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Explore Custom Training TodayA Master Sign Electrician is one who, on behalf of an electrical sign contractor, installs, maintains, extends, connects or reconnects an electrical wiring system and its appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection with signs, outline lighting, awnings, signals, light emitting diodes, and the repair of existing outdoor electrical discharge lighting, including parking lot pole lighting. Also includes the installation of an electrical service integral to an isolated sign and/or outline lighting installation.
Effective October 1, 2023 the exams will be based on the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code.
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A Master Sign Electrician is one who, on behalf of an electrical sign contractor, installs, maintains, extends, connects or reconnects an electrical wiring system and its appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection with signs, outline lighting, awnings, signals, light emitting diodes, and the repair of existing outdoor electrical discharge lighting, including parking lot pole lighting. Also includes the installation of an electrical service integral to an isolated sign and/or outline lighting installation.
To apply, contact the Texas Department of Licensing at 512-463-6599.
The license application and renewal fee is $50.
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. The wait time is typically no more than 2-3 weeks.
The term of the license is one year.
Texas does not have a reciprocal agreement for this license.
The Texas Department of Licensing requires completion of 4 hours of approved continuing education during the term of the current license. The required hours must cover the National Electrical Code and Texas state electrician laws and rules. For late renewal, the continuing education courses must have been completed within the 1 year period immediately prior to the date of renewal.
The exam is administered by PSI. It is an open-book timed test with 100 questions and a 5-hour time limit.A score of at least 75% is required to pass the exam.
The exam fee is $63.
Topics covered on the exam are Electrical Services, Service Equipment, Separately Derived Systems, Definitions, Calculations, Theory and Plans, Electrical Feeders, Branch Circuits, Calculations and Conductors, Electrical Wiring Methods, and Electrical Materials, Electrical Equipment and Devices, Motors and Generators, Electrical Control Devices, Disconnecting Means, and Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
Effective October 1, 2023 the exams will be based on the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code.
