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New Mexico

(JP) Journeyman Plumber
(written exam)

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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 Exams of New Mexico
2820 Broadbent Parkway, Suites E & F
Albuquerque, NM  87107
Phone:  (877) 663-9267
Exam Type
OPEN  BOOK
Exam Content
Subject Areas# of
Questions
Drainage Waste & Vents21
Water Supply Systems6
Backflow Prevention4
Storm Drainage Systems4
Plumbing Fixtures, Including Water Heaters and Accessibility8
General Knowledge & General Regulations10
Interceptors & Traps4
Isometric Analysis5
Hydronics4
Septic & Sewer4
Total number of test questions:
70
Time allowed (minutes):
185

In addition to the trade-specific examination, you must pass the New Mexico Business & Law Exam offered by PSI or take an "approved" course at PSI's Electronic Services Portal.

Books Allowed in the Exam
1.
New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2), NMRLD
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2.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
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3.
New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.9.2), NMRLD
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4.
IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook, 2006 (2016 version is a PSI typo), Robert Lee, IPT Publishing
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5.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
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Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, Lee Smith
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2. 
New Mexico Liquid Waste Disposal Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3), NMRLD
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