The New Mexico Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection Systems Contractor ES-2 Exam Book Package is a specialized, code-driven reference collection designed to prepare you for the ES-2 Electrical Contractor licensing exam in New Mexico.
Built for contractors and electrical professionals working with corrosion control systems and lightning protection installations, this package provides the essential resources needed to understand advanced protection methods, interpret code requirements, and ensure safe, compliant system design and installation. It is specifically structured to help you succeed in the open-book exam while strengthening your real-world expertise in these highly specialized systems.
This package emphasizes system protection, grounding, and safety compliance, ensuring you can confidently design and install systems that protect structures, equipment, and infrastructure from corrosion and lightning-related damage.
Provides foundational electrical requirements including grounding, bonding, wiring methods, and system protection—critical for both cathodic and lightning protection systems.
The primary standard for lightning protection design and installation. Covers air terminals, down conductors, grounding systems, bonding, and surge protection—essential for ES-2 exam preparation.
State-specific amendments and administrative rules that modify and supplement the NEC, ensuring compliance with New Mexico enforcement standards.
New Mexico ES-2 Contractor Exam (Cathodic & Lightning Protection Systems)
Lightning protection system design and installation (NFPA 780)
Grounding, bonding, and surge protection requirements
Cathodic protection system fundamentals and applications
Corrosion prevention for pipelines, tanks, and structures
Code interpretation and enforcement (NEC + NMAC)
Identifying system deficiencies and compliance issues
✔ Specialty Protection Focus – Covers lightning and corrosion control systems
✔ NEC + NFPA Integration – Combines electrical and protection standards
✔ State + National Code Alignment – Includes New Mexico-specific requirements
✔ Optimized for Open-Book Exams – Quickly locate answers under time pressure
✔ High-Safety Emphasis – Designed for critical infrastructure protection
Individuals pursuing the New Mexico ES-2 Contractor License
Contractors working with lightning protection systems
Professionals involved in cathodic protection and corrosion control
Electrical specialists handling grounding and system protection
Anyone looking to pass the exam on the first attempt
With the right references and a strong understanding of cathodic and lightning protection systems, you’ll be fully prepared to pass your exam and deliver safe, durable, and code-compliant protection solutions for critical infrastructure and facilities.