Michigan master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Michigan Master Electrician preparation should include open-book code navigation and reference-use practice. Candidates should follow the current Michigan and testing-provider instructions for the exact references, tabs, notes, calculators, and code edition allowed during testing.

The published Michigan PSI bulletin lists the Master Electrician exam with 76 questions.

The published Michigan PSI bulletin lists 180 minutes of testing time for the Master Electrician exam.

The minimum passing score for the Michigan Master Electrician exam is 75%.

The published Michigan PSI bulletin lists a 75 percent minimum passing score for the Master Electrician exam.

PSI administers the Bureau of Construction Codes examination program for approved Michigan electrical candidates.

Michigan master electrician applicants must meet the state’s age, experience, and journeyperson licensure requirements. The state requires at least 12,000 hours of qualifying supervised electrical experience over 6 years or more and at least 2 years holding a journeyperson electrician license.

Yes. Michigan electrical licensing is administered statewide through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.

Yes. Michigan electrical licensing is handled at the state level through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.

No. Michigan regulates electrical contractor licensing separately. An electrical contractor license requires an associated master electrician, and a master electrician may only be associated with one electrical contractor at a time.

Yes. Candidates should confirm the required license classification, eligibility requirements, application process, code edition, reference rules, and post-exam licensing steps before scheduling or taking an exam.

The published Michigan PSI bulletin lists the National Electrical Code, 2016 PA 407, 1972 PA 230, and Michigan Electrical Code Rules Part 8 as allowed reference materials for the Master Electrician exam. The NEC Handbook is not allowed in the examination room.

The Michigan PSI bulletin states that the NEC code book may have factory markings or highlights with factory tabs only. Printed documents from the Bureau of Construction Codes website may not have highlighting, marking, or tabs.

Calculation practice is important because the Michigan Master Electrician exam includes load calculations, electrical theory, services, feeders, box and raceway fill, and other areas that require accurate problem-solving. A dedicated calculations study guide helps candidates practice those skills more consistently.

Exam-room reference rules are controlled by the current candidate bulletin and testing instructions. Candidates should review the official rules before test day to confirm which books and materials are permitted.

NEC tabs help candidates locate major articles, chapters, tables, and subject areas faster during study. This supports stronger code-navigation practice and helps candidates become more comfortable using the NEC as a reference.

The exam includes state-related rules and code knowledge, electrical theory, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods and installations, boxes and cabinets, services, feeders, motors and motor controls, special occupancies, load calculations, lighting, appliances, box and raceway fill, power-limited circuits, and general electrical trade knowledge.