New Mexico
(GS-30) Plastering, Stucco and Lathing
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Construction Industries
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
NM Regulation and Licensing Department |
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PSI Exams
2820 Broadbent Parkway
Suite E & F
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (877) 663-9267
Candidate Information Web Page |
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 |
In addition to the trade-specific examination(s) you may be required to pass the Business and Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" Business and Law Course. |

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Books Permitted in the Exam
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New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2009, New Mexico Commission of Public Records |
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2. |
New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2009, New Mexico Commission of Public Records |
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3. |
International Building Code, 2015, ICC |
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4. |
International Residential Code, 2015, ICC |
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5. |
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), GPO - OR - (OSHA) Selections by PSI, (latest amendments). |
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6. |
ASTM C1063-03 - Standard Specificaions for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster, 2003, ASTM |
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ASTM C1328-05 - Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement, 2005, ASTM |
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8. |
ASTM C754-04 - Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products, 2004, ASTM |
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ASTM C841-03 - Standard Specification for Installation of Interior Lathing and Furring, 2003, ASTM |
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10. |
ASTM C842-05 - Standard Specification for Application of Interior Gypsum Plaster, 2005, ASTM |
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11. |
ASTM C926-06 - Standard Specifiction for Application of Portland Cement Based Plaster, 2006, ASTM |
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12. |
ASTM C1397-05 - Standard Practice for Application of Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, 2005, ASTM |
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13. |
ASTM C1481-06 - Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), 2006, ASTM |
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14. |
ASTM C1535-05 - Standard Practice for Application of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Class PI, 2005, ASTM |
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15. |
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014, USG |
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16. |
Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual, 2003, Portland Cement Association |
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