New Mexico GS-30 Plastering, Stucco and Lathing Exam Preparation

New Mexico
(GS-30) Plastering, Stucco and Lathing

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Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/CID

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Exam Type

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Exam Content

Subject Area	# of Questions
Estimating and Plan Reading	4
Surface Preparation	6
Materials	7
Installation	9
E.I.F.S.	5
Tools	5
Safety

Total Number of Test Questions:	40
Time Allowed (minutes)	120
Passing percentage	75%

In New Mexico you must also pass a Business and Law Exam unless you are already a licensed contractor who is adding a classification to your license.

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Recommended (permitted) Reference Books

1.	New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2003, New Mexico Commission of Public Records.
2.	New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2003, New Mexico Commission of Public Records.
3.	International Building Code, 2003, ICC.
4.	International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2003, ICC.
5.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.
6.	ASTM C 1063 - Standard Specificaions for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2003, ASTM.
7.	ASTM C 1328 - Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, 2005, ASTM.
8.	ASTM C 754 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products, 2004, ASTM.
9.	ASTM C 841 - Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003, ASTM.
10.	ASTM C 842 - Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster, 2005, ASTM.
11.	ASTM C 926 - Standard Specifiction for Application of Portland Cement Based Plaster - , 2006, ASTM.
12.	ASTM C 1397 - Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, 2005, ASTM.
13.	ASTM C 1481 - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), 2006, ASTM.
14.	ASME C 1535 - Standard Practice for Application of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Class PI, 2006, ASTM.
15.	Gypsum Consruction Handbook, 2000, USG.
16.	Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual, 2003, Portland Cement Association.

Helpful Links

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

United States Gypsum Company (USG)

Portland Cement Association (PCA)

Trade Specific Study Materials
New Mexico • GS-30
Plastering, Stucco and Lathing

Product Name	Price	Description
EEQ Learner Software for Windows		About Software	Quantity:
Tutorial		About Tutorials	Quantity:
Practice Tests (1 thru 3)		About Practice Tests	Quantity:
DVD Study Courses
2003 International Residential Code		More info...
2003 International Building Code		More info...
OSHA		More info...

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22-Dec-2006