{"product_id":"washington-a-nonresidential-lighting-maintenance-lighting-retrofit-administrator-book-package","title":"Washington A-Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026 Lighting Retrofit Administrator Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWashington A-Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Administrator Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the Washington Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Administrator examination with a focused reference package built around the electrical code, Washington electrical law, and state administrative rules used for the \u003cstrong\u003e07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit specialty\u003c\/strong\u003e. This package includes the \u003cstrong\u003eRevised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington officially identifies this specialty as \u003cstrong\u003e07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The classification is focused on electrical work performed within the housings of existing nonresidential luminaires for repair, service, maintenance, and qualifying energy-efficiency lighting retrofit upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washington 07A Administrator examination combines National Electrical Code knowledge, general electrical theory, and Washington electrical laws and rules. Candidates should understand luminaires, electrical equipment, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, general NEC requirements, hazardous locations, and the state regulations that define what work is allowed under the 07A specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical administrators have an important compliance role in Washington. A specialty administrator assigned to an electrical contractor helps ensure that the contractor complies with applicable electrical laws and rules and stays within the scope of the contractor's specialty license. A 07A Administrator is therefore closely connected to the legal limits of Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington electrical administrator examinations are \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approved references may be used during testing, making efficient code navigation an important part of preparation. Candidates should learn to recognize whether a question belongs in the NEC, RCW Chapter 19.28, or WAC Chapter 296-46B and then locate the applicable requirement efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 07A specialty is narrowly defined. It includes repair and maintenance work within existing nonresidential luminaires and certain listed retrofit activities, but it does not authorize unrestricted lighting installation. New luminaires, new branch circuits, relocation of existing luminaires, and alteration of existing branch circuits are outside the specialty scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package combines the three core references needed for structured preparation. The NEC provides national technical requirements, RCW Chapter 19.28 establishes Washington electrical law, and WAC Chapter 296-46B contains the detailed rules governing electrical administrators, contractors, examinations, permits, inspections, specialty classifications, and electrical installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashington electrical law covering administrators, electricians, electrical contractors, certification, electrical installations, enforcement, responsibilities, and other statutory requirements affecting the electrical trade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashington's detailed electrical safety, administrator, contractor, examination, specialty-scope, permit, inspection, certification, and installation rules. This reference defines the 07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit specialty.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NEC edition used for the Washington electrical examination program covered by this package. It provides technical requirements for luminaires, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, electrical equipment, general installation requirements, hazardous locations, and related electrical systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washington \u003cstrong\u003e07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Electrical Administrator\u003c\/strong\u003e examination contains two required sections: \u003cstrong\u003eNEC \u0026amp; Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWashington Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNEC \u0026amp; Theory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed for NEC \u0026amp; Theory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashington Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17 questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Allowed for Washington Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 34 questions across both sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Testing Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 hours across both sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% or greater on each required examination section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Code Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published NEC \u0026amp; Theory outline includes approximately one question from NEC Article 90, one from NEC Articles 100 through 110, two involving overcurrent protection, three involving grounding and bonding, six involving electrical equipment, one involving hazardous locations, and approximately three questions involving general trade knowledge and electrical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Codes section contains approximately 17 questions involving Washington laws and administrative rules. Candidates should study administrator responsibilities, specialty scope, electrical contractor requirements, examinations, certification, permits, inspections, and other provisions contained in RCW Chapter 19.28 and WAC Chapter 296-46B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Administrator examination is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book test\u003c\/strong\u003e. Washington Labor \u0026amp; Industries permits approved reference materials in the testing center under established examination rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 National Electrical Code\u003c\/strong\u003e may be used. Permanent index tabs are acceptable, while removable tabs, sticky notes, and handwritten notes are prohibited. Original copyrighted materials may contain highlighting, underlining, and permanent index tabs when they otherwise comply with testing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted copies of \u003cstrong\u003eRCW Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWAC Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e may also be used. Printed Washington electrical laws and rules should be hole-punched and placed in a three-ring binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the NEC \u0026amp; Theory section provides approximately one hour for 17 questions, candidates should practice locating lighting and electrical-equipment requirements quickly. Familiarity with luminaire provisions, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, general requirements, hazardous locations, and basic theory can make the open-book format more useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Codes section deserves equal attention. Candidates should be able to locate the 07A specialty definition, administrator requirements, contractor rules, examination provisions, and other Washington-specific requirements without spending excessive time searching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington electrical administrator certification is administered through the \u003cstrong\u003eWashington State Department of Labor \u0026amp; Industries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Administrator candidates follow a different examination pathway from electrician and Master Electrician candidates because administrator candidates do not need prior L\u0026amp;I examination approval before registering with PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the 07A Administrator classification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Candidates planning to serve a contractor operating under the Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit specialty should take the corresponding 07A administrator examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister directly with PSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e Washington electrical administrator candidates do not need prior L\u0026amp;I approval before scheduling their administrator examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for NEC \u0026amp; Theory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Study the 2020 NEC with emphasis on luminaires, electrical equipment, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, hazardous locations, and basic electrical theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for Washington Codes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Study RCW Chapter 19.28 and WAC Chapter 296-46B with particular attention to administrators, electrical contractors, specialty scope, permits, inspections, and examinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake both required examination sections.