{"product_id":"philadelphia-pennsylvania-standard-master-electrician-icc-211_pa_ph-exam-book-package","title":"Philadelphia Pennsylvania Standard Master Electrician (ICC - 211_PA_PH) Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003ePhiladelphia Pennsylvania Standard Master Electrician (ICC - 211_PA_PH) Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Philadelphia Standard Master Electrician exam (ICC 211_PA_PH) is built around real electrical code navigation, plan-reading fundamentals, and NEC-driven decision making. If you’re working toward an Electrical Contractor License in the City of Philadelphia, this exam book package helps you prep with the exact core references the exam is based on—so your study time is focused, practical, and aligned with what you’ll see on test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t the kind of exam you pass by memorizing random facts. It’s an open-book, time-managed test that rewards two skills: knowing the code concepts and knowing where to find the right NEC section fast. When you practice with the correct references, you can train your “lookup routine,” sharpen your calculation confidence, and reduce the time you spend searching under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re upgrading your credentials, moving your electrical work into Philadelphia, or preparing to run permitted work inside city limits, this package keeps your prep grounded in the two references the ICC bulletin lists for the 211 exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded references in this package:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Electrical Code (NEC) 2020 and Ugly’s Electrical References.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam-aligned reference set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy with the same two publications the ICC bulletin lists for the 211 Philadelphia Standard Master Electrician exam: NEC 2020 and Ugly’s Electrical Reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster code navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-book success comes from speed. Using the right books lets you practice finding articles, tables, and requirements efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculation-ready support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUgly’s is especially helpful for electrical math and quick-reference values that come up during master-level work and exam-style problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField value beyond test day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren’t “one-and-done” study materials. They’re practical references used on real jobs for code compliance, troubleshooting, and planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Standard Master Electrician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eICC Exam Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 211_PA_PH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 multiple-choice questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-hour time limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearson VUE (ICC Contractor\/Trades program)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Fee (as listed in the ICC Philadelphia bulletin):\u003c\/strong\u003e $115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC bulletin also provides a content breakdown for the 211 exam. Use it to guide your study priorities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Knowledge and Plan Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServices and Service Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeders:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranch Circuits and Conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Methods and Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment and Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors and Generators:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 211_PA_PH exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e test. That’s good news—but only if you prepare the right way. Open book does not mean you have time to “look up everything.” With 100 questions inside a 5-hour window, you need a confident strategy for when to answer from knowledge and when to confirm details quickly in the NEC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book prep that consistently pays off usually includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEC structure mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow how the NEC is organized by chapters, articles, and sections. The faster you can identify “where the rule lives,” the faster you can answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndex and table comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany exam questions require fast movement between general rules, exceptions, and supporting tables. Practice using the index and key tables until it feels automatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculation repetition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon’t wait until test day to do electrical math. Build a repeatable method for common calculations and verify your approach using your references.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimed drills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain with short, timed sets so you develop the pacing that an open-book exam demands.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Philadelphia, you need an \u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Contractor License\u003c\/strong\u003e to perform electrical work in the city, including low-voltage wiring. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L\u0026amp;I) publishes the requirements and application steps. While the licensing process includes multiple administrative items, your exam preparation is a major milestone—and the 211 exam is the ICC-administered examination referenced by the City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm your eligibility and gather experience documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia requires a minimum of four years of employment doing electrical work for a company licensed through a local or state jurisdiction. The City also notes that two years of education in the electrical field is equal to one year of practical experience, and education can substitute for up to two years of practical experience. Proof is submitted through acceptable documentation such as tax records reflecting employment by a licensed electrical contractor or proof of licensure through another jurisdiction (subject to L\u0026amp;I approval).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare your business and city registrations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City lists required registrations that typically include a Business Income and Receipts Tax ID (BIRT) and a Commercial Activity License as part of the licensing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass the Philadelphia Electrical Contractor Examination (ICC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must submit proof of successful completion of the Philadelphia Electrical Contractor Examination administered by the International Code Council. Your exam book package supports focused preparation using the references listed for the 211 exam.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete required continuing education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City requires proof of completion for at least eight hours of coursework in the current or later edition of NFPA 70 (NEC), completed within the 12-month period preceding application, and the provider must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide required insurance documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia requires a Certificate of Insurance meeting minimum amounts for general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the application and pay the applicable fees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City publishes an application process (online or in person), review timelines, and licensing costs, including an application fee applied toward the license fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenew annually and maintain requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia requires annual renewal, and the renewal requirements include being current on city taxes and fines, having proof of continuing education in NFPA 70 earned during the previous license period, and maintaining proof of an active insurance policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrician licensing in Pennsylvania is handled at the local level for Philadelphia work. The City’s published electrical contractor licensing requirements highlight key items you should plan around while preparing for the ICC 211 exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsurance minimums (Certificate of Insurance)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City lists minimum coverage amounts including: General Liability at $500,000 per occurrence; Automobile Liability at $300,000; and Workers’ Compensation at $100,000 each accident, $100,000 each employee, and a $500,000 policy limit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA minimum of four years employment doing electrical work for a company licensed through a local or state jurisdiction is required, with education substitutions permitted within the City’s stated limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuing education requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia requires at least eight hours of coursework in the current or later NEC edition, completed within 12 months prior to application, from an approved provider.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity fees (published amounts)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe City publishes a license fee of $262 with a non-refundable $60 application fee applied to that amount. The renewal fee is $202, and late renewals may add a monthly charge calculated from the license fee if renewed more than 60 days after the due date.