New Mexico CID • PSI EE-98J • 50 Code Questions • 50 Theory Questions • 100 Practical Points • 75% Passing • 2020 NEC
Ready to earn your New Mexico Journeyman Electrician certification? This guide explains the official EE-98J classification, qualifying experience, PSI examination parts, approved electrical code references, hands-on testing, study topics, and related books from Contractor Exam Preps.
Working as an electrician requires more than knowing which wire connects to which terminal.
Electricians work with circuits, conductors, raceways, service equipment, motors, controls, transformers, grounding systems, and electrical safety requirements.
They need to understand the rules that protect buildings, equipment, and people.
They also need practical skills.
After all, a perfectly memorized electrical formula will not bend conduit for you!
New Mexico recognizes several journeyman electrical classifications.
One of the most widely applicable is EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
It is an individual journeyman certification regulated by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
PSI administers the examinations.
The EE-98J examination process contains separate Code, Theory, and Practical assessments.
Each part tests a different skill.
The official certificate is called EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
The classification covers qualified journeyman electrical work under an appropriately licensed contractor.
The holder may work under EE-98 Residential and Commercial Electrical contractor licenses, ER-1 Residential Electrical Wiring contractor licenses, and electrical specialty licenses.
When working for a contractor with a narrower classification, the journeyman must remain within that contractor's licensed scope.
New Mexico also has separate journeyman classifications for residential wiring, distribution systems, signs, low-voltage systems, and other specialties.
The correct classification depends on the type of electrical work the applicant intends to perform.
No. These credentials are different.
EE-98J is an individual Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical certificate.
EE-98 is the Residential and Commercial Electrical contractor classification.
The EE-98 contractor path involves qualifying-party approval, contractor trade examinations, and a separate Business and Law requirement.
The EE-98J path involves individual journeyman qualification and its own examinations.
The word "Contractor" appears in this article's search-friendly title, but the actual credential described here is the EE-98J individual certification.
Passing the EE-98J examinations does not automatically issue an EE-98 contractor license.
The New Mexico Construction Industries Division, or CID, regulates journeyman certification.
CID operates under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department.
The state sets qualification, examination, work-scope, and certification requirements.
PSI administers the journeyman examinations for approved applicants.
Candidates must receive permission to test before scheduling an examination.
The published EE-98J examination structure includes three assessments:
Each assessment has its own passing requirement.
Candidates need to prepare for all three.
A study plan focused only on codebook questions will leave important skills uncovered.
Part 1 contains 50 questions.
Candidates receive 145 minutes, or two hours and twenty-five minutes.
The passing requirement is 75%, listed as 38 points.
This portion is open book.
Candidates may use the approved reference books listed in the PSI Journeyman Candidate Information Bulletin.
These include the 2020 National Electrical Code or the 2020 NEC Handbook, the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, and the listed National Electrical Safety Code.
The books must meet PSI's examination-room rules.
Part 2 also contains 50 questions.
The time limit is 120 minutes, or two hours.
The passing requirement is 75%, listed as 38 points.
This portion is closed book.
It tests understanding of electrical principles and trade concepts without access to the electrical codebook.
Theory topics include electrical installations, services, feeders, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, conductors, raceways, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
Memorization of common formulas and understanding the reasons behind electrical rules are important.
The practical exam is worth 100 points.
Candidates receive 120 minutes.
They need 75 points to pass.
The published task categories include:
These categories add up to 100 points.
This test requires hands-on preparation.
Practice physical installations in a suitable, supervised training environment.
Learn to read the task instructions, use tools correctly, identify materials, and complete work safely.
Do not use live energized equipment for casual practice.
New Mexico currently lists the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, NMAC 14.10.4.
This state rule adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code with New Mexico amendments.
The published PSI EE-98J Code Examination bulletin also lists the 2020 NEC or 2020 NEC Handbook as an approved reference.
This is important because newer study packages use the 2023 or 2026 NEC.
Newer editions can help electricians learn updated code concepts.
However, for the presently published EE-98J Code Examination, candidates should study and bring the exact PSI-approved 2020 references unless PSI changes its rules.
The official Part 1 Code blueprint has eleven topics totaling 50 questions.
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits is the largest category with seven questions.
Grounding and Bonding follows with six.
