Washington Master Residential (EL02) License
The Master Residential (EL02) License allows you to do the following work:
- Supervise electrical work and electricians on the following:
- Telecommunications, low voltage, and line voltage wiring of:
- One-and two-family dwellings
- Construction of:
- Multifamily dwellings of types III, IV or V when there are not more than six stories of multifamily dwellings of types III, IV or V
- Above grade or above types I or II
- Wiring of:
- Nonmetallic sheathed cable except for:
- Services and/or feeders
- Exposed installations where physical protection is required
- Wiring buried below grade
Ancillary structures located on the same property and under the same ownership as the dwelling structure(s) such as, but not limited to:
- Appliances
- Equipment
- Swimming pools
- Septic pumping systems
- Domestic water systems
- Limited energy systems (e.g., doorbells, intercoms, fire alarm, burglar alarm, energy control, HVAC/refrigeration, etc.)
- Multifamily complex offices/garages
- Site lighting when supplied from the residence or ancillary structure
- Other structures directly associated with the functionality of the residential units
- Nonmetallic sheathed cable except for:
Excluded from wiring of:
- Any portion of any occupancy of types I or II construction
- Commercial occupancies such as: Motels, hotels, offices, assisted living facilities, or stores
- Services, generators, HVAC/refrigeration equipment, fire pumps or other equipment that serve other than one- and two-family dwellings, or multifamily dwellings of types III, IV, or V construction or ancillary structures
- Interconnected electric power production sources not connected to:
- Equipment that supplies one- and two-family dwellings
- Multifamily dwellings of types III, IV or V construction
- Ancillary structures
- Any portion of wiring for conveyances serving more than one residential dwelling unit
- Telecommunications, low voltage, and line voltage wiring of:
Classification of types of construction are as determined by the local building official.
How to Get the Master Residential (EL02) License in Washington?
- Meet the requirements necessary for the certification level:
- Have an electrician certificate issued by the department for at least two years
- Obtain the following information before doing the application process with PSI©:
- Social Security Number
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Corresponding fees
- Fill out and submit the Application for the Master Residential (EL02) Examination along with all the previous documents, to:
Electrical Program
PO Box 44460
Olympia, WA 98504-4460
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries allows candidates to apply in person. Please refer to the list of local offices before visiting - Expect a notice by mail from the Labor & Industries department and instructions on exam scheduling once the application is reviewed
- Take and pass the examination. For more information on the subjects and study material needed to prepare for the exam, refer to the Candidate Information Bulletin
- Complete a Change Assignment of Master Certificate form to be assigned to an electrical contractor and submit it with the corresponding fee
Washington Master Residential (EL02) License Exam Prep Courses
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Login credentials emailed upon enrollment
Unlimited access (no time limits)
Lecture videos
Practice questions
Key concepts
Step-by-step solutions to math problems
Live review
classes$340.00$340.00
Washington Master Residential (EL02) License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and WA Codes exams, including the official reference lists.
Washington Master Residential (EL02) Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 70
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- NEC 90 - Introduction (1)
- NEC 100-110 - General Requirements (3)
- NEC 200-225, 280-285 - Wiring & Protection (3)
- NEC 230 - Services (4)
- NEC 240 - Overcurrent Protection (6)
- NEC 250 - Grounding & Bonding (6)
- NEC 300-398 - Wiring Methods (9)
- NEC 400-427, 455-480 - Electrical Equipment (3)
- NEC 430-450 - Motors, HVAC, Generators & Transformers (3)
- NEC 500-516 - Hazardous Locations (1)
- NEC 517-590 - Special Occupancies (2)
- NEC 600-695 - Special Equipment (4)
- NEC 700-702 - Emergency & Standby Systems (2)
- NEC 705-780 - Special Conditions (2)
- NEC 800-830 - Communication Systems (1)
- Major Load Calculations (10)
- General Trade Knowledge & Theory (10)
- PSI© Master Residential (EL02) Official Content Outline
Washington Master Residential (EL02) WA Codes Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 20
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 60 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Washington Laws & Rules (RCW & WAC) (20)
- PSI© WA Codes Official Content Outline
Washington Master Residential (EL02) Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Master Residential (EL02) and WA Codes exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
WASHINGTON MASTER RESIDENTIAL (EL02) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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WASHINGTON MASTER RESIDENTIAL (EL02) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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Washington Master Residential (EL02) Exam Books
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Ugly's Electrical References, 2020 Edition is...Uglys Electrical References
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Ferm's Fast Finder index uses the electrical ...Ferm’s Fast Finder Index
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Washington Master Residential (EL02) WA Codes Exam Books
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The NFPA 70 2023 Edition is the authoritative...NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
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Learn about the regulations, standards, rules...Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28
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The Washington Administrative Code is a valua...Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296.46B
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