{"product_id":"nascla-electrical-contractor-exam-prep-self-study-2020-nec","title":"NASCLA Electrical Contractor Exam Prep – Self-Study (2020 NEC)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.jcr-exp-product{color:#172640}\n.jcr-exp-product p,.jcr-exp-product li{line-height:1.58}\n.jcr-exp-product strong{font-weight:800!important;text-decoration:none!important}\n.jcr-exp-product h2{color:#0c1f3f;font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;margin:30px 0 14px}\n.jcr-exp-product h3{color:#fff!important;font-size:21px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px}\n.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__card h3{color:#fff!important}\n.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__fact,.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__card,.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails{background:#123d6f!important;color:#fff!important}\n.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__fact strong,.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__fact span,.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__card li,.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails summary,.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails\u003ediv,.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails p,.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails li{color:#fff!important}\n.jcr-exp-product .jcr-state-product__callout{background:#eaf2fb!important;color:#10234a!important;border-left:5px solid #d7832b}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails{border:1px solid #2d5c91;border-radius:10px;margin:14px 0;overflow:hidden}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails summary{cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;list-style:none;padding:18px 20px;font-size:18px;font-weight:800}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails summary:after{content:\"+\";color:#ffd08a;font-size:25px;margin-left:16px}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails[open] summary:after{content:\"−\"}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails\u003ediv{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:18px 20px 20px}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails a{color:#ffd08a!important}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails.jcr-exp-materials{background:#fff!important;border:1px solid #dfe6f2}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails.jcr-exp-materials summary{color:#0c1f3f!important}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails.jcr-exp-materials summary:after{color:#d7832b}\n.jcr-exp-product\u003edetails.jcr-exp-materials\u003ediv{color:#172640!important;border-top:1px solid #dfe6f2}\n.jcr-exp-materials__overview{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:9px}\n.jcr-exp-tabs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);gap:20px;align-items:center;background:#f4f7fb;border:1px solid #dfe6f2;border-radius:9px;margin-top:20px;padding:16px}\n.jcr-exp-tabs img{display:block;width:100%;height:260px;object-fit:contain;background:#151515;border-radius:7px}\n.jcr-exp-tabs h3{color:#0c1f3f!important;margin:0 0 8px}\n.jcr-exp-tabs p{color:#172640!important;margin:0}\n.jcr-exp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:4px 0 14px;font-size:16px}\n.jcr-exp-table th,.jcr-exp-table td{padding:9px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);text-align:left;vertical-align:top;color:#fff!important}\n.jcr-exp-table th{width:34%;font-weight:800}\n.jcr-exp-quote{background:#f4f7fb;border-left:5px solid #d7832b;border-radius:9px;padding:16px 20px;margin:26px 0;color:#172640}\n.jcr-exp-quote p{margin:0 0 8px;font-style:italic}\n.jcr-exp-quote cite{font-style:normal;font-weight:800}\n.jcr-exp-links{font-size:16px;margin:22px 0}\n.jcr-exp-comparison{max-width:820px;width:82%;margin:34px auto}\n.jcr-exp-comparison h2{margin-top:0}\n.jcr-exp-comparison img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px}\n.jcr-exp-video{border-top:1px solid #dfe6f2;margin:34px auto 0;padding-top:28px;max-width:640px}\n.jcr-exp-video__frame{position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px}\n.jcr-exp-video__frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}\n.jcr-exp-video p{text-align:center;margin:12px 0 0}\n.full_pro_info{flex-wrap:wrap!important}.full_pro_info\u003e.product-general-info-block{flex:1 1 100%!important;width:100%!important}.full_pro_info\u003e.block-price{margin-left:0!important}\n@media(max-width:749px){\n .jcr-exp-product h2{font-size:23px}\n .jcr-exp-product\u003edetails summary{font-size:17px;padding:17px 16px}\n .jcr-exp-product\u003edetails\u003ediv{padding:16px}\n .jcr-exp-tabs{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:13px}\n .jcr-exp-tabs img{height:280px}\n .jcr-exp-comparison{width:100%;margin:28px auto}\n .jcr-exp-table th{width:42%}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product jcr-exp-product\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jcr-state-product__hero\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"jcr-state-product__kicker\"\u003eNASCLA electrical contractor exam prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jcr-state-product__headline\"\u003eFor the NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam: 100 scored questions, 270 minutes, open book, 75 correct to pass. PSI gives it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jcr-state-product__subhead\"\u003eThe exam allows the 2020 or 2023 NEC. This course follows the 2020 NEC, so that is the book to bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e83 of 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equestions are Code and theory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof video, 100 lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emock exam questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e152 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJCR workbook + tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$495 full exam prep self-study package\u003c\/strong\u003e includes 20+ hours of video lessons (100 lessons, 21 hours), a 500+ question realistic mock exam (with digital access), the proprietary JCR workbook (152 pages) and permanent Code tabs. Buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2020-nfpa-70-national-electrical-code-nec-softbound\"\u003e2020 NEC Code book\u003c\/a\u003e on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the videos and digital practice exams as soon as you pay. Your printed workbook goes out the same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJCR has trained 20,000+ electricians since 1985, led by instructor Victor Ring (50+ years in the trade). 93% pass rate for JCR classroom students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"jcr-exp-materials\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eInside the self-study package\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"jcr-exp-materials__overview\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/4089\/7049\/files\/jcr_self_study_materials_preview_v3.jpg?v=1783525676\" alt=\"JCR printed exam-prep workbook, study roadmap, calculation worksheets, videos, and digital mock exam\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-exp-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/4089\/7049\/files\/1000008851.jpg?v=1775135794\" alt=\"JCR permanent NEC Code-book tabs included with the self-study package\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePermanent tabs only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NASCLA bulletin allows permanent tabs, highlighting and underlining. Post-its and other temporary tabs must be removed before the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNASCLA Electrical Contractor exam facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"jcr-state-product__card\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 scored questions plus 10 unscored tryout questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e270 minutes · 75 correct to pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 or 2023 NEC, or the NEC Handbook for either year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueprint packet handed out at the test center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"jcr-state-product__card\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eQuestion mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Code 17 · Wiring and Protection 17 · Wiring Methods 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment 13 · Theory 11 · Special Occupancies 8 · Communications 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety 9 · Project Design and Management 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-product__callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat JCR covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 83 Code and theory questions, with 2020 NEC lookups and calculations practiced on a timer. \u003cstrong\u003eStudy separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 9 safety questions (OSHA, NFPA 70E), the 8 project design and management questions (NASCLA business guide, PMBOK), the ASHRAE 90.1 energy standard, and any state business and law exam.