Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor License

The Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Electrical connection of:
    • Circuits
    • Feeders
    • Controls
    • Low voltage
    • Related telecommunications
    • Services to supply:
      • Domestic water systems and public water systems include but are not limited to:
        • Pumps
        • Pressurization
        • Filtration
        • Treatment
        • Other equipment and controls
        • Irrigation water pumps
        • Circular irrigation system's pumps
        • Pump houses
  • Work on domestic and public water irrigation systems, not including wastewater

How to Get the Pump and Irrigation (EL03) 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):
    • Pump and Irrigation (EL03):
      • 4,000 hours of work experience related to the selected specialty as an electrical trainee
      • 48 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 to PSI© and schedule the examination once the application is reviewed by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. For further information on the test, refer to PSI©'s Electrical Certification Candidate Information Bulletin

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor License Exams

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

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 34
  • 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 (3)
    • NEC 230 - Services (2)
    • NEC 240 - Overcurrent Protection (3)
    • 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 490 - Equipment > 600 volts (1)
    • NEC 500-516 - Hazardous Locations (1)
    • NEC 600-695 - Special Equipment (1)
    • NEC 705-780 - Special Conditions (2)
    • General Trade Knowledge & Theory (4)
  • PSI© Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Official Content Outline

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) 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

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Pump and Irrigation (EL03) 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 PUMP AND IRRIGATION (EL03) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $349.45
  • WASHINGTON PUMP AND IRRIGATION (EL03) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $399.45

Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) Contractor Exam Books

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Washington Pump and Irrigation (EL03) WA Codes Exam Books

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