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New Mexico

(EE-98) Residential & Commercial Electrical
(Part 1 - Commercial & Industrial)

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Regulation and Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division (CID)

2550 Cerrillos Road - 3rd Floor
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Phone:  (505) 476-4500
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PSI Exams of New Mexico
2820 Broadbent Parkway, Suites E & F
Albuquerque, NM  87107
Phone:  (877) 663-9267
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements13
Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits10
Overcurrent Protection5
Grounding & Bonding10
Conductors & Cables8
Raceways & Boxes8
Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies & Special Equipment10
Lighting, Signs, & General-Use Equipment6
Motors, Transformers & Generators6
New Mexico State Code4
Total number of test questions:
80
Time allowed (minutes):
200

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you must pass the New Mexico Business & Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" course at PSI's Electronic Services Portal.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
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2.
New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), NMRLD
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3.
National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2‑2007), 2007, IEEE
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QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explainations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a prefered reference.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
2.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, 2011 or 2014, George Hart
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3.
Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, 2011, Shoemaker, Mack
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