Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination with a focused set of the primary electrical references permitted for the state trade exam. The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package includes the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), and Ugly's Electrical References. These references cover electrical code requirements, construction safety, calculations, formulas, and practical electrical information that candidates can use while preparing for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam.

Each book in this package is highlighted and tabbed to support faster, more organized reference navigation. Oklahoma's Residential Electrical Contractor examination is open book, which makes familiarity with your permitted references an important part of preparation. Highlighting helps draw attention to important material, while permanent tabs make it easier to move between frequently used sections as you study and practice locating answers.

This package is designed for candidates who want the permitted trade-exam books prepared for efficient study instead of starting with completely unmarked references. The goal is to help you spend more of your preparation time learning electrical concepts, practicing code navigation, and becoming familiar with the structure of the books you will use.

Please allow up to 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Exam Details

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination is administered through PSI for the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Candidates must first be approved as eligible for examination by the Construction Industries Board before scheduling their test with PSI.

The Residential Electrical Contractor trade examination contains 80 scored items. Candidates are allowed 210 minutes to complete the examination, and the passing standard is 70% correct.

The examination tests knowledge of the design, planning, layout, installation, repair, and alteration of electrical conductors, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit, and related equipment used for electrical energy, lighting, heat, power, data, and communications as applied to residential work.

The examination content is divided among major electrical knowledge areas. These include general knowledge; 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, alarm, signaling, and communication systems; lighting and signs; and safety.

General electrical knowledge includes subjects such as voltage, current, resistance, series and parallel circuits, power calculations, AC theory, troubleshooting, testing, use of the National Electrical Code, NEC definitions, and temporary wiring. The exam also evaluates a candidate's ability to work with residential electrical installation requirements and locate applicable code provisions.

Contractor applicants must also satisfy Oklahoma's contractor examination requirements, which include both the applicable trade portion and business/law portion. The books in this package are the references listed for the Residential Electrical Contractor trade examination.

Open Book Test

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination is an open book test. PSI permits candidates to bring the approved reference materials identified for the examination into the testing center. The three books included in this highlighted and tabbed package are listed references for the Residential Electrical Contractor examination.

PSI permits reference materials to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. References may be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs. Temporary tabs, including Post-it-style notes, are not permitted. Candidates are also prohibited from writing in their references during the examination session.

Open-book testing does not remove the need for preparation. With 80 scored items and 210 minutes available, candidates benefit from knowing where information is located before exam day. Repeated practice with the NEC, OSHA reference, and Ugly's Electrical References can help build familiarity with chapters, articles, indexes, tables, calculations, and safety information.

Effective preparation should include both knowledge review and reference-navigation practice. Work on identifying the type of reference likely to contain an answer before searching for it. For example, electrical installation and code questions will often require efficient NEC navigation, while construction safety questions may require the OSHA reference. Ugly's Electrical References can support review of formulas, calculations, conversions, and practical electrical information.

Licensing Steps

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board regulates electrical contractor licensing in the state. The path to a Residential Electrical Contractor license is based on documented electrical experience, progression through the electrical trade, approval to test, and successful completion of the required examinations.

1. Begin with electrical trade experience. Electrical workers commonly start as registered apprentices working for an active licensed electrical contractor. Oklahoma uses verifiable work experience when determining eligibility for journeyman and contractor licensing.
2. Meet the Residential Electrical Journeyman requirements. Residential journeyman applicants must accumulate the required qualifying electrical construction experience before applying to take the appropriate examination.
3. Gain qualifying journeyman experience. A Residential Electrical Contractor applicant must obtain the required experience as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician while working under the employment and supervision of an Electrical Contractor.
4. Submit the appropriate application. Candidates apply through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and provide the information required to document eligibility.
5. Receive examination eligibility. After the Construction Industries Board approves the applicant, the candidate can proceed with scheduling through the state's testing vendor.
6. Prepare for the examinations. Contractor applicants should prepare for both the residential electrical trade material and the required business and law component.
7. Complete the required examinations. Applicants must meet Oklahoma's passing requirements for the applicable contractor examination portions.
8. Complete active contractor requirements. Contractors must satisfy the state's applicable requirements before operating under an active contractor license.

State Requirements

Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractors are limited in the scope of electrical contracting they may perform. The Construction Industries Board identifies the Residential Electrical Contractor category for contracting involving wiring of one- and two-family dwellings as defined for the license.

The Construction Industries Board lists 8,000 verifiable hours total for Residential Electrical Contractor qualification. This includes 4,000 hours as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician under the employment and supervision of an Electrical Contractor.

The experience pathway also includes 4,000 hours as a registered apprentice, or 3,000 hours as a registered apprentice with up to 1,000 hours satisfied by formal electrical education. Formal electrical education applied toward the experience requirement must be based on qualifying classroom hours that can be verified.

Oklahoma also requires Electrical Contractors to be an owner, partner, or officer in the electrical firm. Candidates pursuing this classification should make sure their work history and licensing progression meet the requirements established for the Residential Electrical Contractor category before applying for examination approval.