Spend extra time practicing those topics and the NEC tables connected to them.
The official Theory blueprint contains nine categories totaling 50 questions.
The largest Theory subject is General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements, with eighteen questions.
Low Voltage, Including Alarms, contains eight questions.
Because the exam is closed book, review these subjects until you can answer questions without opening a reference.
Electrical theory is important for journeyman work and the closed-book examination.
Study voltage, current, resistance, power, and electrical circuits.
Understand how electrical energy moves through conductors and loads.
Practice Ohm's law.
Review the relationship between volts, amps, and ohms.
Study single-phase and three-phase power.
Practice using formulas correctly.
Learn to recognize when an answer makes sense and when a calculation needs a second look.
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits is the largest Code Examination category.
Study NEC Articles 210, 215, and 230.
Learn the difference between service conductors, feeders, and branch circuits.
Review disconnecting means, load calculations, service equipment, and conductor protection.
Practice finding applicable NEC requirements quickly.
Understand the role of distribution panels and overcurrent devices.
Grounding and Bonding contains six Code questions and five Theory questions.
Study NEC Article 250.
Review grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding conductors, bonding jumpers, and grounded conductors.
Understand the purpose of an effective ground-fault current path.
Practice conductor sizing and service bonding concepts.
Grounding and bonding are related, but they do not mean exactly the same thing.
Learn the distinction rather than memorizing the words.
Study conductor materials, insulation ratings, ampacity tables, temperature limitations, and adjustment factors.
Learn how conductor sizing changes with installation conditions.
Practice identifying the correct NEC tables.
Review copper and aluminum conductor applications.
Understand why conductor ampacity must match the electrical installation.
Raceways and Boxes includes five Code questions and three Theory questions.
Study conduits, tubing, fittings, boxes, supports, raceway fill, and box fill.
Review NEC Chapter 9 and Article 314.
Practice conduit-fill calculations.
Learn why the number and size of conductors matter.
Conduit that is too small does not become code-compliant just because somebody is determined enough to pull the wire!
Overcurrent Protection includes four questions on each written examination.
Study NEC Article 240.
Learn the functions of fuses and circuit breakers.
Review conductor protection, equipment ratings, and permitted protective device sizes.
Understand the differences between overload and fault protection.
Motors, Transformers, and Generators accounts for five questions in the Code Examination.
Review NEC Articles 430 and 450.
Study motor full-load current, conductor sizing, controllers, overload protection, and disconnecting means.
Review transformer operation and electrical power conversion.
Prepare for the practical motor control and transformer projects as well.
Low-voltage concepts appear in both written examinations.
The Theory Examination includes eight questions in Low Voltage, Including Alarms.
Review signaling systems, doorbell circuits, basic controls, communications wiring, and low-voltage installations.
Learn how wiring requirements and safety considerations differ from ordinary power circuits.
Doorbell wiring also appears on the hands-on practical examination.
New Mexico requires four years of qualifying electrical experience for EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
CID identifies this as 8,000 hours for reciprocity purposes.
Applicants must document their experience through the state's application process.
Approved training may receive experience credit subject to New Mexico's rules.
The appropriate experience and certification pathway must be verified before scheduling testing.
Yes. New Mexico's published reciprocal journeyman policy applies to EE-98J.
The state currently lists reciprocity with:
Applicants must meet New Mexico's reciprocity conditions.
The state currently lists a $75 application amount for reciprocal journeyman certification.
Not every out-of-state certificate qualifies automatically.
The published PSI Journeyman Candidate Information Bulletin lists $68.88 per assessment.
The three assessment fees are:
The published combination fee is $206.64.
Check the PSI payment page for current fees before scheduling.
New Mexico journeyman certificates follow a three-year certification period.
Continuing education requirements apply to electrical journeymen.
EE-98J certificate holders generally must complete sixteen approved continuing education hours during the applicable three-year electrical code cycle.
These hours include code-change study and other approved electrical industry-related instruction.
Review the current CID continuing education rules and approved course providers before renewal.
Contractor Exam Preps sells the 2020 Complete Journeyman Electrician Package.
It includes a 2020 NEC codebook with tabs, a journeyman study guide, calculations practice, and an online test success kit.
