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New Mexico

(ES-3) Low Voltage Special Systems
(under 50 Volts)

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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 Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 807-3994
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Grounding & Bonding4
Conductors4
Electrical Power Conditioning2
Electrical & Electronic Knowledge6
General Low Voltage3
Sound & Video Systems5
Intrusion Detection & Alarms4
Fire Detection & Alarms7
Computer & Data Systems5
CCTV Systems2
Testing Equipment2
CATV & MATV Systems2
Applied Systems Design4
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
145

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you must pass the New Mexico Business & Law Exam offered by PSI.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
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2.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010, NFPA
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3.
New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), NMRLD
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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 explanations 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 preferred reference.

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, Traister and Kennedy
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2.
Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, Clyde N. Herrick
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3.
Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 1999, H. William Trimmer
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4.
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A., Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005 [or] Live Sound Reinforcement, Best Seller Edition, Stark
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5.
Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg
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6.
Antenna Toolkit, 2nd Edition, Joseph Carr
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Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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A practice exam is currently NOT AVAILABLE

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