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
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Exam Type
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| OPEN BOOK |
Exam Content
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| 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 |
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| 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. |

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Reference Books Permitted in the Exam
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| 1. |
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2006, New Mexico Commission of Public Records. |
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| 2. |
New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2006, New Mexico Commission of Public Records. |
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| 3. |
International Building Code, 2006, ICC. |
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| 4. |
International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2006, International Code Council. |
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| 5. |
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI. |
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| 6. |
ASTM C 1063 - Standard Specificaions for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2003, ASTM. |
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ASTM C 1328 - Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, 2005, ASTM. |
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ASTM C 754 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products, 2004, ASTM. |
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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. |
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ASTM C 926 - Standard Specifiction for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2006, ASTM. |
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ASTM C 1397 - Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, 2005, ASTM. |
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ASTM C 1481 - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), 2006, ASTM. |
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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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