2023 Application for West Virginia State Electrical Examination
Application for West Virginia Electrical Examination
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Applications will not be processed unless they are completely filled out, signed, include any additional required documentation, and are accompanied by the exam fee.
• Exam fee with paper application is payable via check or money order only. Please make payable to: WVSFMO.
• We DO NOT accept cash, debit, or credit cards with paper applications. Any checks that are returned as “insufficient funds” are subject to penalty as allowed by WV State Code.
• Exam fees are non-refundable; however, we do allow you to reschedule your exam if we are notified no later than the day of the exam. You may reschedule up to three times within 12 months of the original exam date at no additional cost.
• Work experience must be completed by listing the minimum amount of work experience required for the requested testing level. Please carefully read the requirements necessary for each exam level. Give a short-detailed description of your hands-on job duties such as installed breakers, lighting, ran conduit, pulled wire, etc. Please do not attach a resume. If necessary, make an additional copy of the work experience page.
• Each application MUST include a SIGNED SIGNATURE page.
• Please do not submit original documents of any sort as we are unable to return them to you.
• Once your application is reviewed you will receive written notification of acceptance or denial of your application within 15 business days.
• All exams are open book exams solely based on the 2020 National Electric Code Book, which are NOT provided by the Fire Marshal’s Office; they may be purchased at any electrical supply store. Calculators, book tabs, keyword indexes, and Ugly’s reference books are allowed. Study guides, test prep courses, or practice exams are not available.
• Any code or reference materials found with written questions and answers will be confiscated and viewed as an attempt to cheat on the test.
• Any attempt at cheating will disqualify the applicant from testing.
• Check-in for exam begins 30 minutes prior to the exam start time.
• We allow no more than 4 hours for the completion of the examination. You may only take ONE level of exam on each date.
• If you need special consideration due to a disability, please submit a written request along with a Physician’s Statement with your initial application so that we can try to accommodate your needs.
• Your examination results will be mailed to you within 15 business days of the exam date. Passing exam score has to be 80% or higher. DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE FOR EXAM RESULTS
• There is no set amount of time you must wait in between exams before being able to retest. If you choose to do so, you can retest the very next available exam date.
• Seating is limited for each exam date and location. Applications must be received in our office at least 7 business days prior to the test date to be considered to sit for an exam. If you need further information, please call (304) 558-2191 and ask to speak with licensing.
Please submit your completed application, all required documentation, and the exam fee via Check or Money Order (made out to WVSFMO) to the below address:
OFFICE OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE FIRE MARSHAL
1207 Quarrier St
2nd Floor Licensing
Charleston, WV 25301
Test Locations:
Beckley: Academy of Careers and Technology 390 Stanaford Rd Beckley, WV
Charleston: Beni Kedem 100 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV
Clarksburg: United Technical Center 251 Marietta Street Clarksburg, WV
Martinsburg: James Rumsey Technical Institute 3274 Hedgesville Rd Martinsburg, WV
Wheeling: Wesbanco Arena – West Meeting Room 2 14th Street Wheeling, WV
Exams begin at 9:00am for Beckley, Charleston, Clarksburg, and Martinsburg.
Wheeling exams begin at 10:00am.
Qualification Requirements:
Journeyman Electrician
To qualify to take the Journeyman exam, you must meet at least ONE of the THREE requirements below:
You must show at least 1 year (12 months) or 2,000 hours of actual, hands-on electrical work experience. All
work experience shall consist of above ground structural wiring in accordance with the National Electric
Code.
OR
COMPLETED an apprenticeship program approved by the US Dept of Labor. YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM YOUR APPRENTICESHIP OR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM.
OR
COMPLETED a West Virginia vocational course of not less than 1080 hours which has been approved by the
West Virginia Dept of Education.
Contact me if you need a copy of your job history or proof of completion from the Apprenticeship.
Also, 2020 National Electric Code Books will be available to borrow with a deposit.
