New Hampshire master electrician exam: frequently asked questions

Yes. New Hampshire electrical licensing examinations administered through Prov are open-book and timed. Candidates should follow the current New Hampshire and Prov exam instructions for the exact references, tabs, notes, calculators, and code edition allowed during testing.

Published New Hampshire master electrician exam preparation information identifies the Master Electrician exam as 125 questions.

Published New Hampshire master electrician exam preparation information identifies the Master Electrician exam as a 5-hour examination.

The New Hampshire Master Electrician exam is scored against a 70% cut score. Candidates who achieve 70% or higher receive a passing grade.

New Hampshire electrician exams are scored against a 70% cut score. Candidates who score 70% or higher receive a passing grade.

New Hampshire electrician licensing examinations are administered through Prov for the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and the New Hampshire Electricians’ Board.

New Hampshire requires master electrician candidates to pass the journeyman examination and obtain 2,000 hours of field experience as a journeyman performing electrical installations before taking the master examination.

Yes. New Hampshire electrical licensing is administered statewide through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and the Electricians’ Board.

Prov, Inc. administers the New Hampshire electrician licensing examination program for approved candidates.

Yes. New Hampshire law requires state licensing for individuals who are electricians, who are engaged in electrical work, or who represent themselves as being engaged in electrical work.

Yes. New Hampshire electrical licensing is handled at the state level through the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and the Electricians’ Board.

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.

References include the National Electrical Code, American Electrician’s Handbook, Ugly’s Electrical References, New Hampshire laws and rules, and New Hampshire amendment materials listed for the examination.

The current New Hampshire candidate bulletin lists the Master Electrician exam references using the 2020 NEC and related New Hampshire amendments. This product is based on the 2026 NEC for updated code-cycle study and reference-navigation practice.

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.

Calculation practice is important because master electrician exams can include load calculations, conductor sizing, service and feeder work, box fill, raceway fill, motor calculations, transformer calculations, electrical theory, and other math-based topics. A dedicated calculations study guide helps candidates practice these skills 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.

The listed subject areas include General Electrical Knowledge, Equipment for General Use, Motors and Generators, Control Devices, Special Conditions, Special Equipment, Special Occupancies, Services and Service Equipment, Branch Circuits and Conductors, Feeders, Wiring Methods and Materials, and Administrative content.