The 2020 Journeyman Electrician Jump Start Book Package with Spiral-Bound NEC offers another 2020 NEC-based option.
The store also offers a 2020 Journeyman Electrician Jump Start Package.
For current-code learning, the 2026 Journeyman Electrician Study Guide and NEC Combo supports more recent NEC study.
However, the newer 2026 codebook is not the edition listed for the presently published New Mexico EE-98J Part 1 examination.
Build three separate study tracks.
First, study the open-book Code Examination using the 2020 NEC and New Mexico Electrical Code.
Second, practice electrical theory without references.
Third, practice the hands-on projects under safe supervision.
Spend extra time on services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, bonding, electrical theory, and low-voltage systems.
Practice using the NEC tables.
Study formulas until they feel familiar.
Review equipment identification, motor control, transformers, lighting, and conduit bending.
Use the correct PSI times for each test.
Preparation should match how the examinations are actually administered.
Important New Mexico EE-98J Exam Update: The currently published PSI Journeyman Candidate Information Bulletin, updated April 13, 2023, lists a 50-question Part 1 Code Examination with 145 minutes and 75% passing; a 50-question Part 2 Theory Examination with 120 minutes and 75% passing; and a 100-point Practical Examination with 120 minutes and 75% passing. The Code exam is open book, the Theory exam is closed book, and the practical tests hands-on skills. PSI currently lists the 2020 NEC, 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, and 2007 National Electrical Safety Code among the approved Part 1 references. New Mexico CID still lists the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code as its adopted electrical code. Some third-party product pages show different times or incorrectly mix EE-98 contractor exam figures with EE-98J journeyman figures. Follow the official journeyman bulletin and confirm any newer PSI changes before scheduling.
EE-98J is New Mexico's individual Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical classification.
It allows qualified journeymen to work under appropriately licensed electrical contractors.
It is separate from an electrical contracting business license.
The certificate requires four years of qualifying experience and successful completion of the required examinations unless a valid alternate eligibility or reciprocity provision applies.
The EE-98J examinations evaluate code knowledge, theory, and hands-on electrical skills.
Official classification: EE-98J.
Certificate: Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
State regulator: New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
Testing provider: PSI.
Experience: Four years, generally 8,000 hours.
Required examinations: Code, Theory, and Practical.
Separate contractor classification: EE-98.
| Requirement | New Mexico Information | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Mexico | Follow CID rules. |
| Classification | EE-98J | Select correct journeyman certificate. |
| Credential | Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical | Apply for individual certification. |
| State Regulator | Construction Industries Division | Check qualification rules. |
| Department | Regulation and Licensing Department | Use current state forms. |
| Testing Provider | PSI | Obtain authorization first. |
| Published Journeyman Bulletin | April 13, 2023 | Check for PSI updates. |
| Experience Requirement | Four Years | Document qualifying electrical work. |
| Experience Hours | 8,000 Hours | Verify apprenticeship or work records. |
| Experience Application | State Journeyman Application | Complete correct application. |
| Work Documentation | Experience Verification | Gather employer certifications. |
| Examination Eligibility | PSI Preapproval | Wait for authorization. |
| Testing Eligibility Window | Six Months | Schedule promptly. |
| Part 1 Name | Code Examination | Study 2020 NEC. |
| Part 1 Questions | 50 | Study eleven code categories. |
| Part 1 Time | 145 Minutes | Practice with a timer. |
| Part 1 Passing | 75%, 38 Points | Aim above minimum. |
| Part 1 Format | Open Book | Bring approved references. |
| Part 2 Name | Theory Examination | Study formulas and principles. |
| Part 2 Questions | 50 | Study nine theory categories. |
| Part 2 Time | 120 Minutes | Practice closed book. |
| Part 2 Passing | 75%, 38 Points | Practice mental recall. |
