NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM 2026/2027
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NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Ace your preparation for the NYC Master Electrician Exam by
mastering key topics such as electrical theory, NEC code
compliance, wiring methods, load calculations, and New York
City electrical regulations. This exam evaluates both technical
expertise and legal knowledge required to perform electrical
work independently. It is designed for electricians seeking
Master Electrician licensure in New York City.
How many receptacle outlets are permitted on a 20amp,
120volt circuit in a commercial building? ...... ANSWER
....... 13✓✓
For show window lighting, a load of not less than 660VA
linear meter or ————- VA linear foot shall be included for
show window measured horizontally along its base. ......
ANSWER ....... 200✓✓
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Open conductors belonging to separate circuits must be
separated by? ...... ANSWER ....... Per NEC 225.14,
separated by 4in. ✓✓
What is the feeder or service calculated load for a , waste
disposal (940VA) dishwasher (1250VA) trash compactor
(1100VA) and a water heater (4500VA)? ...... ANSWER .......
940+ 1250+ 1100+ 4500= 7790/.75= 5843VA✓✓
A load demand factor of 75% is permitted for ________ or
more appliances fasten in place such as waste disposal,
dishwasher, thrash compactor, water heater, ETC ......
ANSWER ....... Four 220. 53✓✓
What is the feeder or service calculated or service
calculated load for a waste disposal (940VA) Dishwasher
(1250VA) and a Warner heater (4500 VA) ...... ANSWER
....... 940+ 1250 + 4500= 6690VA✓✓
Open conductors shall be _________ on glass or porcelain
knobs, racks, brackets, or stain insulators ...... ANSWER
....... Supported✓✓
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Open conductors installed outside shall be separated from
open conductors of other circuits or systems by not less
than ______ ...... ANSWER ....... 4 inches✓✓
Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum ____feet
vertical clearance over residential property and driveways,
as well as those commercial areas not subject to truck
traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300V to-ground. ......
ANSWER ....... 12feet✓✓
The minimum clearance for overhead feeder conductors not
exceeding 600V that pass over commercial areas subject to
truck traffic is: ...... ANSWER ....... 18 feet✓✓
Conductors are considered outside a building when they are
buried under not less than _________ ...... ANSWER ....... 2
inches of concrete✓✓
Service conductors installed as unjacketed multi-conductor
cables shall have a minimum clearance of_________ from
windows that are designated to be opened , doors , porches
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, stairs , fire escapes or similar locations. ...... ANSWER
....... 3 feet✓✓
Service drop installed over roofs shall have a vertical
clearance of __________ above the roof surface, unless a
lesser distance is permitted by an exception ...... ANSWER
....... 8 feet✓✓
When the service disconnecting means is a power operated
switch or circuit breaker , it shall be able to be opened by
hand in the event of a __________ ...... ANSWER .......
Power supply failure✓✓
The vertical clearance from ground level over residential
driveways for overhead service conductors not subject to
truck traffic and less than 300 volts to ground shall be
___________ ...... ANSWER ....... 12 feet✓✓
Where it is impracticable to located the service head above
the point of attachment , the service head location shall be
permitted not farther than _______ from the point of
attachment ...... ANSWER ....... 24 inches✓✓