New Mexico
(ES-3J) Journeyman Low Voltage
Special Systems
(under 50 Volts)

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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
Grounding and Bonding	5
Conductors	4
Electrical Power Conditioning	2
Electrical and Electronic Knowledge	9
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

Total Number of Test Questions:	50
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.

Reference Books Permitted in the Exam

1.	National Electrical Code (NFPA-70) - OR - The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2008, NFPA.
2.	NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code, 2007, NFPA.
3.	New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2008, New Mexico Commission of Public Records.

Reference Books NOT Permitted in the Exam

1.	Low Voltage Wiring: Security/Fire Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 2002, John E. Traister and Terry Kennedy.
2.	Telecommunications Wiring, 3rd Edition, 2001, Clyde Herrick.
3.	Understanding and Servicing Alarm Systems, 3rd Edition, 1999.
4.	Live Sound Reinforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to P.A. and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology, 2nd Edition, 2002, Scott Hunter Stark.
5.	Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 2005, Jim Hayes and Paul Rosenberg.
6.	Antenna Toolkit, 2nd Edition, 2001, Joe Carr.

Recommended Study Materials

New Mexico • (ES-3J) Journeyman Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 Volts)

Product Name	Price
Comprehensive Tutorial
Basic Electrical Calculations Tutorial
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