| Part 2 Format | Closed Book | No study books permitted. |
| Practical Exam | Hands-On Skills | Practice safe physical work. |
| Practical Points | 100 | Review seven task groups. |
| Practical Time | 120 Minutes | Plan hands-on pacing. |
| Practical Passing | 75 Points | Practice accurate installations. |
| Motor Control Project | 20 Points | Practice control circuits. |
| Transformer Project | 20 Points | Review transformer wiring. |
| Doorbell Project | 10 Points | Review low-voltage circuits. |
| Lighting Project | 10 Points | Practice lighting connections. |
| Simple Conduit Bending | 10 Points | Practice conduit measurements. |
| Complex Conduit Bending | 20 Points | Practice multi-bend layouts. |
| Materials Identification | 10 Points | Review trade components. |
| 2020 NEC | Approved Code Reference | Use for Part 1. |
| 2020 NEC Handbook | Approved Alternative | Follow PSI rules. |
| New Mexico Electrical Code | 2020, NMAC 14.10.4 | Review state amendments. |
| National Electrical Safety Code | 2007 | Approved Part 1 reference. |
| Permanent Reference Tabs | Permitted | Use compliant tabs only. |
| Handwritten Reference Notes | Not Permitted | Remove prohibited material. |
| Temporary Tabs | Not Permitted | No Post-it tabs. |
| PSI Part 1 Fee | $68.88 | Confirm at registration. |
| PSI Part 2 Fee | $68.88 | Confirm at registration. |
| PSI Practical Fee | $68.88 | Confirm at registration. |
| Combination Fee | $206.64 | Published PSI figure. |
| Reciprocity | Available for EE-98J | Check approved state list. |
| Certificate Period | Three Years | Renew as required. |
| Continuing Education | Applicable Electrical CE | Check current code-cycle rules. |
| Detail | Assessment | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Official Certificate | Licensing | EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical |
| Part 1 | Code | 50 Questions |
| Part 1 Time | Code | 145 Minutes |
| Part 1 Passing | Code | 75%, 38 Points |
| Part 1 Open Book | Code | Yes |
| Part 2 | Theory | 50 Questions |
| Part 2 Time | Theory | 120 Minutes |
| Part 2 Passing | Theory | 75%, 38 Points |
| Part 2 Open Book | Theory | No |
| Practical Assessment | Hands-On | 100 Points |
| Practical Time | Hands-On | 120 Minutes |
| Practical Passing | Hands-On | 75 Points |
| Part 1 General Knowledge | Code Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Part 1 Services and Feeders | Code Blueprint | 7 Questions |
| Part 1 Overcurrent Protection | Code Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Part 1 Grounding and Bonding | Code Blueprint | 6 Questions |
| Part 1 Conductors and Cables | Code Blueprint | 5 Questions |
| Part 1 Raceways and Boxes | Code Blueprint | 5 Questions |
| Part 1 Hazardous and Special | Code Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Part 1 Lighting and Equipment | Code Blueprint | 3 Questions |
| Part 1 Motors and Transformers | Code Blueprint | 5 Questions |
| Part 1 New Mexico Code | Code Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Part 1 Low Voltage | Code Blueprint | 3 Questions |
| Part 2 General Knowledge | Theory Blueprint | 18 Questions |
| Part 2 Services and Feeders | Theory Blueprint | 5 Questions |
| Part 2 Overcurrent Protection | Theory Blueprint | 4 Questions |
| Part 2 Grounding and Bonding | Theory Blueprint | 5 Questions |
| Part 2 Conductors | Theory Blueprint | 3 Questions |
| Part 2 Raceways and Boxes | Theory Blueprint | 3 Questions |
| Part 2 Hazardous and Special | Theory Blueprint | 2 Questions |
| Part 2 Lighting and Equipment | Theory Blueprint | 2 Questions |
| Part 2 Low Voltage and Alarms | Theory Blueprint | 8 Questions |
| Practical Motor Control | Practical | 20 Points |
| Practical Transformer | Practical | 20 Points |
| Practical Doorbell | Practical | 10 Points |
| Practical Lighting | Practical | 10 Points |
| Practical Simple Bending | Practical | 10 Points |
| Practical Complex Bending | Practical | 20 Points |
| Practical Material Identification | Practical | 10 Points |
| NEC Edition | References | 2020 |
| New Mexico Electrical Code | References | 2020 |
| NESC | References | 2007 |
| Combination Fee | Fees | $206.64 |
Review electrical principles, definitions, safe installations, working clearances, equipment ratings, electrical plans, and common electrical formulas. This is especially important for the closed-book Theory examination.
Study services, feeders, branch circuits, conductor sizes, electrical loads, disconnects, and protective devices. This is the largest Part 1 Code category with seven questions.