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTax compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be current on all City of Philadelphia taxes as part of both application and renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEV charger specialty note (effective date published by the City)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia notes that beginning July 1, 2026, the contractor listed on any permit application that includes an electric vehicle charger must have a valid Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification on file with the electrical contractor license.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code (NEC), 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NEC is the primary code reference for the 211 exam. Expect questions across services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, equipment, motors, and special occupancies\/conditions. The more comfortable you are moving between articles, exceptions, and tables, the more efficient your open-book performance becomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUgly’s Electrical Reference (any edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUgly’s is listed as an approved reference for the 211 exam and is a practical companion for calculations and quick electrical references. It’s especially useful when you want fast confirmation of common values and formula-based problems during timed practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC bulletin’s content outline is your best study roadmap. A smart approach is to build your prep around the highest-weight domains first, then reinforce the smaller areas so you don’t leave easy points behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriority areas based on weighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Methods and Materials (19%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the largest single portion of the exam. Build comfort identifying the NEC sections that govern wiring methods, installations, and material requirements. Practice recognizing which NEC chapter\/article is most likely to contain the rule before you ever open the index.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServices and Service Equipment (16%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster-level work often centers on service equipment and safe, compliant installation. Train yourself to locate relevant service rules quickly and consistently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranch Circuits and Conductors (16%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect questions that require both concept knowledge and code confirmation. Build speed moving between conductor rules, sizing considerations, and applicable NEC sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary focus areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Knowledge and Plan Reading (12%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan reading can feel “different” from pure code questions, so it helps to practice interpreting diagrams and jobsite drawings with the same care you use for NEC lookups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions (12%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese questions can be time-consuming if you’re not familiar with where special rules live in the code. Practice identifying the “special condition” in the question stem first—then go directly to the relevant NEC area.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment and Devices (10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a habit of confirming device rules and equipment requirements quickly, especially when the question includes exceptions or installation-specific conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller sections still matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors and Generators (8%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany candidates benefit from repeating motor-related problems until the steps are consistent. When you can apply a repeatable method, you reduce time loss on calculation questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeders (4%) and Control Devices (3%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are smaller-weight sections, but they are often “high confidence points” if you practice them. A few correct answers here can be the difference between a comfortable finish and a stressful one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical open-book study routine using this package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a code-navigation warmup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart each study session with 10 quick lookups. The goal is speed: identify the topic, locate the article\/section, confirm the answer. Repetition builds navigation confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice timed sets by domain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo short drills (10–15 questions) focused on one domain (like wiring methods). Review missed items by writing down the exact NEC location where the correct answer is found.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Ugly’s to reinforce calculations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you work electrical math, verify your steps and values. A consistent method reduces mistakes when you’re under time pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun a full-length pacing check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore exam day, do at least one full timed session that mimics the 5-hour structure. The point isn’t just knowledge—it’s stamina, pacing, and staying sharp across 100 questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster electrician testing is code-driven, detail-heavy, and designed to reflect real responsibilities. 1 Exam Prep helps you prepare with a structured approach that fits the way ICC-style exams are written—so you spend less time spinning your wheels and more time building usable exam skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized study guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of studying randomly, you can focus your time based on the exam’s content breakdown—prioritizing the areas that carry the most weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-focused review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation is most effective when you connect NEC requirements to real job scenarios: installations, devices, equipment choices, and safe outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice-oriented preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice builds speed. When you repeatedly locate answers in the NEC and confirm calculations, you develop the confidence needed to move through questions efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference navigation support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-book exams reward candidates who know how to use the code. Building familiarity with NEC layout, indexing habits, and table use is one of the best ways to improve performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence through structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA repeatable routine—review, drill, correct, reinforce—helps you show up prepared and ready to work through the exam with focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat exam is this book package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is for the \u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania (Philadelphia) Standard Master Electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e exam administered through ICC, exam code \u003cstrong\u003e211_PA_PH\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC 211_PA_PH exam open book or closed book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 211_PA_PH exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the Philadelphia 211 exam, and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam includes \u003cstrong\u003e100 multiple-choice questions\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e5-hour\u003c\/strong\u003e time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhich books are the exam based on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC Philadelphia bulletin lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUgly’s Electrical Reference (any edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e as the approved references for the 211 exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics are covered on the 211 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC content outline includes areas such as general knowledge and plan reading, services and service equipment, feeders, branch circuits and conductors, wiring methods and materials, equipment and devices, control devices, motors and generators, and special occupancies, equipment, and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDo I need an Electrical Contractor License to do electrical work in Philadelphia?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The City of Philadelphia states you need an \u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Contractor License\u003c\/strong\u003e to do electrical work in Philadelphia, including low-voltage wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat experience does Philadelphia require for an electrical contractor license application?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe City lists a minimum of \u003cstrong\u003efour years\u003c\/strong\u003e of employment doing electrical work for a company licensed through a local or state jurisdiction, with limited education substitutions allowed under the City’s published rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes Philadelphia require continuing education for the electrical contractor license?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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