Maine
Maine Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep: Format, Code Book, and Study Plan
The Maine journeyman electrician exam is 80 multiple-choice questions in three hours on the 2026 NEC, open book, and passes at 70 percent. This guide explains the format, what you may bring, and how to turn the outline into a study plan.
The exam at a glance
| Questions | 80 questions in 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Passing | 70% correct |
| Book policy | Open book: you bring the reference and look things up during the exam. |
| Reference | NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 edition |
| Exam fee | $90. Exam fee paid to Prov at registration. Free reschedule or cancel at least 3 days before; otherwise the fee is forfeited. Board application and license fees are separate. |
| Given by | Prov, Inc. for Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) |
Which edition to study
The official outline names NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 edition. Study from that edition: questions are written against it, and section numbers and values differ between editions.
What you can bring
Bring the 2026 NEC. The American Electrician's Handbook (17th edition), Maine's electrical laws and rules, and Mike Holt's Understanding Electrical Theory for NEC Applications are also allowed. Before the exam you may add permanent tabs and highlight or underline in pen; repositionable tabs, sticky notes, handwritten notes and formulas, added sheets and indexes are not allowed, and you may not mark the books during the exam.
You test at a Prov testing center in Maine or remotely online.
Maine's amendments to the NEC
Maine's Electricians' Examining Board adopts the 2026 NEC in its rule Chapter 120, for installations begun on or after July 1, 2026, with these changes. 110.16: the 2026 arc-flash section is not adopted; Maine uses the 2023 wording, a warning marking, with a dated arc-flash label only on service and feeder equipment of 1000 A or more. 406.9(C)(1): receptacles may not be placed inside, or directly above, a bathtub or shower stall (no 3 ft zone). 334.12(2), on Type NM exposed in suspended ceilings outside dwellings, is not adopted. 334.10(3): the 15-minute thermal barrier for NM applies in buildings with finished interior walls or ceilings. 625.43(D)(1)(2), an item of the EV emergency disconnect rule, is not adopted.
Also changed: 210.8(A)(7) and 210.8(B)(2) take the outlets for the appliances in 210.8(D)(8) through (10) out of the kitchen GFCI item (read literally, 210.8(D), which Maine did not change, still covers them; the course asks no question that turns on this), and Maine's 210.8(B) text prints 50 A for three-phase receptacles; 210.8(F) adds exceptions for water pumps and sewer pumps; 230.4(E) puts the multiple-supply directory at each outside meter as well as each service disconnect; 338.12(B) exempts USE cable dual-rated for interior wiring; 400.12(4) allows one cord connection to a building surface for a take-up device; 702.4(A)(2) applies to other than single-family dwellings; 90.4(D) lets the inspector accept products meeting either of the two previous editions; and Article 100 defines a dormitory for any number of occupants.
The candidate bulletin lists the 2026 NEC and Maine Laws & Rules as open-book references, and Chapter 120 is one of those rules, so the course teaches Maine's amended rules. Lessons name each change. Questions whose answer differs under Chapter 120 are left out or rewritten for Maine. Bring Chapter 120 to the exam with your code book.
Free practice for this exam
- Maine journeyman practice test: 30 questions on the 2026 NEC across every outline area.
- NEC code practice test, 2026 edition: timed lookups.
- 2026 NEC changes that change an exam answer.
- Which NEC edition each state tests.
- Maine electrician license requirements: every license level, hours, fees, renewal and the official lookup.
What the exam covers
The official outline gives the number of questions in each subject area. Spend the most time where the most questions are.
- General Electrical Theory & Principles10 questionsGeneral Electrical Theory & Principles
- Wiring & Protection16 questionsWiring & Protection
- Service Feeders and Branch Circuits5 questionsService Feeders and Branch Circuits
- Wiring Methods & Materials12 questionsWiring Methods & Materials
- Motors & Controls11 questionsMotors & Controls
- Equipment for General Use12 questionsEquipment for General Use
- Special Occupancies5 questionsSpecial Occupancies
- Special Equipment5 questionsSpecial Equipment
- Special Conditions2 questionsSpecial Conditions
- Communication Systems2 questionsCommunication Systems
What changed
- July 1, 2026: Maine adopted the 2026 NEC, with its own amendments, for installations begun on or after this date.
How to prepare
Start by attempting questions across the exam subjects. Separate the problems you can solve independently from those where you need help.
For calculations, work on the setup as well as the arithmetic. Identify the unknown, select the method, use the correct units, and check the result.
For code questions, practice locating and applying the relevant sections with your own book. Keep track of questions that take too long, even when you get them right.
As you improve, mix topics and use fresh timed practice to check whether you can choose the right approach without a lesson guiding you.
If you are retaking the exam
Use your score report to identify subjects that need attention. Then work out whether the difficulty is understanding the topic, setting up the calculation, finding the code section, or finishing in time. Each calls for different practice.
Revisit the underlying skills, then check your progress with questions you have not already memorized.
The course
A starting assessment finds what you already know. Each day you get a short list of work: new skills taught with a lesson and a worked example, practice until they stick, review of earlier skills, and mixed questions. Timed practice exams follow the official outline's weights.
$149 for six months of access.
Pass-or-refund guarantee. If you complete your study plan and do not pass your journeyman electrician exam, we will refund what you paid for the course. You have completed your study plan when, from the day your access starts to your exam date: (1) you finished at least 80 percent of the daily study lists the course assigned you; and (2) in your final 30 days of study you sat at least one full timed practice exam for each part of the exam. To claim, tell us within 30 days after your exam date, from the Guarantee page in your account, and include your score report. The course checks your study record when you claim and shows you the result. A person reviews every refund; we reply by email within five business days. One refund per person per purchase. Seats bought by an organization are covered for each learner on the same terms, with the refund paid to the organization for that learner's seat.
Official sources
- Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Candidate Information Bulletin (ME CIB), Prov, Inc. Dated October 31, 2026.
- 02-318 CMR Chapter 120: Electrical Installation Standards (adopts the 2026 NEC with amendments; repeal and replace), Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation).
This page was checked against these documents on November 11, 2026.