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New Mexico

(MS-3) Cesspools, Septic Tanks & Sewers

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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 Knowledge5
Installation & Materials15
Septic Tanks12
Disposal Absorption Fields10
Building Sewers4
Alternative Disposal4
Total number of test questions:
50
Time allowed (minutes):
120

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 Liquid Waste Disposal Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3), NMRLD
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2.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
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3.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, Lee Smith
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