West Virginia Electrical Contractor License
The Electrical Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Install, erect, repair or alter electrical equipment for the generation, transmission, or use of electrical energy
How to Get the Electrical Contractor’s License in West Virginia?
- Take and pass both the trade and Business and Law exams
- Apply online or call (855) 539-0708 to schedule them
- Fill out the application form and return it, along with the fee and other documents (if required) to:
1900 Kanawha Blvd., E., State Capitol Complex
Building 3, Room 200, Charleston, WV 25305 - Receive a license given by the Contractor Licensing Board once the process has been validated
- For further information, contact the Board by phone - (304) 558-7890 or via email -
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- For further information, contact the Board by phone - (304) 558-7890 or via email -
West Virginia Electrical Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
West Virginia Electrical Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.
West Virginia Electrical Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 75
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 53 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Electrical Theory and Trade Knowledge including Tables (9)
- 3 Phase Theory (2)
- Definitions (4)
- Wiring and Protections (9)
- Range Calculations (3)
- 3 Phase Calculations (2)
- Wiring Methods (12)
- Equipment for General Use (6)
- Special Occupancies (10)
- Special Equipment (5)
- Special Conditions (3)
- Communications Systems (2)
- Conduit Fill (2)
- Service Loads (4)
- Voltage Drop (2)
- PSI© Electrical Official Content Outline
West Virginia Electrical Contractor Business and Law Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 50
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Business Organization (2)
- Contracts (4)
- Estimating and Bidding (4)
- Financial Management (5)
- Labor Law (3)
- Licensing (7)
- Lien Law (4)
- Project Management (8)
- Risk Management (4)
- Safety - OSHA (5)
- Tax Laws (4)
- PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline
West Virginia Electrical Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Electrical and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
ELECTRICAL WV - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $390.90-
ELECTRICAL WV - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $420.90
West Virginia Electrical Contractor Exam Books
Books Allowed in Testing
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The world's most widely adopted safety code, ...NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
r836 1$182.08$182.08 -
The American Electrician's Handbook provides ...American Electricians Handbook
r16 1$140.00$140.00
West Virginia Electrical Business and Law Exam Books
Books Allowed in Testing
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This guide provides an extensive and easy-to-...West Virginia NASCLA Contractors Guide to Bus
r1382 1$68.82$68.82