Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam prep
The residential electrician card covers residential wiring in Las Vegas, Clark County and Reno. It comes from Electrical Safety Professionals after the ICC G18 Residential Electrician exam. Here are 15 packages, from $225 to $1,090, each with one-click checkout. Compare what each one includes, see how the process works and find the answers to the questions people ask most.
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Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - R18) Exam - Online Exam Prep
An online course with practice exams.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - G18-N) Exam - Online Exam Prep
An online course with practice exams.
Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options: books for the exam room
6 products of the 15 Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options, from $225.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - G18-N) Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - T18-N) Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.

Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - R18) Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - G18-N) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - T18-N) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.

Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - R18) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.
Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options: live training and rentals
6 products of the 15 Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options, from $495.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - T18-N) Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
Live virtual classes plus self-study.

Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - R18) Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
Live virtual classes plus self-study.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - G18-N) Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
Live virtual classes plus self-study.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - G18-N) Books & Courses Rental Package
Rental books plus the online course.

Reno Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - T18-N)- Books & Courses Rental Package
Rental books plus the online course.

Nevada Residential Electrician (ICC - R18) Books & Courses Rental Package
Rental books plus the online course.
Residential Electrician (ICC G18) option: study guides and electrician combos
1 product of the 15 Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options, from $335.

ICC G18 National Standard Residential Electrician Exam Prep Package
An exam prep package.
How do the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Exam Prep Course | $295 |
| Online Exam Prep Course | $295 |
| Book Package | $225 |
| Book Package | $225 |
| Book Package | $545 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | $425 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | $425 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | $795 |
| Live Virtual Training | $495 |
| Live Virtual Training | $595 |
| Live Virtual Training | $595 |
| Books and Courses Rental | $720 |
| Books and Courses Rental | $720 |
| Books and Courses Rental | $1,090 |
| Exam Prep Package (any state) | $335 |
How does the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam work?
The Residential Electrician (ICC G18) card is part of the Electrical Qualifications ID card program run by Electrical Safety Professionals for Las Vegas, Clark County and Reno. You pass the ICC national exam, then apply to ESP with the score report.
- In Reno, the G17 and G18 exams need no pre-approval: you book them through ICC and send the score report to ESP.
- Nevada has no state electrician license; Las Vegas, Clark County and Reno require an Electrical Qualifications ID card on every job site.
- Electrical Safety Professionals (ESP) issues the cards, after you pass an ICC national exam: G17 journeyman, G16 master, G18 residential or G21 low voltage.
- ICC electrician exams are open book with the NEC, and ICC offers them in more than one code edition, so match the edition to the exam you book.
- Cards are valid for 3 years; one expired for more than a year means taking the exam again.
Which Residential Electrician (ICC G18) option should I choose?
The Book Package at $225 is the lightest way into the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam: the reference books, new and unmarked. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $795 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. Live Virtual Training at $595 suits people who learn better with an instructor and a fixed schedule. The Books and Courses Rental at $1,090 is the most complete option: rental books plus the online course.
Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam questions
How much does Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam prep cost?
Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam prep runs from $225 to $1,090 across 15 options: Online Exam Prep Course $295; Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $225; Book Package $225; Book Package $545; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $425; and 9 more.
Is the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam open book?
Yes. The ICC national electrician exams are open book with the National Electrical Code edition named for your exam, and ICC lists a few other references, such as Ugly's Electrical References, as allowed.
Who issues the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) license or card in Nevada?
It comes from Electrical Safety Professionals (ESP), which runs the ID card program for Las Vegas, Clark County and Reno, after an ICC exam. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
Does Nevada have a state electrician license?
No. Nevada licenses electrical contractors through the NSCB (C-2), but individual electricians carry an Electrical Qualifications ID card required by Las Vegas, Clark County and Reno, issued by Electrical Safety Professionals after an ICC exam.
Which NEC edition should I study?
The one named for the ICC exam you book. ICC offers its national electrician exams in more than one edition, so check the exam title in the ICC catalog, then pick the package for that code year.
What is the Residential Electrician (ICC G18) exam like?
In Reno, the G17 and G18 exams need no pre-approval: you book them through ICC and send the score report to ESP.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- ICC: Nevada exam and ID card program
- City of Reno: electrical and plumbing journeyman cards
- ICC certification exams
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.
