(JP) Journeyman Plumber
(written exam)
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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 |
Drainage Waste & Vents | 21 |
Water Supply Systems | 6 |
Backflow Prevention | 4 |
Storm Drainage Systems | 4 |
Plumbing Fixtures, Including Water Heaters and Accessibility | 8 |
General Knowledge & General Regulations | 10 |
Interceptors & Traps | 4 |
Isometric Analysis | 5 |
Hydronics | 4 |
Septic & Sewer | 4 |
Total number of test questions:
70
Time allowed (minutes):
185
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.
New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2), NMRLD
2.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
3.
New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.9.2), NMRLD
4.
IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook, 2006 (2016 version is a PSI typo), Robert Lee, IPT Publishing
5.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, Lee Smith
2.
New Mexico Liquid Waste Disposal Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3), NMRLD
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