New Mexico
(ES-3) Low Voltage Special Systems
(under 50 Volts)
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Regulation and Licensing Department Construction Industries Division (CID) ™ 2550 Cerrillos Road - 3rd Floor Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 476-4700 Licensing Agency Link | Apply for the Exam |
PSI Exams of New Mexico ™ 2820 Broadbent Parkway, Suites E & F Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (877) 663-9267 Candidate Information Web Page | Exam Type |
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Exam Content |
Subject Areas | # of Questions |
Grounding and Bonding |
4 |
Conductors |
4 |
Electrical Power Conditioning |
2 |
Electrical and Electronic Knowledge |
6 |
General Low Voltage |
3 |
Sound and Video Systems |
5 |
Intrusion Detection and Alarms |
4 |
Fire Detection and Alarms |
7 |
Computer and Data Systems |
5 |
CCTV Systems |
2 |
Testing Equipment |
2 |
CATV and MATV Systems |
2 |
Applied Systems Design |
4 |
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Total number of test questions: |
50 |
Time allowed (minutes): |
145 |
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 Allowed in the Exam |
1. |
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70),- OR - The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA |
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2. |
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010, NFPA |
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3. |
New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), NMCPR |
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Books NOT Permitted in the Exam |
1. |
Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 2002, John E. Traister and Terry Kennedy. |
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2. |
Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, Clyde N. Herrick |
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3. |
Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 1999, H. William Trimmer. |
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4. |
Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and
Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2005 - OR -Live Sound Reinforcement, Best Seller Edition, Scott Hunter
Stark. |
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5. |
Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition, 2008, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg. |
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6. |
Antenna Toolkit, 2nd Edition, 2001, Joseph Carr. |
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Note to exam candidates
The sample questions we provide for reference 4 are from a 1st edition |
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