Construction Trade Research Area

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

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Construction Industries Division
Regulation and Licensing Department

2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
www.rld.state.nm.us/CID

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PSI Licensure : Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN  BOOK

Exam Content

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

Total Number of Test Questions: 40
Time Allowed (minutes): 120
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
In addition to the trade-specific examination(s) you may be required to pass the Business and Law offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law Course.

25% Discount Notice

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1. New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2006, New Mexico Commission of Public Records. Doc Link
2. New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2006, New Mexico Commission of Public Records. Doc Link
3. International Building Code, 2006, ICC.
4. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2006, International Code Council.
5. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI. Reference page
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 Construction Handbook, 2000, USG.
16. Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual, 2003, Portland Cement Association.

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We currently do not offer study materials for this trade
based on demand and the cost prohibitive nature of the reference books.

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