Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing examinations with an Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package that combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, technical electrical study, contractor Business and Law preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service. This package is designed for electrical professionals pursuing Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing who want an organized approach to exam preparation and the licensing application process.

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor license is regulated by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. This contractor classification is limited to electrical contracting for wiring one- and two-family dwellings as defined by the National Electrical Code. Candidates should prepare for residential electrical systems while also developing the business and regulatory knowledge associated with operating as an electrical contractor.

Technical preparation focuses on electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, residential services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, lighting, special equipment, electrical calculations, and construction safety. Contractor candidates also prepare for the separate Oklahoma Electrical Business and Law examination.

This Ultimate package includes the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Ugly's Electrical References; and the listed Oklahoma electrical licensing and contractor business references. All included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation and efficient open-book reference navigation.

Students also receive 1 year of course access, providing time to revisit difficult subjects, strengthen NEC navigation, practice electrical calculations, review residential wiring requirements, and prepare for Business and Law. Application Service is included to support candidates with organizing the Oklahoma electrical contractor licensing application process.

Package Price: $1,645 plus a refundable $350 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,995.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Exam Details

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor examination is administered through PSI after the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board determines that an applicant meets the applicable licensing qualifications and is eligible to proceed with testing.

• Exam: Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor
• Number of Questions: 80 scored questions
• Passing Score: 70%
• Passing Raw Score: 56 correct answers
• Time Allowed: 210 minutes
• Testing Provider: PSI

The current technical examination outline includes the following major categories:

• General Knowledge: 4 questions
• General Electrical Knowledge: 12 questions
• Electrical Installation Requirements: 10 questions
• Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits: 10 questions
• Overcurrent Protection: 8 questions
• Grounding and Bonding: 8 questions
• Conductors and Cables: 8 questions
• Raceways and Boxes: 6 questions
• Special Occupancies and Equipment: 4 questions
• Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems, and Communications: 2 questions
• Lighting and Signs: 4 questions
• Safety: 4 questions

General Electrical Knowledge is the largest individual category. Candidates should review voltage, current, resistance, electrical power, series and parallel circuits, AC theory, troubleshooting, testing, NEC navigation, definitions, temporary wiring, and other foundational concepts.

Electrical Installation Requirements and Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits each contain 10 questions. Preparation should include approved installation methods, residential services, feeders, branch circuits, voltage drop, outside branch circuits and feeders, space-heating circuits, and circuits serving air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Overcurrent Protection, Grounding and Bonding, and Conductors and Cables each contain eight questions. Together, these areas represent a significant portion of the technical exam and should receive dedicated study time.

Residential Electrical Contractor candidates must also prepare for the separate Electrical Business and Law examination.

• Electrical Business and Law Questions: 50 scored questions
• Passing Score: 70%
• Passing Raw Score: 35 correct answers
• Time Allowed: 120 minutes

Electrical Business and Law covers bidding and estimating, project management and supervision, contracts, financial matters, labor and personnel, risk management, payroll and payroll taxes, and licensing requirements.

Open Book Test

The Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor technical examination is an open-book test. Candidates should prepare using the approved references throughout their study period so they become comfortable navigating the books before examination day.

The approved technical examination references include the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as revised and adopted in Oklahoma; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) with applicable amendments; and Ugly's Electrical References.

The National Electrical Code is the primary technical reference. Candidates should become familiar with NEC definitions, article organization, tables, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, boxes, residential equipment, lighting, and special installations.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before testing. Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary removable tabs such as Post-it notes are not permitted. Candidate-added writing in the references is not permitted before or during the examination.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books included with this Ultimate package provide an organized foundation for study. Candidates should use the prepared books consistently so the tabs, articles, tables, and major subjects become familiar through repeated practice.

Ugly's Electrical References supports review of formulas, electrical calculations, conversions, terminology, conductor information, and quick-reference material. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports preparation for construction-safety topics involving personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, excavation, tools, workplace illumination, and material handling.

Open-book practice should be timed. Read a question, identify the electrical subject, select the correct reference, locate the applicable article or table, and determine the answer without spending unnecessary time searching unrelated sections.

Licensing Steps

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board regulates Residential Electrical Contractor licensing. Candidates must satisfy qualifying electrical experience requirements before proceeding through the application, examination, and active contractor licensing process.

1. Gain qualifying apprentice experience. Build verifiable electrical construction experience while working under the applicable Oklahoma licensing and supervision requirements.
2. Maintain electrical apprentice registration. Apprentice experience used toward licensing must be properly documented through the required Oklahoma registration process unless lawfully obtained under an applicable exemption.
3. Qualify as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician. Complete the required experience and licensing process for journeyman-level work.
4. Gain contractor-level journeyman experience. Build the additional qualifying experience required for the Residential Electrical Contractor classification.
5. Meet electrical firm requirements. Oklahoma Electrical Contractors must be an Owner, Partner, or Officer in the electrical firm.
6. Submit the contractor application. Provide the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board with the required application and supporting experience documentation.
7. Receive examination authorization. The applicant's qualifications are reviewed before authorization to test is provided.
8. Schedule the examinations through PSI. Approved candidates arrange the required testing with the designated examination provider.
9. Prepare for the technical examination. Study the 2023 NEC, electrical theory, residential systems, calculations, grounding, services, conductors, raceways, and OSHA safety.
10. Prepare for Electrical Business and Law. Review Oklahoma electrical licensing law, industry regulations, liens, workers’ compensation, estimating, contracts, project management, finances, and other contractor responsibilities.
11. Complete the required examinations. Achieve the applicable passing scores required as part of the licensing process.
12. Address active contractor requirements. Complete applicable bond, insurance, workers’ compensation, and other requirements associated with active Oklahoma electrical contractor status.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package to support candidates with organizing the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing application process.