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere the NASCLA exam is accepted\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNASCLA lists 19 participating agencies. These accept the Electrical Contractor exam in place of their own trade exam: Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina (Contractors’ Licensing Board), Tennessee, Vanderburgh County (Indiana), Virginia and West Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorida and the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission use the Residential exam only. Utah accepts it only through endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NASCLA exam replaces the trade exam only. You still apply to each state, and many states also require their own business and law exam. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nascla-electrical-contractor-exam-prep\"\u003estate-by-state list\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is in the $495 package\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 video lessons, 21 hours total:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEC navigation, theory and calculations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500+ question realistic mock exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e printed and digital, with answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary JCR workbook, 152 pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e step-by-step study plan and worked problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Code tabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the only kind NASCLA allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the NEC and the OSHA, NFPA 70E, PMBOK, ASHRAE and NASCLA business references. Get the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2020-nfpa-70-national-electrical-code-nec-softbound\"\u003e2020 NEC here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eExam rules and official sources\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"jcr-exp-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho runs it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNASCLA approves your application. PSI gives the exam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$65 on NASCLA’s National Examination Database (NED). Processed within 7 business days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttempts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 within 1 year of approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen book, computer-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBooks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEC, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 (2024), NFPA 70E (2024), PMBOK Guide (7th ed.), ASHRAE 90.1-2022, NASCLA Contractors Guide (Basic 14th ed.), Ugly’s (2023), Mike Holt’s Understanding Electrical Theory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBook prep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighlight, underline, permanent tabs. No writing, no loose or attached papers, no temporary tabs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilent, nonprinting, nonprogrammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTranscripts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$45 per state agency, valid 2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/test-takers.psiexams.com\/api\/content\/bulletin\/6677\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNASCLA candidate bulletin (PSI, July 2026)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nascla.org\/nascla-electrical-exams-participating-state-agencies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNASCLA participating agencies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nascla.org\/apply-nascla-exams\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApply for NASCLA exams\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ned.nascla.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNASCLA NED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSteps from exam to license\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your state.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure your licensing agency accepts the NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply on NED.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pay NASCLA’s $65 fee. No experience is needed to take the exam, and you do not have to live in the state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule with PSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e After approval, PSI emails your registration details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass, then send transcripts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy a $45 transcript on NED for each agency and apply to that state for the license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull details: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/nascla-electrical-contractor-exam\"\u003eJCR’s NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShipping and access\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo and digital practice exam access starts at checkout. We mail the printed workbook, mock exam and tabs the same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+17046968555\"\u003e(704) 696-8555\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@jcrproductions.com\"\u003eemail JCR\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eNASCLA exam questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich NEC edition is the NASCLA electrical exam based on?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2020 or 2023 NEC. Either edition is allowed in the exam room. This course follows the 2020 NEC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam open book?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Bring your own references. PSI does not supply books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many questions are on the NASCLA exam?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 scored questions, plus 10 unscored ones, in 270 minutes. You need 75 correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use tabs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanent tabs, highlighting and underlining are allowed. Temporary tabs are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NASCLA replace my state’s business and law exam?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It stands in for the trade exam only. State business and law exams are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I study?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks, about an hour a night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-exp-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Hi Victor, I wanted to let you know that I passed my exam on the first try. Made an 87%. Thanks for all your help, and pass along my thanks to your team.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite\u003e— Rick A.\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting a Missouri statewide electrical contractor license? Missouri uses this exam. See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/missouri-electrical-contractor-exam-prep-nascla-2020-nec\"\u003eMissouri electrical contractor exam prep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jcr-exp-comparison\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEverything for $495\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine up the JCR package against other exam prep programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/4089\/7049\/files\/jcr_self_study_package_comparison.png?v=1782925075\" alt=\"JCR self-study exam-prep package price and feature comparison\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jcr-exp-video\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSample a JCR lesson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-exp-video__frame\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/PxqTOJIE8qY\" title=\"JCR lesson: Neutral vs Grounded Conductor - What It Actually Does (NEC)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL-LlxeRxXD1GvuJzrhyaWqfB5wLLAdLBI\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrowse free NEC lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jcr-exp-links\"\u003eRead next: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/nascla-electrical-contractor-exam\"\u003eNASCLA Electrical Contractor exam guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/state-requirements-electricians\"\u003eElectrician exam requirements by state\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"jcr-state-quiz-cta\" style=\"text-align:center;margin:40px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCheck your level first. 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