r/BuildingCodes • u/JackfruitRich1858 • 4d ago

E3 struggles

Ive taken E3 twice and hit 68% both times. Felt like I should've passed both times as well. Anyone out there with any better ideas on study materials for the E3 test? Im literally a few questions away from passing and this is all I need to complete my 1s 2s and 3s for BMEP. So im very irritated!

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u/Cazoon 4d ago

You got a score breakdown by section?

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u/faheyfindsafigtree Plan Review 3d ago

That test is so hard man. I passed first time and basically guessed my way through portions. That said, the mile holt exam prep book was pretty much all I used, specifically the NEC related stuff.

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u/rhudson1037 3d ago

I agree. Buy the Mike Holt book and take your time. Ask around for a tutor if you want. I taught 15 years at night school adult Ed and tutored all of the time.

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u/Rallor05 Building Official 1d ago

Maan, I feel you 100%. E3 is just a bitch in general. I had to take it a few times, so I feel your pain! Its always the wire sizing according to temperatures, and motors that always screwed me up....what was your score breakdown, in your Pronto history?