Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Iowa — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.
Class A Journeyman license generally requires completion of a U.S. DOL-registered/approved apprenticeship or post-secondary electrical program (or grandfathered pre-1998 experience with ~16,000 hours). Candidates pass the PSI exam (about 80 questions, 180 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass).
Class A Master license generally requires at least one year of experience acceptable to the Board as a licensed Class A or Class B journeyman (or grandfathered pre-1998 master experience). Candidates pass the PSI master exam (about 100 questions, 240 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass).
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2023 NEC (effective 1/1/2024)
Class A Journeyman: ~80 Q, 180 min, open book, 70% to pass. Class A Master: ~100 Q, 240 min, open book, 70% to pass. Exams delivered by PSI; NEC-based.
~$87 (PSI) · License/app: $75 (Class A Journeyman); $375 (Class A Master)
Class A Journeyman license generally requires completion of a U.S. DOL-registered/approved apprenticeship or post-secondary electrical program (or grandfathered pre-1998 experience with ~16,000 hours). Candidates pass the PSI exam (about 80 questions, 180 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass).
Class A Master license generally requires at least one year of experience acceptable to the Board as a licensed Class A or Class B journeyman (or grandfathered pre-1998 master experience). Candidates pass the PSI master exam (about 100 questions, 240 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass).
Journeyman: Class A Journeyman license generally requires completion of a U.S. DOL-registered/approved apprenticeship or post-secondary electrical program (or grandfathered pre-1998 experience with ~16,000 hours). Candidates pass the PSI exam (about 80 questions, 180 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass). Master: Class A Master license generally requires at least one year of experience acceptable to the Board as a licensed Class A or Class B journeyman (or grandfathered pre-1998 master experience). Candidates pass the PSI master exam (about 100 questions, 240 minutes, open-book, 70% to pass).
Reciprocal agreements with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming (specific license-class mapping varies by state). Reciprocity list: link
Statewide licensing through DIAL's Iowa Electrical Examining Board; exams delivered by PSI Services LLC. Licenses renew every 3 years with 18 CEUs (at least 6 hours on the NEC). Board contact: 515-725-6147, elecinfo@dia.iowa.gov. Applications submitted through the DIAL portal (iowaelectrical.gov).
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