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first examination attempt starts the one-year administrator examination period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass each required section.\u003c\/strong\u003e Washington requires a score of at least 70% on each section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetake failed sections when necessary.\u003c\/strong\u003e During the active examination period, previously passed sections do not need to be repeated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete all required sections within one year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Candidates must pass all sections during the applicable one-year examination period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply for the Administrator certificate.\u003c\/strong\u003e After passing, submit the required score reports and certification materials to Washington Labor \u0026amp; Industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit certification materials within 90 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The administrator application materials must be received within the required period following the final passing score.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington identifies Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit as specialty classification \u003cstrong\u003e07A\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are \u003cstrong\u003eno experience prerequisites to take the electrical administrator examination\u003c\/strong\u003e. A candidate does not need to hold an electrician certificate or document a specific number of work hours before registering for the 07A Administrator exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdministrator certification alone does not authorize the certificate holder to perform electrical installation work. Anyone working with the tools of the electrical trade must separately hold the appropriate Washington electrician certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA specialty electrical administrator can only be assigned to an electrical contractor holding the corresponding specialty. A 07A Administrator therefore serves within the Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit contractor classification rather than providing unrestricted general electrical contractor authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 07A specialty is limited to working \u003cstrong\u003ewithin the housing of existing nonresidential luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e for work related to repair, service, maintenance, and installation of qualifying energy-efficiency lighting retrofit upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe specialty includes replacement of \u003cstrong\u003eballasts and sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e and installation of \u003cstrong\u003elisted lighting retrofit reflectors and kits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Work is generally limited to the luminaire body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemote-located ballasts are an exception to the general luminaire-body limitation. Washington permits remote ballasts to be replaced or retrofitted with approved products under the 07A specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe classification does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include installation of new luminaires or branch circuits. It also does not authorize moving or relocating existing luminaires or altering existing branch circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese limitations are especially important for an administrator because the role includes responsibility for helping ensure that a contractor remains within the scope of its electrical license. A project that goes beyond luminaire maintenance or approved retrofit activity may require a contractor and electrician with broader electrical authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdministrator candidates should also understand Washington requirements involving electrical permits, inspections, certification, examination procedures, contractor assignments, and compliance responsibilities. These subjects are addressed in RCW Chapter 19.28 and WAC Chapter 296-46B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference contains Washington statutes governing administrators, electricians, contractors, certification, electrical installations, enforcement, and legal responsibilities within the state's electrical licensing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference contains administrator rules, contractor requirements, specialty classifications, examinations, permits, inspections, certification, and the detailed scope of the 07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit specialty.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NEC provides technical requirements for luminaires, lampholders, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, electrical equipment, general requirements, hazardous locations, and other subjects relevant to the 07A examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should work from all three references throughout their preparation. Technical lighting questions may require the NEC, while specialty authority, contractor responsibilities, administrator rules, and licensing requirements are addressed through Washington laws and administrative rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Room Approved Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 NEC is permitted during Washington electrical examinations. Permanent index tabs, highlighting, and underlining are allowed under testing rules, while handwritten notes, removable tabs, and sticky notes are prohibited.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted copies of Washington electrical law may be used during the examination when prepared according to Labor \u0026amp; Industries testing requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted copies of Washington electrical rules may be used during testing and should be prepared according to the applicable examination requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing these references throughout preparation can help candidates become familiar with code organization, specialty definitions, article numbers, tables, and the Washington rules they may need to locate under time pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrical equipment is the largest technical category on the 07A Administrator examination outline. Review luminaires, lampholders, lighting equipment, flexible cords and cables, equipment connections, transformers associated with lighting equipment, and related NEC provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding and Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study equipment grounding conductors, bonding of metal luminaires and enclosures, grounding continuity, grounding methods, and requirements affecting maintenance and retrofit work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvercurrent Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review breakers, fuses, conductor protection, equipment ratings, branch-circuit protection, and how existing branch circuits interact with replacement or retrofit lighting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral NEC Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review definitions, listed and labeled equipment, equipment approval, installation and use requirements, working-space concepts, interrupting ratings, and other general provisions that may apply to nonresidential lighting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The examination includes hazardous-location content. Candidates should recognize the additional restrictions that can apply when lighting equipment is located in classified areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Trade Knowledge and Theory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, basic circuit relationships, and electrical troubleshooting concepts related to lighting systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Retrofit Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study ballast replacement, sockets, listed retrofit reflectors and kits, remote ballasts, and the distinction between permitted retrofit activity and work that would alter an existing branch circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashington 07A Scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Know the boundaries of the specialty. New luminaires, new branch circuits, relocation of existing luminaires, and alteration