Texas Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor License

The Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor License gives the licensee permission to:

• Perform electrical installations in single-family and multifamily dwellings not exceeding four stories

How to Apply for a Residential Wireman License

1. Demonstrate four thousand hours of supervised on-the-job training
   • This experience must be documented on an Experience Verification Form that must be filled out by the Texas-licensed Master Electrician or Residential Wiremen under whose supervision the hours were completed. Once filled out, the form must be sent in alongside the Application Form
   • If the direct Master Electrician or Residential Wireman are not able to fill out the form, the candidate may contact the Electrical Contractor organization, or use the TDLR License Search to locate them
2. Submit a Residential Wireman Contractor License Application Form with the non-refundable fee to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation P.O Box 12157 in Austin, Texas 78711-2157
3. Schedule an exam with PSI© once the Department has received, verified and approved the application. More information regarding the Electrician Exam can be found on the Electrician Examination Information page
4. If the applicant were to fail the exam, a retake can be scheduled with PSI© within 24 to 48 hours after failing it. This process can be repeated as long as the application is current (one year from turning in the application)
5. Await for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to give a response once the application and examination results are completed and reviewed

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Texas Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Texas Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor Trade Exam

• Testing Method: Computer-based testing; open book
• Testing Company: PSI©
• Number of Questions: 80
• Types of Questions: Multiple choice
• Time Allowed: 240 Minutes
• Minimum Passing Score: 70%
• Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
  • Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans (8)
  • Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and Separately Derived Systems (16)
  • Electrical Feeders (7)
  • Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors (14)
  • Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials (10)
  • Electrical Equipment and Devices (12)
  • Motors and Generators (2)
  • Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting Means (2)
  • Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions (7)
  • Renewable Energy Technologies (2)
• PSI© Residential Wireman Electrician Official Content Outline

Texas Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor Book Set

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Texas Residential Wireman Electrician Contractor Exam Books

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