New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor License

The Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • All electrical systems and wiring methods operating at 5000 volts, nominal, or less
  • Electrical systems and wiring methods identified in electrical specialty classifications (ES-1) Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting, (ES-2) Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection Systems, (ES-3) Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 Volts), and (ES-7) Telephone Communication Systems and Telephone Interconnect Systems, (ES-10R) Residential Water Well Pump Installer, or (ES-10) Water Well Pump Installer, residential electrical systems and wiring methods identified in classification (ER-1) Residential Electrical Wiring
  • Trenching and ductwork associated with classification EL-1
  • Compacting for all electrical systems and wiring methods of 5000 volts, nominal or less
  • Excavating
  • Trenching
  • Boring
  • Shoring

Does not include electrical wiring defined in the EL-1 classification other than trenching and duct work as specified.

In order to get this license, the candidate should take and pass the following three-part examination:
Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) (EE-98)
Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 (Residential) (EE-98)
Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 3 (Specialties) (EE-98)
The testing company in charge of administering the examinations in New Mexico is PSI©. The exams required for this license are made up of questions on a broad range of subjects that will test your knowledge and skills. Below you will find all the books you need to prepare yourself.
Please refer to the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Candidate Information Bulletin to know more.

New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) (EE-98) Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 80
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 200 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (60 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements (13)
    • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (10)
    • Overcurrent Protection (5)
    • Grounding and Bonding (10)
    • Conductors and Cables (8)
    • Raceways and Boxes (8)
    • Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, and Special Equipment (10)
    • Lighting, Signs, and General-Use Equipment (6)
    • Motors, Transformers, and Generators (6)
    • New Mexico State Code (4)
  • PSI© Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) (EE-98) Official Content Outline

New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 (Residential) (EE-98) Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 100 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (30 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements (7)
    • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (8)
    • Overcurrent Protection (3)
    • Grounding and Bonding (4)
    • Conductors and Cables (4)
    • Raceways and Boxes (4)
    • Special Occupancies and Special Equipment, including Pools (3)
    • Lighting and General-Use Equipment (3)
    • New Mexico State Code (4)
  • PSI© Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 (Residential) (EE-98) Official Content Outline

New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 3 (Specialties) (EE-98) Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 135 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (38 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Low Voltage, including Alarms (20)
    • Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting (5)
    • Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection Systems (5)
    • Telephone and Computer Systems (10)
    • Sound and Communication Systems (10)
  • PSI© Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 3 (Specialties) (EE-98) Official Content Outline

New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor Business and Law Examination

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 130 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (38 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Licensing Requirements (8)
    • Estimating and Bidding (5)
    • Business Organization and Financial Management (8)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Labor Laws (4)
    • Project Management and Lien Law (5)
    • Contracts (8)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Environmental and Safety (3)
  • PSI© Business & Law Official Content Outline

New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING 5000 VOLTS, NOMINAL, OR LESS (EE-98) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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  • NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING 5000 VOLTS, NOMINAL, OR LESS (EE-98) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $2,188.32

New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) (EE-98) Exam Books

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New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 (Residential) (EE-98) Exam Books

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New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 3 (Specialties) (EE-98) Exam Books

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New Mexico Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electrical Wiring 5000 Volts, Nominal, or Less (EE-98) Business and Law Examination Books

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