of existing branch circuits are outside the 07A scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministrator Responsibilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review administrator certification, contractor assignments, contractor compliance, permits, inspections, examinations, and the relationship between a specialty administrator certificate and the contractor specialty it supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA useful study routine is to sort practice questions by reference. Technical questions involving lighting equipment generally point toward the NEC, while licensing, scope, contractor, or administrator questions are more likely to require RCW Chapter 19.28 or WAC Chapter 296-46B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps Washington Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Administrator candidates organize preparation around the three core references included in this package: the \u003cstrong\u003e2020 National Electrical Code\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRCW Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWAC Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe package supports trade-focused review of electrical equipment, luminaires, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, lighting retrofit work, electrical theory, administrator responsibilities, specialty scope, and Washington electrical laws and rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep encourages practice-oriented preparation for the open-book examination. Candidates can strengthen their study process by identifying the subject of a question, selecting the correct reference, locating the applicable provision, and applying it efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation is especially useful for administrator candidates because the examination covers both technical NEC material and Washington contractor regulations. Knowing how to distinguish between those types of questions can improve study organization and exam-day efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington-specific preparation is particularly important for classification 07A because the specialty has a narrow scope. Candidates should understand exactly where lighting maintenance and retrofit authority ends and when broader electrical licensing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to combine lighting-system knowledge with organized study, stronger code familiarity, Washington regulatory awareness, and confidence-building reference practice. This Washington A-Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit Administrator Book Package provides the core materials needed to support that preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is the official Washington classification for this Administrator exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington identifies Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit as electrical specialty classification \u003cstrong\u003e07A\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat books are included in this package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes \u003cstrong\u003eRCW Chapter 19.28\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWAC Chapter 296-46B\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003e2020 National Electrical Code\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Washington 07A Administrator exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Washington electrical administrator examinations are open book under the applicable testing rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the 07A Administrator examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published examination outline lists approximately \u003cstrong\u003e17 NEC \u0026amp; Theory questions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e17 Washington Codes questions\u003c\/strong\u003e, for approximately 34 questions total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow much testing time is allowed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe NEC \u0026amp; Theory section allows approximately 1 hour, and the Washington Codes section allows approximately 1 hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score is required to pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington requires a score of at least \u003cstrong\u003e70%\u003c\/strong\u003e on each required examination section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDo I need electrical experience before taking the Administrator exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Washington does not require electrical experience prerequisites before taking an electrical administrator examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDo I need Labor \u0026amp; Industries approval before registering with PSI?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Administrator candidates may register directly with PSI without prior examination approval from Washington Labor \u0026amp; Industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long do I have to pass all required sections?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdministrator candidates must complete all required examination sections within the applicable \u003cstrong\u003eone-year examination period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow soon must I apply after passing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe required administrator certification materials must be submitted to Washington Labor \u0026amp; Industries within the applicable \u003cstrong\u003e90-day period following the final passing score\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan a 07A Administrator perform electrical installation work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdministrator certification alone does not authorize electrical installation work. A person performing electrical work must separately hold the appropriate Washington electrician certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat work is included in the 07A specialty?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe specialty covers repair, service, maintenance, and qualifying energy-efficiency retrofit work within the housings of existing nonresidential luminaires, including replacement of ballasts and sockets and installation of listed retrofit reflectors and kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan a 07A contractor install new luminaires?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Installing new luminaires is outside the scope of the 07A specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan a 07A contractor install new branch circuits?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. New branch circuits are outside the scope of the Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance \u0026amp; Lighting Retrofit specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan existing luminaires be relocated under 07A?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Moving or relocating existing luminaires is outside the authorized 07A scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan remote ballasts be replaced or retrofitted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Washington permits remote-located ballasts to be replaced or retrofitted with approved products under the 07A specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I use the 2020 NEC during the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 2020 NEC is permitted for the Washington electrical examination program covered by this package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I bring RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B into the examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Printed copies of both Washington electrical references may be used when prepared according to Labor \u0026amp; Industries testing requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWho administers the Washington 07A Administrator examination?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWashington electrical administrator examinations are administered through \u003cstrong\u003ePSI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat should I focus on while studying?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocus on electrical equipment, luminaires, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, general NEC requirements, hazardous locations, electrical theory, lighting retrofit work, administrator responsibilities, and the Washington 07A specialty scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"1 Exam Prep","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46541593149497,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1789\/0861\/files\/WA-LIGHTINGMAINTENANCEADMINISTRATOR-BOOKS.jpg?v=1789751372","url":"https:\/\/1examprep.com\/products\/washington-a-nonresidential-lighting-maintenance-lighting-retrofit-administrator-book-package","provider":"1 Exam Prep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}