Review circuit breakers, fuses, overload protection, fault protection, and NEC Article 240.
Study grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding, bonding jumpers, service bonding, and effective fault-current paths. Practice NEC Article 250.
Study conductor ampacity, insulation, material selection, temperature adjustments, and applicable NEC conductor tables.
Review conduit types, raceway supports, conduit fill, box fill, wiring methods, and fittings.
Review hazardous locations, specialized installations, unusual equipment, and additional safety requirements.
Study luminaires, receptacles, switches, signs, equipment ratings, and installation requirements.
Review motor branch circuits, motor controllers, transformer fundamentals, generator basics, equipment disconnects, and practical operation.
Study NMAC 14.10.4 and the New Mexico amendments to the 2020 NEC. State-specific code questions are included in the Part 1 blueprint.
Study low-voltage wiring, signaling circuits, alarms, doorbells, basic controls, and communications systems. Low Voltage, Including Alarms, is the second-largest Theory category.
Prepare for motor controls, transformers, doorbell wiring, lighting circuits, simple conduit bending, complex conduit bending, and electrical materials identification.
Part 1: Eleven official Code categories totaling 50 questions.
Part 2: Nine official Theory categories totaling 50 questions.
Practical: Seven official task groups totaling 100 points.
Passing: 75% on each assessment.
Start with the current published PSI Journeyman Candidate Information Bulletin.
Write down the Code, Theory, and Practical requirements.
For Part 1, prepare the 2020 National Electrical Code and 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code.
Practice code navigation and table lookups.
Spend additional time on services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding, and bonding.
For Part 2, close your books and review electrical theory.
Memorize formulas and important electrical principles.
Practice low-voltage and alarm concepts.
For the practical, develop hands-on confidence through supervised training.
Review motor controls, transformers, doorbells, lighting, conduit bending, and material identification.
Use the 2020 Complete Journeyman Electrician Package for code and calculations practice.
Code study: Open book using the 2020 NEC and approved state references.
Theory study: Closed book with memory-based formulas and concepts.
Practical study: Supervised, hands-on electrical training.
Timing: Practice each assessment separately.
The practical examination evaluates electrical assembly and identification skills. This simplified diagram shows several systems candidates should recognize.
Educational overview of practical assessment categories, not an installation schematic. Actual wiring practice should be supervised and safely de-energized.
Confirm that Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical matches your electrical career goals.
Gather the four years of required electrical experience, generally 8,000 hours, and any approved training records.
Submit the appropriate CID and PSI application documents and experience verification.
Wait for PSI preapproval and schedule within the permitted eligibility period.
Study the eleven official Part 1 subjects, New Mexico amendments, and approved reference rules.
Practice electrical principles, low voltage, calculations, wiring methods, and trade concepts without references.
Practice motor controls, transformers, doorbells, lighting, conduit bending, and material identification under suitable supervision.
Finish the CID certification process and comply with renewal and continuing education requirements.
These weights come from the official 50-question Code Examination blueprint.
Part 1 total: 50 questions.
Largest category: Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits, seven questions.
Passing: 38 points.
Time: 145 minutes.
| Book or Reference | Edition | Exam-Day Status |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70 National Electrical Code | 2020 | Approved for Part 1 Code Examination. |
| National Electrical Code Handbook | 2020 | Approved alternative for Part 1. |
| New Mexico Electrical Code, NMAC 14.10.4 | 2020 | Approved for Part 1. |
| National Electrical Safety Code | 2007 | Approved Part 1 reference. |
| American Electricians' Handbook | 17th Edition, 2021 | Theory study resource, not allowed during Part 2. |
| Ugly's Electrical References | 2008, 2011, or 2014 Listed | Theory study resource, not allowed during Part 2. |
| NFPA 72 | 2010 Listed for Theory References | Low-voltage and alarm study only; Part 2 is closed book. |
| 2020 Journeyman Electrician Study Guide | 2020 NEC-Based | Home study only. |
| Electrician's Practice Calculations Exams | 2020 | Home study only. |
| 2020 Journeyman Online Test Success Kit | 2020 NEC-Based | Home study only. |
| 2026 Journeyman Electrician Study Guide | 2026 NEC-Based | Updated-code learning only for current EE-98J exam. |
| 2026 National Electrical Code | 2026 | Not the edition currently listed for the EE-98J Code Examination. |
Part 1: Open book with approved 2020 electrical code references.
