New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer 1 License

The Manufactured Housing Installer 1 License allows you to do the following work:

  • Level ground and place piers to support a manufactured home
  • Attach and tighten tie-downs
  • Connect existing water and sewer lines
  • Connect electrical cables to the home's approved existing receptacle
  • Install and repair skirting
  • Connect sewer and water
  • Install, block, level permanent or alternative foundations

How to apply for the Manufactured Housing Installer 1 License in New Mexico?

  1. Fill out the application form for the Manufactured Housing Installer 1 license:
  2. The Manufactured Housing Installer 1 license is required to meet at least one of the following experience requirements:
    • 1,800 hours of experience installing manufactured homes
    • 3,600 hours of experience in the construction of manufactured homes
    • 3,600 hours of experience as a Supervisor in building construction
    • 1,800 hours as an active installation inspector for manufactured homes
    • Completion of one year of a college program in a construction-related field
    • Any combination of experience or education from 1 - 5 above that totals 3,600 hours
    • Part of the experience requirements applicant for an installation license must complete 12 hours of training, at least 4 of which must consist of training on the federal installation standards and installation program.
  3. Schedule the exam through PSI© using the Examination Registration Form. No pre-approval is required for scheduling.
  4. Take and pass the following examination:
    • New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer 1 Trade Exam
  5. Upon receiving the passing test scores, submit the application to the CID-Manufactured Housing Division for final processing, and the CID-MHD will issue the license.
    Manufactured Housing Division (MHD)
    2550 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe
    NM 87505
    Tel: 505-476-4616
    Fax: 505-476-4702

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer 1 License Exam Prep Course

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer 1 License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference lists.

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer 1 Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 70 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 70% (28 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Pier Foundations (5)
    • Placement (4)
    • Utility Connections (5)
    • Rules, Regulations, and Standards (8)
    • Anchors and Tie-downs (3)
    • Business and Law (2)
    • Marriage Line Connections (3)
    • Site Preparation (4)
    • Permanent Foundations (4)
    • Skirting and Ventilation (2)
  • PSI© Manufactured Housing Installer 1 Official Content Outline

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