New Mexico
(GB-2) Residential Building Contractor
(GB-2 and GB-98 - Part 1 Examination)

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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 Sitework, Footings, and Foundations 9 Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement 9 Masonry 6 Carpentry 12 Roofing 10 Associated Trades 12 General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating 14 OSHA Safety 8 Total Number of Test Questions: 80 Time Allowed (minutes): 220 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. New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14, 2004. 2. New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2006, New Mexico Commission of Public Records. 3. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2006, International Code Council. 4. International Energy Conservation Code, 2003, International Code Council. 5. The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 3rd Edition, 2005, American Concrete Institute. 6. Roofing Construction and Estimating, 1995, Daniel Atcheson. 7. Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, 2006, WTCA. 8. Carpentry and Building Construction, 6th Edition, 2004, John L. Feirer and Mark D. Feirer. 9. Modern Masonry - Brick, Block, Stone, 2003, Clois E. Kicklighter. 10. Pipe and Excavation Contracting, 1987, Dave Roberts. 11. Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2004 or later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2003 by PSI.

Recommended Study Materials New Mexico • (GB-2) Residential Building Contractor

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2003 International Residential Code
OSHA
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