Last updated: April 29, 2008
Electrical Codes
The State of New Mexico has announced adoption of the 2008 Edition of the National Electrical Code®, under Title 14, Chapter 10, effective on July 1, 2008.
The full text of the 2008 New Mexico Electrical Code may be viewed and downloaded on the Construction Industries Division Electrical Bureau web page at: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/cid/ElectricalBureau/EBureauNews.html.
Licensing: Electrical Inspectors/Services & Licensing: Contractors
All new, altered, or extensively repaired electrical installations are subject to inspection by state or municipal inspectors.
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
Construction Industries Division
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 222-9804
(505) 476-4685 (fax)
www.rld.state.nm.us/cid
Licensing requirements:
All electrical contractors and journeyman electricians must be licensed by the Construction Industries Division (CID).
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| Electrical contractors are issued a certificate of competence by the Construction Industries Division. |
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Applications must demonstrate proof of financial responsibility; not have engaged in illegal contracting activity in New Mexico within one year prior to making application; demonstrate familiarity with rules, regulations, and codes; satisfy residency requirements if applicable; submit proof of registration with the taxation and revenue department; and demonstrate four years practical trade expeirience specifically related to the type of construction for which application is being mjade.
Not have engaged in illegal contracting activity in New Mexico within one year prior to making application
Demonstrate familiarity with rules, regulations, and codes
Demonstrate four years practical trade expeirience specifically related to the type of construction for which application is being made.
Satisfy residency requirements if applicable; submit proof of registration with the taxation and revenue department; and demonstrate four years practical trade expeirience specifically related to the type of construction for which application is being made.
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Types of certificates are as follows:
- ER-1 Residential
- EE-98 Electrical (includes ER-1, ES Classification)
- EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems including Transmission Lines
- ES-1 Electrical Signs/Outline Lighting
- ES-2 Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection
- ES-3 Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems
- ES-7 Telephone Communications Systems
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| Fees: |
$25 per year for each classification held
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| Renewal: |
Annual renewal; Renewal fee: $25 for each classification held |
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| Journeyman Electrician |
| Journeyman electricians are issued a certificate of competence by the Construction Industries Division. |
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| Requirements: |
Must demonstrate four years experience as an apprentice electrician or the equivalent.
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Types of certificates are as follows:
- EE-98J Electrical (includes all ESJ Specialties)
- EL-1J Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines
- ES-1J Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting
- ES-2J Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection
- ES-3J Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems
- ER-1 Residential
- ES-7J Telephone Communication Lines
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$25 per year for each classification held
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| Reciprocity: |
The current members of the Multi State Reciprocal Electrical Licensing Group are: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Requirements for reciprocity. Applicants for a New Mexico reciprocal journeyman certificate of competence must:
- hold a journeyman electrician certificate/license from a participating state that is current, active and in good standing, and
- complete the application process for a New Mexico journeyman certificate, by submitting an application and a copy of their member-state qualifying journeyman certificate/license, and paying the applicable fee.
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During the 2003 Legislative Session, the New Mexico Legislature enacted House Bill 279 which requires that journeymen complete at least sixteen (16) hours of continuing education every three-years. This requirement serves to ensure regular training on the National Electrical Code, a code that is regularly updated every three years. Eight (8) hours of the required training is on code change instructions and eight (8) hours is on other industry-related instruction. |
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Annual renewal; Renewal fee: $25 for each classification held |
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CE Requirements
Varies within licenses; see requirements above
Reciprocates
Journeymen only; see requirements above.
State Websites
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