West Virginia Class B Electrical Inspector License

The Class B Electrical Inspector License allows you to do the following:

  • Electrical inspections on all structures, including one- and two-family dwellings

How to Get the Class B Electrical Inspector License in West Virginia?

  1. Meet the requirements and provide the following:
  2. Fill out the application form and return it, along with the fee and other documents (if required), to:
    1207 Quarrier St., Second Floor,
    Charleston, WV 25301
  3. Acquire the license after approval of the West Virginia Fire Commission Office of the State Fire Marshal
    • Get in touch with the Office by phone at - (304) 558-2191 or via email to the Deputy at - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details

West Virginia Class B Electrical Inspector License Exam Prep Course

West Virginia Class B Electrical Inspector License Exams

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

Residential Electrical Inspector Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
  • Testing Company: ICC©
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 45 Questions (75%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • General Requirements (6)
      • Project Administration (1)
      • Public Information and Legal (1)
      • Electrical Theory (1)
      • Clearances and Guarding (1)
      • Connections and Splices (1)
      • Conductors (1)
    • Services (10)
      • Service Size and Rating (5)
      • Service Grounding and Bonding (5)
    • Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements (17)
      • Feeders (3)
      • Branch Circuit and Feeder Calculations (4)
      • Branch Circuit Ratings and Overcurrent Protection (4)
      • Required Branch Circuits (3)
      • Panelboards (3)
    • Wiring Methods and Power and Lighting Distribution (13)
      • Installation Methods (2)
      • Branch Circuits Required Outlets (2)
      • Branch Circuits - GFCI (2)
      • Boxes and Enclosures (2)
      • Equipment Grounding (2)
      • Flexible Cords (2)
      • Class 2 Circuits (1)
    • Devices, Lighting Fixtures, and Appliances (11)
      • Switches and Receptacles (4)
      • Light Fixtures (2)
      • Appliances (3)
      • Heating and Cooling Equipment (2)
    • Swimming Pools and Similar Installations (3)
      • Swimming Pool Wiring (3)
  • ICC© Residential Electrical Inspector Official Content Outline

Commercial Electrical Inspector Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
  • Testing Company: ICC©
  • Number of Questions: 80
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 210 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 60 Questions (75%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • General Requirements (8)
      • Plan Reading (2)
      • Code Terminology and Communication (2)
      • Conductors (4)
    • Services (13)
      • Service Size, Rating, and Installations (6)
      • Service and Feeder Grounding and Bonding (7)
    • Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements (15)
      • Branch Circuit and Feeder Installation (4)
      • Branch Circuit and Feeder Calculations (3)
      • Branch Circuit Ratings and Overcurrent Protection (4)
      • Equipment Grounding and Bonding (4)
    • Wiring Methods and Distribution Systems (15)
      • Branch Circuit Required Outlets (2)
      • Boxes, Enclosures, and Conduit Bodies (4)
      • Panelboards and Swtichboards (5)
      • Raceways, Cable, and Bus Ducts (2)
      • Flexible Cords and Fixture Wires (2)
    • General Use Equipment (9)
      • General Use Equipment (2)
      • General Use Equipment and Other Appliances (2)
      • Motors and Controllers (2)
      • Transformers, Generators, and Miscellaneous Equipment (2)
    • Special Occupancies (7)
      • Hazardous Locations (2)
      • Health Care Facilities (2)
      • Miscellaneous Other Special Occupancies (1)
      • Commercial Garages, Gas Stations, and Bulk Stations (2)
    • Special Equipment (5)
      • Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations (3)
      • Miscellaneous Special Equipment (2)
    • Special Systems (6)
      • Emergency Systems (2)
      • Signaling Systems (1)
      • Fire Alarm Systems (2)
      • Communication Systems (1)
  • ICC© Commercial Electrical Inspector Official Content Outline

West Virginia Class B Electrical Inspector Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Class B Electrical Inspector exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • WEST VIRGINIA CLASS B ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $182.08
  • WEST VIRGINIA CLASS B ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $192.08

West Virginia Residential Electrical Inspector Exam Books

Books Allowed in Testing

West Virginia Commercial Electrical Inspector Exam Books

Books Allowed in Testing

For the West Virginia Class B Electrical Inspector License, they are required to take two trade exams. The Residential Electrical Inspector Exam and the Commercial Electrical Inspector Exam. Above is the list of books for each exam.