(MM-4) Heat, Cooling & Process Pipe
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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 |
|---|
| General Knowledge | 29 |
| Steam & Hot Water Boiler Systems | 7 |
| Process Piping & Systems | 28 |
| Fire Suppression Systems | 6 |
| Controls & Components | 15 |
| Combustion Air & Venting | 5 |
Total number of test questions:
90
Time allowed (minutes):
235
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 Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.9.2), NMRLD
2.
Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 19th Edition, Althous, Turnquist, Bowditch, Bracciano
3.
Uniform Mechanical Code, 2015 or 2021, IAPMO
4.
New Mexico Boiler Rules and Regulations (NMAC 14.9.4), 2005, NMRLD
5.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007, NFPA
6.
NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009, NFPA
7.
IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook, 2006 (2016 version is a PSI typo), Robert Lee, IPT Publishing
Books NOT Allowed in the Exam
1.
New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2), NMRLD
2.
Uniform Plumbing Code, 2015, IAPMO
3.
Low Pressure Boilers, 4th Edition, 2012, Frederick Steingress
4.
NFPA 31: Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning
Equipment, (2001, out of print), 2011, NFPA
5.
Pressure and Enthalpy Charts are allowed in the examination. (see bulletin for restrictions)
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