Required Books
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Kentucky Journeyman Electrician(ICC Exam)
Electricians install, repair and maintain power systems for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Training to become a journeyman electrician typically takes about 4 years, and involves an apprenticeship and state licensing. In Kentucky, electricians must pass an exam, provide proof of work experience, and log at least 576 hours of classroom training. Additionally, electricians must understand blueprints and electrical codes.
$795.00
- Required Books
- State Requirements
- Scope of Work
- Applications
- Reciprocity
- Continuing Education
- Exam
- Training
Proof of passing test results
Notarized proof of six years experience--either four years of work experience and completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours of classroom training) or an additional two years of work experience.
Completed application
Application fee (prorated -- contact the office for fee schedule)
Color photo of applicant
Electricians install, repair and maintain power systems for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Training to become a journeyman electrician typically takes about 4 years, and involves an apprenticeship and state licensing. In Kentucky, electricians must pass an exam, provide proof of work experience, and log at least 576 hours of classroom training. Additionally, electricians must understand blueprints and electrical codes.
Applications must be completed and sent to the Board with experience documentation, passing exam scores, a current photo and $100 fee.
Important Contacts
Electrical contractors may obtain certifying exam information from:
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Electrical
101 Sea Hero Rd., Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Electrical
101 Sea Hero Rd., Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
The testing company is ICC but exam registrations are handled by Pearson Vue at 800-275-8301
ICC Contractor Examination Services
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 783-3926
ICC Contractor Examination Services
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 783-3926
Plumbing & HVAC contractors may obtain applications & licensing information from:
Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
Kentucky will consider reciprocity on an individual basis.
Only Master Electricians must complete 6 hours of Continuing Education each year in order to renewal their license.
The Kentucky Standard Journeyman Electrician exam is 80 multiple-coice questions, is open-book and has a 4 hour time limit.
The fee is $100.00
The testing company is ICC and administered through PearsonVue.
American Contractors offers a 1.5 day seminar to prepare individuals for the Kentucky Journeyman Electrician exam proctored by ICC. Please call to register! 800-992-1910