Part 2: Closed book. The listed theory publications are not permitted in the examination room.
Practical: Hands-on assessment with its own procedures.
Reference rules: Approved books must be bound. Prior highlighting, underlining, and permanent tabs are allowed; handwritten notes and temporary tabs are not.
Part 1 and Part 2 require different study methods.
For Code, practice looking up rules in the 2020 NEC.
For Theory, practice answering without any books.
For the Practical, practice safe electrical work with proper equipment and supervision.
An EE-98J certificate holder may perform qualifying journeyman residential and commercial electrical work under an appropriately licensed contractor.
The state rules permit EE-98J certificate holders to work under EE-98, ER-1, and electrical specialty contractor licenses.
However, when the employing contractor has a narrower classification, the journeyman must work within that contractor's licensed scope.
Typical electrical work may involve services, branch circuits, feeders, lighting, equipment, motors, controls, and permitted electrical installation activities.
The individual certificate does not automatically authorize the holder to operate an independent electrical contracting business.
Individual credential: EE-98J.
Applicable contractor classifications: EE-98, ER-1, and authorized specialties.
Work scope: Governed by the employing contractor's license.
Independent contracting: Requires separate contractor licensing authorization.
| Classification | Purpose | Important Difference |
|---|---|---|
| EE-98J | Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical. | Individual certificate; four years of experience. |
| EE-98 | Residential and Commercial Electrical contractor classification. | Business and qualifying-party licensing path. |
| ER-1J | Journeyman Residential Wiring. | Separate, narrower journeyman category. |
| ER-1 | Residential Electrical Wiring contractor classification. | Contractor business classification. |
| EL-1J | Journeyman Electrical Distribution Systems. | Distribution and transmission scope. |
| ES-1J | Journeyman Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting. | Specialized sign-related work. |
| ES-3J | Journeyman Low Voltage Special Systems. | Specialty sound, alarm, and limited-voltage systems. |
| Qualifying Party | Supports a contractor business license. | Separate certification and contractor exam requirements. |
| Contractor Business and Law | Required for applicable contractor licensing. | Not one of the EE-98J individual journeyman assessments. |
50 Questions • 145 Minutes • Open Book
50 Questions • 120 Minutes • Closed Book
100 Points • 120 Minutes • 75 Points to Pass
The New Mexico EE-98J certification process is challenging because it requires three different types of performance.
Part 1 tests code application.
Part 2 tests electrical theory without books.
The practical exam tests hands-on electrical work.
On Part 1, candidates have 145 minutes for 50 questions.
That gives an average of about two minutes and fifty-four seconds per question.
Part 2 gives candidates 120 minutes for 50 questions.
That is about two minutes and twenty-four seconds per question.
The practical examination contains several different projects within a 120-minute period.
Passing requires both accuracy and careful time management.
Some electricians feel more comfortable with tools than written tests.
Others find it easier to answer NEC questions than to perform conduit bends.
The strongest preparation addresses both needs.
A good study guide helps with Code and Theory.
Hands-on training helps with the Practical.
Neither should replace the other.
The following are related products sold by Contractor Exam Preps.
The 2020 NEC-based materials are especially relevant because the published New Mexico EE-98J Code Examination currently lists the 2020 NEC.
2020 NEC • Journeyman Guide • Calculations • Online Course
Best for: New Mexico EE-98J candidates who want study materials aligned with the 2020 NEC code edition presently listed by PSI.
Important: This package supports written exam study. Candidates must also complete appropriate physical practice for the practical examination. The state amendments and National Electrical Safety Code should be obtained separately as needed.
Spiral NEC • Calculations • Practice Exams • Study Support
Best for: Electricians who prefer a spiral-bound codebook during home study and want calculations practice with structured online review.
Important: Confirm PSI's book-binding rules for any specific copy you intend to bring to the examination center.
2026 NEC • Current-Code Learning • Practice Tests
Best for: Electricians seeking updated-code education in addition to examination preparation.