State Requirements

Residential Electrical Contractors in Oklahoma are limited to contracting for wiring one- and two-family dwellings as defined by the National Electrical Code.

Residential Electrical Contractor applicants must document 8,000 verifiable hours of qualifying electrical construction experience. The contractor pathway includes 4,000 hours as a Residential or Unlimited Journeyman Electrician while employed by and under the supervision of an Electrical Contractor.

Applicants must also document 4,000 hours as a registered apprentice, or 3,000 hours as a registered apprentice with up to 1,000 hours satisfied through qualifying formal electrical education. Educational experience used toward licensing must consist of verifiable classroom hours.

Oklahoma Electrical Contractors must be an Owner, Partner, or Officer in the electrical firm. Candidates should account for this requirement when planning the transition from journeyman-level work to contractor licensing.

Electrical apprentices are required to maintain registration for experience to count toward licensing unless the work was lawfully performed under an applicable exemption. Maintaining accurate records of work hours and education helps support licensing eligibility.

Active electrical contractors must also satisfy applicable bond and commercial general liability insurance requirements. Workers’ compensation requirements must be addressed according to the contractor's business and employment circumstances.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting preparation for services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, conductors, raceways, boxes, equipment, lighting, calculations, and other residential NEC requirements.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental safety reference supporting preparation involving personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, fall protection, tools, workplace illumination, material handling, and related construction-safety topics.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed rental reference supporting electrical formulas, calculations, conversions, terminology, conductor information, and commonly used electrical reference material.
• Oklahoma Electrical Industry Regulations, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 40
  Included Book: Supports Business and Law preparation involving Oklahoma electrical classifications, apprentices, journeymen, contractors, supervision, licensing, and industry responsibilities.
• Oklahoma Fine Schedule of the Construction Industries Board, Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 158, Chapter 10
  Included Book: Supports study of Construction Industries Board compliance and enforcement topics relevant to Oklahoma electrical contractors.
• Oklahoma Electrical License Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 59, Chapter 40A
  Included Book: Provides statutory material governing Oklahoma electrical licensing, regulated electrical work, and contractor responsibilities.
• Oklahoma Lien Law, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 42, Chapter 3
  Included Book: Supports contractor Business and Law preparation involving construction liens and payment-related rights and responsibilities.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Included Book: Supports study of estimating, bidding, project management, contracts, financial management, personnel, insurance, risk management, and other contractor business topics.
• Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act, Oklahoma Statutes, Title 85A, Chapter 1
  Included Book: Supports Electrical Business and Law preparation involving Oklahoma workers’ compensation requirements and employer responsibilities.

All included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation and reference navigation. Candidates should use them consistently so important NEC articles, statutes, regulations, formulas, and business subjects become easier to locate.

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Test Information and Study Materials

A productive Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor study plan should divide preparation into technical NEC study, calculations, safety, open-book navigation, and contractor Business and Law.

Practice NEC navigation. Learn the structure of the 2023 National Electrical Code and become comfortable using definitions, the index, articles, tables, exceptions, and cross-references.

Prioritize general electrical knowledge. Review voltage, current, resistance, power, circuits, AC theory, troubleshooting, electrical testing, and NEC definitions. Strong electrical fundamentals make code-based questions easier to analyze.

Review services, feeders, and branch circuits. Practice residential service requirements, feeder and branch-circuit rules, voltage drop, conductor selection, overcurrent protection, and circuits serving residential equipment.

Strengthen grounding and bonding. Review grounding electrodes, grounding electrode conductors, equipment grounding conductors, bonding methods, and service grounding requirements.

Practice conductor, raceway, and box questions. Become comfortable with ampacity, cable types, conduit fill, box fill, raceway requirements, wiring methods, and related NEC tables.

Prepare separately for Business and Law. Review Oklahoma licensing law and regulations, estimating, project management, contracts, financial topics, personnel, insurance, liens, workers’ compensation, payroll, and compliance responsibilities.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, electrical trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and structured Business and Law study.

The highlighted and tabbed rental books included with this Ultimate package give candidates an organized set of references to use throughout preparation. Repeated practice with the same materials can help students become more familiar with NEC articles, tables, electrical formulas, safety requirements, Oklahoma regulations, and business-law topics.

With 1 year of course access, students have time to revisit difficult electrical concepts, strengthen residential wiring knowledge, practice calculations, improve NEC navigation, and work through Business and Law subjects.

Reference-navigation practice supports the open-book testing format. Candidates can develop a repeatable process for identifying the question category, selecting the correct book, locating the applicable information, and evaluating the answer efficiently.

Application Service is included to support candidates with organizing the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing application process. Together, the prepared rental books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service provide a structured preparation package for candidates working toward contractor licensing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package?

The package includes all listed highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.

How much does the Ultimate package cost?

The package price is $1,645 plus a refundable $350 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,995.

Is the $350 deposit refundable?

Yes. The $350 amount is identified as a refundable book deposit for this rental package.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included rental books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient reference navigation.

How long should I allow for my Ultimate book package order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for Ultimate book package orders.

Is the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor exam open book?

Yes. The technical examination is open book. Candidates should become familiar with the approved references and applicable testing rules before examination day.

Which NEC edition is used for the exam?

The Residential Electrical Contractor technical examination uses the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as revised and adopted in Oklahoma.

Does the package include Business and Law preparation?

Yes. The included Oklahoma licensing and contractor business references support preparation for Electrical Business and Law topics.

Does the package include 1 year of course access?

Yes. This Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with the Ultimate package to support candidates with the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor licensing application process.