• You are required to take and pass the written exam (minimum passing score is 72).
• This is a written 25 question test with a two hour time limit.
• There is no fee for this test.
• You must make an appointment to take the exam.
• Please call 704-336-3521 or 704-432-1775 to schedule your test.

• YOU ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS TEST ONLY ONCE.
• If you pass, you will be qualified to do the same type of electrical work on the home you occupy now until the next code change. (A separate permit is required for each project you do.)
• The homeowner test is based on the current edition of the NEC.
• This is an open book test. (The NEC Code Book will be furnished to you for the exam).

YOU ARE ALLOWED ONLY TO USE THE MATERIAL FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE EXAM. ANY OTHER TYPE OF REFERENCE MATERIALS, BOOKS, PAPERS, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER TYPES OF DEVICES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED DURING THE EXAM. DO NOT BRING ANY NOTES OR ANY OTHER REFERENCE BOOKS WITH YOU. ALL TYPES OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED DURING THE EXAM (CELL PHONES, TEXT MESSAGING & ETC.).

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