Important: The 2026 NEC is not the edition identified in the presently published New Mexico EE-98J Part 1 bulletin. Do not bring it as a substitute for the approved 2020 NEC.
Most directly matched code edition: 2020 Journeyman Electrician Complete Package.
Newer-code education: 2026 Journeyman Study Guide and NEC Combo.
Exam reference: Follow the 2020 NEC requirements in the current published PSI EE-98J bulletin.
Practical preparation: Use appropriate supervised hands-on electrical training.
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New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Certification
The commonly requested residential and commercial journeyman classification is EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
The New Mexico Construction Industries Division regulates journeyman certification through the Regulation and Licensing Department.
No. EE-98J is an individual journeyman certificate. EE-98 is a separate electrical contracting business classification with its own requirements.
The state requires four years of qualifying electrical experience, generally equivalent to 8,000 hours.
Yes. New Mexico permits EE-98J journeymen to work under EE-98, ER-1, and applicable electrical specialty licenses, provided the work remains within the employing contractor's authorized scope.
PSI Code Examination
The current published PSI journeyman bulletin lists 50 questions.
Part 1 allows 145 minutes, or two hours and twenty-five minutes.
Part 1 requires 75%, listed as 38 points out of 50 questions.
Yes. Approved references may be used during Part 1.
The currently published PSI EE-98J Code Examination reference list specifies the 2020 National Electrical Code or 2020 NEC Handbook.
The 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, NMAC 14.10.4, is among the approved references. The Part 1 blueprint includes four New Mexico State Code questions.
Yes. PSI permits permanent tabs in approved references. Temporary tabs and handwritten notes are prohibited.
PSI Theory Examination
The Theory Examination contains 50 questions.
The current published time limit is 120 minutes.
No. Part 2 Theory is closed book.
General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements contains eighteen questions, the largest Part 2 category.
Yes. Low Voltage, Including Alarms, contains eight questions.
Practical Electrical Examination
Yes. The published EE-98J examination structure includes a Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical Practical Examination.
The practical is worth 100 points.
It allows 120 minutes, and candidates need 75 points to pass.
The official outline includes motor control, transformers, doorbells, lighting, simple conduit bending, complex conduit bending, and materials identification.
The motor control project is worth 20 points.
Complex conduit bending is worth 20 points. Simple conduit bending is worth another 10 points.
Experience, Reciprocity, and Fees
The published fee is $68.88 per assessment, with a combination fee of $206.64 for the three parts. Confirm current prices during scheduling.
Yes. CID lists EE-98J reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, subject to eligibility conditions.
No. CID identifies EE-98J as the electrical journeyman classification covered by its published reciprocity policy.
The published PSI journeyman bulletin requires approved candidates to test within six months of eligibility approval.
The published PSI bulletin states that passing scores are valid for one year from the examination date.
New Mexico journeyman certificates follow a three-year certification period, subject to the applicable renewal requirements.
Contractor Exam Preps Books
Yes. The store sells the 2020 Complete Journeyman Electrician Package with a 2020 NEC, study guide, calculations practice, and online support.
Yes. It includes 2020 NEC code-navigation practice and study resources for code-based journeyman questions.
Yes. It includes Electrician's Practice Calculations Exams 2020 for electrical math and calculation practice.
Yes. Contractor Exam Preps lists a 2020 Journeyman Electrician Jump Start Book Package with Spiral-Bound NEC.
You can study newer code concepts with 2026 materials, but the currently published PSI EE-98J Code Examination lists the 2020 NEC. Prepare using the officially approved 2020 edition for the actual exam.
No. EE-98J includes a practical exam, so candidates need appropriate hands-on skill training as well as written exam preparation.
No. Study products support preparation but do not guarantee an examination result or state certification approval.
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The video provides general journeyman electrical preparation advice.
It does not replace New Mexico's official EE-98J examination structure.
New Mexico reminder: The current published Code Examination lists the 2020 NEC. The EE-98J process also includes a closed-book Theory Examination and a separate hands-on practical test.
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New Mexico credential: EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical.
Official exam-day code: 2020 NEC under the presently published PSI bulletin.
Additional assessments: Closed-book Theory and hands-on Practical.
Use the New Mexico Construction Industries Division and PSI for official certification, examination, and reference rules.
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