ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician Exam (2014 NEC)

How to Pass the ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Exam

You don't have to guess how to prepare for the ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) exam. This guide lays it out: the key facts from the official bulletin, the topics on the test, the books you need, sample questions with answers, and a study plan you can follow. Pearson VUE gives the exam.

ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Exam Basics

Here's what the official bulletin says about the exam:

On exam day

• The F19 exam's questions are in four-option, multiple-choice format with one answer scored as correct.
• You may bring copyrighted, bound books to the test administration, including those specifically listed as approved references. However, training materials such as presentations, study guides, or practice questions are not permitted. All exam questions are based solely on the approved reference list, and only those references may be used as the basis for appealing exam questions.

References you may bring

• National Electrical Code (2014)

Scheduling, changes and retakes

• Exams are scheduled through PearsonVUE at www.pearsonvue.com/ICC, where candidates can create an account, schedule an exam, locate a test center, purchase vouchers and request accommodations.
• Results for examinations taken electronically are available immediately after the examination is completed.
• You must wait 10 days before retaking a failed exam.
• After passing, contact the jurisdiction in which you wish to be licensed for any other requirements, because ICC is not a licensing agency.

Source: National Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin, PUBLISHED June 30, 2026; ICC Exam Catalog, checked October 23, 2026. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.

What's on the ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Exam

The official content outline splits the exam into 6 topics:

Your ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Study Plan

Your books are your best friend on this exam. It's open book, so the references on the bulletin's list are what you'll use on test day. Get your own copies in the editions the bulletin names.

Get to know them early. Spend time with each book's table of contents and index until you can find any major subject quickly. On an open-book exam, finding answers fast is the skill that counts.

Make the books yours. Highlight the sections you keep coming back to. The exam facts above list the bulletin's rules on tabs and markings, so follow them exactly.

Put your energy where the points are. Wiring Methods, Materials, and Conductors and Utilization Equipment and Devices make up 55% of the exam, so start there.

Practice with the clock running. Our timed practice exams help you build the pace the real exam needs: about 3 minutes per question. Every attempt is another rep.

Keep going until you pass practice exams consistently. One good score is a great start. A few passing scores in a row is how you know you're ready.

Books You'll Need for the ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Exam

The only reference listed for the F19 open-book exam is the 2014 National Electrical Code.

Test Day Tips

Start with a quick pass through the whole exam. Answer every question you're sure about and bookmark the rest. Every exam lets you return to bookmarked questions, so nothing is lost by moving on. One catch: some exams lock the questions you've already seen once you take a break, so clear your bookmarks before any break.

Then come back to your bookmarks and work through them one at a time. Keep an eye on the clock: you have 3 hours for 60 questions, which is about 3 minutes per question. Before you finish, make sure every question has an answer. A blank can't earn a point.

Study Tips

Don't be distracted by an answer that is merely factually true—focus on whether it actually answers the question. Always return to the question and verify that your chosen answer directly addresses what's being asked, not just that it's a true statement. Also, when two answers seem equally correct, read all choices carefully and select the one that best answers the question.

There's no hidden pattern in the answer key. If you've picked "A" four times in a row, the fifth answer can still be "A." Judge each question on its own and ignore the letter sequence.

Before reading the answer choices, try to predict the correct answer based solely on the question. Your thinking is sharpest at this moment, before distractors cloud your judgment. Then scan the choices for your prediction—if it's there, you're likely right. A quick check of the remaining options is still worthwhile, but trust your instinct.

Your license won't show your exam score. Whether you ace it or squeak by, you walk out licensed either way — as we like to say, C's get licenses. Aim to pass, not to be perfect, and don't tally your score as you go; that pressure only drags your performance down.

Practicing against a ticking clock is the best way to beat exam-clock anxiety. Use these timed tests to build your pacing, so you learn to move steadily and never burn too long on a single question. By test day, the format feels routine.

Try These ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) Practice Questions

Give these a try. They come from our practice question bank, each with its answer and reference.

Sample 1 — General Knowledge and Calculations

Question: You are replacing a 100-ampere disconnect switch that is marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors and carries no other temperature marking. The conductors you install are rated 90°C. At what conductor temperature rating must the ampacity be determined for this termination?

• A. 75°C
• B. 50°C
• C. 90°C
• D. 60°C

Correct Answer: D

Per NEC 110.14(C)(1)(a), termination provisions for circuits rated 100 amperes or less, or marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors, must be used with 60°C conductors, or with higher temperature-rated conductors whose ampacity is determined using the 60°C column, unless the equipment is listed and identified for higher-temperature conductors.

Reference: NEC 2014 Section 110.14(C)(1)(a)

Sample 2 — Motors and Controls

Question: A continuous-duty motor is protected by a thermal protector integral with the motor, and the motor full-load current is 8 amperes. The ultimate trip current of the thermally protected motor must not exceed what percent of the motor full-load current?

• A. 140 percent
• B. 200 percent
• C. 170 percent
• D. 156 percent

Correct Answer: C

NEC 2014, 430.32(A)(2) limits the ultimate trip current of a thermally protected motor to 170 percent of full-load current where the motor full-load current is 9 amperes or less; 156 percent applies from 9.1 to 20 amperes, and 140 percent above 20 amperes.

Reference: NEC 2014 Section 430.32(A)(2)

Sample 3 — Special Occupancies, Systems, and Equipment

Question: As a maintenance electrician you receive a replacement motor starter enclosure that is listed and marked only for Zone 2 use for the gas involved and has a suitable temperature class. Where may this enclosure be installed?

• A. Class II, Division 2
• B. Any Class I location
• C. Class I, Division 2
• D. Class I, Division 1 only

Correct Answer: C

NEC 2014, 501.5 permits equipment listed and marked for use in Zone 0, 1, or 2 locations to be used in Class I, Division 2 locations for the same gas and with a suitable temperature class. Only equipment marked for Zone 0 may additionally be used in Class I, Division 1.

Reference: NEC 2014 Section 501.5

Sample 4 — Wiring Methods, Materials, and Conductors

Question: In a run of PVC conduit, the total degrees of bends permitted between pull points such as conduit bodies and boxes shall not exceed:

• A. 180 degrees
• B. 540 degrees
• C. 270 degrees
• D. 360 degrees

Correct Answer: D

Per NEC 2014, 352.26, there shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes.

Reference: NEC 2014 Section 352.26

Why Practice Online?

Reading questions in a PDF is a start, but it doesn't prepare you for the clock. Our practice exams are timed and on a screen, so you build speed along with knowledge. Each attempt draws a new set of questions from our bank, and your results show your score by topic so you know where to focus next.

Ready to Start?

Take the free ICC F19 Maintenance Electrician (2014 NEC) practice exam and see where you stand today. Then focus on the topics that need the most work. For the official rules, read the exam bulletin, and see the licensing board's website.