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New Mexico

(ER-1J) Journeyman Residential Electrical Wiring
(Part 2 - Theory Examination)

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Regulation and Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division (CID)

2550 Cerrillos Road - 3rd Floor
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Phone:  (505) 476-4500
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PSI Services LLC
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV  89121
Phone:  (855) 807-3994
Exam Type
CLOSED  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
General Knowledge & Electrical Installation Requirements9
Services, Feeders & Branch Circuits4
Overcurrent Protection2
Grounding & Bonding2
Conductors & Cables2
Raceways & Boxes2
Special Occupancies & Special Equipment, including Pools1
Lighting & General-Use Equipment1
Low Voltage2
Total number of test questions:
25
Time allowed (minutes):
60
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), [or] National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017, NFPA
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2.
New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), NMRLD
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3.
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition, 2021, Frederic Hartwell
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4.
Ugly's Electrical References, 2008, 2011, 2014 or 2017, Jones & Bartlett Learning
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QUESTION:  "What is the difference between the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Handbook version?".  As far as the actual NEC code quoted in the text... it's the same.

The NEC Handbook has additional diagrams, graphics and explanations inserted into the text (adding more pages and raising the price).  It was designed for engineers and inspectors.  The typical exam candidate should not use it as a preferred reference.

Additional Recommended Books

The books listed below are NOT allowed at the exam location

1a.
Ferm’s Fast Finder Index, 2017, IAEI
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1b.
Tom Henry's Key Word Index, 2017, Tom Henry
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We recommend that you purchase one of the two NEC index books above to study for your exam.  Each book is a comprehensive subject index to the NEC.  They provide an even faster way to look up subjects covered in the exam and are far more detailed than the index at the end of the code book.

2.
Practical Calculations for Electricians, 2017, Ray Holder
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