The Iowa Electrical Examining Board, part of the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL), requires you to pass a licensing exam if you’re a traditional Class A Journeyman applicant.
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The Board, following its duties outlined in Chapter 103 of the state code, partnered with PSI to conduct examinations for all electrical license types. This guide focuses on the Class A Journeyman Electrician license and its associated exam.
You’ll need to submit a Testing Sponsorship Form to the Board before you can register for the test. Apply online at iowaelectrical.gov by logging in or creating an account. Do not submit these forms earlier than one month before you are ready to take the exam.
To be approved, you must have completed one of the following training paths:
Note: Former journeymen employed before Jan. 1, 1998, also qualify if they can prove at least 16,000 hours of electrical experience, with 8,000 of those hours occurring between Jan. 1, 1998, and Jan. 1, 2008.
Once logged in, apply for a new license by examination and complete all the on-screen steps. The Board will email your Sponsorship Approval Letter with a registration code. Use this code within six months to register on the PSI website and pay the non-refundable $87 fee.
Failing twice requires completing 12 hours of continuing education and waiting six months before contacting the Board for another authorization letter.
The Journeyman test includes 80 computer-based questions that you must answer within 180 minutes. The minimum passing score is 70%.
The questions cover many different topics, including:
The test is technically open-book because you are allowed to bring and reference your own copy of the NFPA 70 NEC, 2023 Edition, or its Handbook, with highlighting, underlining, and permanent tabs. No loose or additional papers are allowed.
PSI maintains a selection of testing centers across the state that you can choose from. Enter your zip code when you register online to find the one closest to you.
You must arrive at least 30 minutes early to check in, prove your identity using a valid signature-bearing photo ID, and place all electronic devices and personal items into the site’s secure storage. You won't be let in if you show up late, and your registration fee won't be refunded.
Your score is shown right away. If you pass, you can complete your online licensing application. If you fail, you’ll get a report showing areas you should study to improve next time. You’ll need to wait at least one day to schedule your second attempt.
Note: DIAL uses the federal SAVE system to verify citizenship and immigration status before issuing licenses.
The Board reciprocates valid electrical licenses from Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
You may skip the testing requirement if you’re licensed in one of these states and:
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