ARSD 20:44:16:03. Examination for wiring license

The examination for a wiring license shall consist of written questions, composed and approved by the commission. The questions or problems, or both, shall be derived from the National Electrical Code and from state statutes and rules. The commission shall issue licenses to applicants who pass the examination for a license. The license issuance process must be completed by the applicant within 90 days after notification of passing the examination or the examination is forfeited. The passing score for an electrical contractor, Class B electrician, journeyman, or 501(d) electrician is 70 percent and the passing score for an electrical inspector is 80 percent. The commission shall notify applicants who receive failing grades that they are eligible to be reexamined in 30 days. An applicant who fails a reexamination must wait 90 days before being examined again.