Electrical contractors and journeymen in Oklahoma are also subject to continuing education requirements. The Construction Industries Board currently requires Electrical Journeymen and Electrical Contractors to complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years, or 36 months, preceding license expiration.

Reference Books

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package includes the three references identified below. These books are prepared with highlighting and permanent tabs to support study and exam-reference navigation.

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  The 2023 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, is the primary code reference for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination. It covers electrical installation requirements for conductors, wiring methods, equipment, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, raceways, boxes, special occupancies, lighting, and many other areas tested on the residential electrical contractor exam. Becoming comfortable with the NEC index, article organization, tables, definitions, and cross-references is an important part of open-book preparation.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction-industry safety reference covers federal OSHA requirements that apply to construction workplaces. Safety topics represented on the Residential Electrical Contractor examination include jobsite sanitation, personal protective equipment, excavation safety, emergency action plans, safety training, ventilation, first aid, signs and barricades, ladders, workplace illumination, scaffolds, hazardous materials, material handling, and fall protection. Candidates should become familiar with finding applicable safety regulations efficiently.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  Ugly's Electrical References is a compact trade reference containing electrical formulas, mathematical relationships, conversions, tables, wiring information, and practical electrical data. It is useful for reinforcing electrical fundamentals and supporting preparation for calculation-oriented and general electrical knowledge questions. PSI permits any edition of Ugly's Electrical References for the Residential Electrical Contractor examination.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Residential Electrical Contractor exam places significant emphasis on practical electrical knowledge and the ability to locate code requirements. A strong study plan should therefore combine subject review with timed reference practice.

Start by becoming familiar with the organization of the 2023 NEC. Practice using the index to identify relevant terms, then follow those references back to the applicable articles and sections. When a code provision points to another section, practice following that cross-reference rather than stopping at the first related passage.

Services, feeders, and branch circuits are important areas of the examination. Candidates should review service requirements, voltage drop concepts, feeders, outside branch circuits and feeders, branch circuits, and electrical equipment associated with residential systems. Overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductor selection, wiring methods, raceways, and boxes also deserve focused study.

General electrical knowledge is another major part of the examination. Review voltage, current, resistance, electrical power, series and parallel circuits, AC theory, troubleshooting, testing, and NEC terminology. Practice calculations without depending entirely on memorization so that you understand what information a question is asking you to use.

Safety preparation should include regular use of the OSHA reference. Learn how the regulations are arranged and where common construction safety subjects are found. The examination may address subjects such as personal protective equipment, excavation, ladders, scaffolds, first aid, material handling, workplace conditions, and fall protection.

Use the highlighting and tabs in this package as navigation aids while studying. Instead of simply reading from beginning to end, practice answering questions by locating the applicable section in the correct reference. This approach builds the book-handling skills needed for an open-book contractor examination.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor candidates with organized, trade-focused preparation designed around the materials used for the examination. This highlighted and tabbed book package removes the time-consuming task of starting with completely unprepared references and gives you an organized set of the three trade-exam books identified for the Residential Electrical Contractor test.

Highlighted references help direct attention to important material, while permanent tabs can make frequently used areas easier to find. That structure is especially useful for an open-book examination, where candidates must balance technical knowledge with the ability to locate information efficiently.

A successful study routine should go beyond reading. Work through electrical concepts, practice calculations, review residential installation requirements, and repeatedly use your references to find answers. Develop the habit of deciding whether a question belongs in the NEC, OSHA regulations, or a practical electrical reference before searching.

1 Exam Prep encourages structured preparation that combines trade review, reference navigation, practice-oriented study, and repeated exposure to the books. The objective is to help you approach your Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam with stronger familiarity with both the subject matter and the references available to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are included in the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package?

The package includes the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); and Ugly's Electrical References. These are listed as permitted references for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor trade examination.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The books in this package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

Is the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination is open book. Candidates are responsible for bringing their permitted reference materials to the examination center.

Can I use tabs in my books during the exam?

PSI permits references to be tabbed or indexed with permanent tabs. Temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are not permitted. References may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session.

How many questions are on the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam?

The Residential Electrical Contractor examination contains 80 scored items. Candidates have 210 minutes to complete the test, and 70% correct is required to pass.

What subjects are covered on the Residential Electrical Contractor exam?

Exam topics include general electrical knowledge, 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 and signs, and safety.

Is the 2023 NEC used for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination?

Yes. PSI lists NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as revised and adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, for this examination.

How much experience is required for an Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor license?

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board lists 8,000 verifiable hours total for the Residential Electrical Contractor category, including 4,000 hours as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician under the employment and supervision of an Electrical Contractor. The remaining qualifying pathway includes registered apprentice experience, with limited formal electrical education permitted toward the requirement.

How long does it take to receive a highlighted and tabbed book package?

Please allow up to 15 business days for highlighted and tabbed book package orders.

Why are highlighted and tabbed books helpful for an open-book exam?

Highlighted and tabbed books can make reference navigation more organized. Candidates can use study time to practice finding code sections, safety regulations, formulas, and other information while becoming familiar with the structure of the same references they plan to use during the examination.