Washington Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor License

The Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Install, service, maintain, repair, or replace door/gate/similar systems electrical operator systems, such as:
    • Electric gates
    • Doors
    • Windows
    • Awnings
    • Movable partitions
    • Curtains
    • Internal systems:
      • Control push buttons
      • Key switches
      • Keypads
      • Pull cords
      • Air and electric treadle
      • Air and electric sensing edges
      • Coil cords
      • Take-up reels
      • Clocks
      • Photoelectric cells
      • Loop detectors
      • Motion detectors
      • Remote radio and receivers
      • Antenna
      • Timers
      • Lock-out switches
      • Stand-alone release device with smoke detection
      • Strobe light
      • Annunciator
      • Control panels
      • Wiring
      • Termination of conductors
      • Branch circuits of 600 volts, 20 amperes
  • May reconnect line voltage power to a door/gate/similar systems electric operator control panel if:
    • The branch circuit/feeder is not modified
    • The circuit/feeder does not exceed 600 volts, 20 amperes
    • The conductor or conduit extending from the branch circuit/feeder disconnecting means or junction box does not exceed 6 feet

How to Get the Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor’s License in Washington?

  1. Be an electrical trainee or have equivalent out-of-state or military experience
  2. Meet the experience and training requirements (You can use the Washington Department of Labor & Industries' tool to verify the hours of experience):
    • Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10):
      • 2,000 hours of work experience related to the selected specialty as an electrical trainee
      • 24 hours of basic classroom instruction
      • Be supervised 75% of the time
  3. Fill out the corresponding application form for the electrical examination:
  4. Mail the application and the documents needed to certify the experience required for each license to:
    Electrical Licensing and Certification
    PO Box 44460
    Olympia WA 98504-4460
  5. Register with PSI© and schedule the examination once the application has been reviewed by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. For more information on the test, refer to PSI©’s Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin

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Washington Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and WA Codes exams, including the official reference lists.

Washington Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 30
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • NEC 90 - Introduction (1)
    • NEC 100-110 - General Requirements (1)
    • NEC 200-225, 280-285 - Wiring & Protection (1)
    • NEC 240 - Overcurrent Protection (4)
    • NEC 250 - Grounding & Bonding (4)
    • NEC 300-398 - Wiring Methods (5)
    • NEC 400-427, 455-480 - Electrical Equipment (2)
    • NEC 430-450 - Motors, HVAC, Generators & Transformers (4)
    • NEC 500-516 - Hazardous Locations (1)
    • NEC 517-590 - Special Occupancies (1)
    • NEC 705-780 - Special Conditions (1)
    • General Trade Knowledge & Theory (5)
  • PSI© Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Official Content Outline

Washington Door, Gate, and Similar Systems (10) Contractor WA Codes Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 17
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 60 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70%
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Washington Laws & Rules (RCW & WAC) (17)
  • PSI© WA Codes Official Content Outline

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