installations.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This federal construction safety reference addresses workplace safety requirements that apply to construction activities. It supports preparation for safety-related examination topics such as personal protective equipment, excavation safety, ladders, scaffolds, workplace conditions, material handling, and other jobsite safety responsibilities.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  A compact electrical reference covering formulas, calculations, electrical theory, conversions, wiring information, and practical electrical data. It can be useful when reviewing common calculations and fundamental electrical concepts while preparing for the trade examination.
• Oklahoma Electrical Industry Regulations, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 40
  This Oklahoma-specific reference addresses rules governing the electrical industry and is an important resource for understanding state requirements affecting electrical licensees and contractors.
• Oklahoma Fine Schedule of the Construction Industries Board, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 10
  This reference covers the Construction Industries Board fine schedule and supports preparation for questions involving regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Oklahoma Electrical License Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 59, Chapter 40A
  The Electrical License Act contains statutory provisions governing electrical licensing in Oklahoma and helps candidates become familiar with the legal framework that applies to electrical contractors and license holders.
• Oklahoma Lien Law, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 42, Chapter 3
  Oklahoma lien law is relevant to contractor business practices and legal rights connected with construction projects. It supports study of business-law topics involving contractor obligations, payment, and liens.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  This contractor-focused reference addresses core business subjects such as estimating, project management, contracts, financial management, labor, risk management, business organization, and other responsibilities involved in operating a contracting business.
• Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 85A, Chapter 1
  This Oklahoma statutory material supports preparation for contractor business questions involving workers’ compensation and employer responsibilities.

Rental Cost: $920 plus a $350 refundable deposit. The deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are received. Total: $1,270.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive study plan should combine code navigation with trade knowledge and business-law review. For the Residential Electrical Contractor examination, concentrate on understanding how to locate information in the 2023 NEC while reviewing electrical theory, installation methods, grounding and bonding, services and feeders, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, boxes, residential equipment, lighting, safety, and related subjects.

For Electrical Business and Law preparation, spend time working with Oklahoma-specific statutes and regulations as well as the NASCLA Contractors Guide. Key areas include estimating, project oversight, contracts, financial topics, labor requirements, insurance and bonds, payroll, licensing, and regulatory responsibilities.

Open-book testing rewards reference familiarity. Instead of relying on the books only when you do not know an answer, practice recognizing which reference is most likely to contain the information, locating the relevant chapter or section, and confirming the answer efficiently. Repeated navigation practice can help you use your available examination time more effectively.

Because the rental books are highlighted and tabbed, you can also build study sessions around frequently used sections and practice moving between the NEC, safety material, Oklahoma regulations, and business references.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates approach contractor exam preparation with a more organized study structure. Instead of trying to assemble an unfamiliar reference library one book at a time, this Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Book Rental Package gives you access to the key electrical, safety, business, and state-specific materials in one package.

Highlighted and tabbed books make it easier to become familiar with reference organization and practice the navigation skills that matter in an open-book examination. Candidates can focus on learning how the NEC is structured, where Oklahoma licensing requirements are located, how business subjects are organized, and which references apply to different types of questions.

1 Exam Prep emphasizes practical preparation: organized review, trade-focused study, repeated reference navigation, and practice-oriented learning. The goal is to help you walk into your examination familiar with both the subject matter and the books you will be using.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Residential Electrical Contractor examination is open book, and PSI identifies permitted references for use in the examination center. Candidates are responsible for bringing their permitted references.

How many questions are on the Residential Electrical Contractor exam?

The examination has 80 scored items. Candidates receive 210 minutes to complete the exam, and 70% correct is required to pass.

Is there a separate business and law exam?

Oklahoma electrical contractor testing includes Electrical Business and Law content. The Electrical Business and Law examination contains 50 scored items, allows 120 minutes, and requires 70% correct to pass.

What books are included with this rental package?

The package includes the 2023 National Electrical Code, 29 CFR Part 1926, Ugly's Electrical References, Oklahoma Electrical Industry Regulations, Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Fine Schedule, Oklahoma Electrical License Act, Oklahoma Lien Law, NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition, and the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act material listed above.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed to support efficient studying and reference navigation.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The refundable deposit applies when the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are received.

How much does the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Book Rental Package cost?

The rental cost is $920. A $350 refundable deposit is also required, bringing the total due to $1,270. The $350 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within 6 months from the time they are received.

How long should I allow for my rental package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for book and course rental package orders.

Who regulates Oklahoma electrical contractor licensing?

Electrical contractor licensing is regulated by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. PSI serves as the testing vendor for Oklahoma electrical licensing examinations.

What should I focus on while studying?

Build familiarity with the 2023 NEC and practice locating information involving services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, electrical equipment, lighting, safety, and electrical theory. Contractor candidates should also study estimating, project management, contracts, finances, labor, insurance, bonds, payroll, licensing requirements, and Oklahoma-specific electrical regulations.