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Important Updates: New Electrical Exam & Rule FAQs Now Available

Stay informed! We've compiled a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions about the recent changes to the Electricians Licensing Act Rule (R156-55b), which went into effect on August 1, 2025.

Find answers to your questions about combined exams, the transition period, exam retake limits, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are five electrician license classifications in Utah: Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, Residential Journeyman and Residential Master. The examinations required for each are listed below. Preapproval for testing is NOT required.

Apprentice Electrician

There are no exam requirements for this classification

Residential Journeyman Electrician

Testing Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of a 2 year (min. 288 classroom hours) electrical education program or the competency exam equivalence; and 3,000 hours of residential electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.
- OR
8,000 hours of residential electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.

Examination Requirements:

Utah Residential Journeyman Written Examination
Utah Residential Electrician Practical Exam (4 modules)

Journeyman Electrician

Testing Eligibility Requirements:

Completion of a 4 year (min. 576 classroom hours) electrical apprenticeship education program or the competency exam equivalence; and 6.000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.
- OR
16,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician

Examination Requirements:

Utah Journeyman Electrician Written Exam
Utah Electrician Practical Exam (6 modules)

Residential Master Electrician

Testing Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelors or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with EAC/ABET accreditation; and 2,000 hours of residential electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.
- OR
4,000 hours of residential electrical experience as a licensed residential journeyman electrician.

Examination Requirements:

Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule Exam
Utah Residential Electrician Practical Exam (4 modules)*

^{*NOTE: Applicants for the ME license are not required to take the Practical exam if it was previously passed to receive a JE license.}

Master Electrician

Testing Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelors or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with EAC/ABET accreditation; and 2,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.
- OR
Associate Degree in Applied Science; and 4,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.
- OR
8,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician.

Examination Requirements:

Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule Exam
Utah Electrician Practical Exam (6 Modules)*

^{*NOTE: Applicants for the ME license are not required to take the Practical exam if it was previously passed to receive a JE license.}

Scheduling An Exam

For specific information on these exams, please review this Candidate Information Bulletin. For additional tips and tricks on how to succeed in the exam, watch our video Construction Trade Professional Licensing Exam Tips from DOPL. For additional information on Division Licensing Exam Resources and to schedule an exam, select the blue link below. All questions, comments or concerns can be directed to [email protected].