New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico GS-25 swimming pools contractor exam with organized, exam-focused references. This package includes the listed code, safety, concrete, reinforcement, shotcrete, excavation, pool operation, and swimming pool references needed to support open-book study and reference navigation.

This highlighted and tabbed book package includes New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021, New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021, International Building Code, 2021, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021, Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Pool and Spa Operator Handbook, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, Placing Reinforcing Bars, Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021.

Swimming pool contractor exam preparation requires a strong mix of code knowledge and construction understanding. Candidates may already have field experience with pool layout, excavation, forming, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, shotcrete, piping, circulation equipment, pool barriers, safety requirements, equipment rooms, drainage, structural coordination, and customer project planning. The GS-25 exam also requires the ability to locate information inside multiple approved references and apply that information to exam-style questions.

A highlighted and tabbed book package helps make that process more manageable. Instead of using plain references with no navigation support, candidates receive books prepared to support organized study. Highlighting and tabs help students focus on important sections, repeated topics, definitions, tables, and code areas that may need to be reviewed again and again during preparation.

The reference list for the New Mexico GS-25 exam is broad because swimming pool construction touches several trade areas. Candidates need to understand pool and spa code requirements, building code provisions, residential and commercial code organization, OSHA construction safety, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bar placement, shotcrete application, excavation practices, pipe work, and pool operation concepts. This package brings those references together in a study-ready format.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam is intended for candidates preparing to demonstrate knowledge of swimming pool and spa construction, code requirements, construction safety, excavation, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, piping, pool operation concepts, building code requirements, and open-book reference use. This highlighted and tabbed book package supports preparation by organizing the listed references for repeated study and faster navigation.

Important study areas include International Swimming Pool and Spa Code organization, New Mexico commercial and residential building code provisions, International Building Code navigation, International Residential Code navigation, OSHA construction safety, pool and spa operation concepts, water circulation awareness, concrete materials, reinforcing bar placement, shotcrete application, excavation practices, pipe installation, trenching, backfill, equipment-related topics, barriers, safety, tables, figures, notes, definitions, and exceptions.

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 supports preparation for pool and spa code requirements. Candidates should review pool and spa terminology, barriers, circulation system awareness, equipment-related provisions, public and residential pool concepts, safety provisions, construction requirements, and code organization. This reference should be a central part of GS-25 preparation because it directly addresses swimming pool and spa code topics.

New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021 and New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 support state-specific building code preparation. Candidates should study these references alongside the model building codes so they can recognize New Mexico provisions and locate state material when a question points to a New Mexico-specific topic.

International Building Code, 2021 and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 support general building code preparation. Candidates should review code organization, definitions, occupancy and construction concepts where applicable, residential requirements, safety provisions, barriers, structural coordination awareness, tables, notes, and exceptions. Swimming pool construction may require understanding how pool work interacts with building code requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports construction safety preparation. Candidates should review excavation safety, protective systems, personal protective equipment, ladders, fall protection awareness, tools, equipment safety, hazard communication, and jobsite safety responsibilities. Pool construction involves excavation, concrete, equipment, and jobsite hazards, so safety reference navigation is important.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, Placing Reinforcing Bars, and Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022 support the concrete and structural side of swimming pool preparation. Candidates should study concrete materials, mixture concepts, reinforcement placement, bar support, steel positioning, shotcrete application, curing awareness, placement quality, and field coordination. Pool shells and related concrete work require careful attention to materials and placement methods.

Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports preparation for excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, equipment use, and underground construction practices. Swimming pool projects often involve excavation and underground piping, making this reference useful for practical construction questions. Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports review of pool operation concepts, water treatment awareness, circulation, equipment, safety, and maintenance-related topics.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) examination is an open book test using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing approved reference materials to the examination center when required by testing instructions. This package includes the listed references in a highlighted and tabbed format to support study and open-book navigation.

Open-book testing rewards preparation with the actual references. Candidates should not wait until exam day to learn where information is located. The GS-25 book list covers pool and spa code, state building code provisions, model building codes, OSHA safety, pool operation, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, pipe work, and excavation. Candidates should practice moving between references until they can identify which book applies to each question topic.

Reference materials must be bound and may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination, and candidates are not permitted to write in the references during the testing session.

Open-book preparation should include regular practice with tables of contents, indexes, code chapters, definitions, specification-style sections, safety sections, pool code topics, concrete material topics, reinforcing bar topics, shotcrete topics, pipe and excavation sections, tables, figures, notes, and exceptions. Candidates should also practice deciding which reference to use first based on the subject of the question.

The highlighted and tabbed format helps support that routine by making important sections easier to locate. Tabs and highlighting are most useful when candidates have practiced with them repeatedly during study. Candidates should learn what each tab marks, why key sections are highlighted, and how the marked areas connect to common swimming pool contractor exam topics.

Licensing Steps

Candidates preparing for the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam should begin by confirming that this classification matches their licensing goal. Swimming pool contractor work can involve pool and spa construction, excavation, concrete placement, shotcrete, reinforcing steel, piping, circulation equipment, barriers, drainage, code compliance, safety planning, and project coordination.

A practical preparation path includes reviewing the exam focus, obtaining the listed references, studying the highlighted and tabbed books, practicing open-book reference navigation, reviewing swimming pool construction topics, completing the proper application or approval process when required, scheduling the exam, and arriving at the test center with proper identification and approved materials. Candidates should also review all testing instructions before exam day.

Study should begin with the pool-specific reference. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 should be reviewed for pool and spa terminology, construction requirements, barriers, safety provisions, circulation system awareness, and equipment-related code topics. Candidates should become familiar with how the book is organized and how to locate pool-specific requirements quickly.

Candidates should then study the New Mexico building code references and the model building codes. The New Mexico Commercial Building Code, New Mexico Residential Building Code, International Building Code, and International Residential Code can support questions involving code organization, building requirements, residential conditions, commercial conditions, safety provisions, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

Construction practice references should be reviewed throughout preparation. OSHA supports safety topics. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports concrete materials. Placing Reinforcing Bars supports reinforcement placement. Guide to Shotcrete supports shotcrete methods. Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports excavation and piping work. Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports pool operation concepts. Candidates should rotate through the entire reference list so they are not overly dependent on only one book.

GS-25 questions often contain details that affect the correct answer, such as pool type, barrier condition, excavation situation, pipe installation issue, concrete material topic, reinforcing bar placement detail, shotcrete condition, safety requirement, New Mexico code provision, model code section, pool equipment topic, or operation-related concept. Candidates should practice identifying the key subject before opening a book. This helps them select the correct reference and avoid losing time in the wrong source.

State Requirements

New Mexico GS-25 preparation requires study of swimming pool and spa code material, New Mexico building code provisions, model building codes, OSHA safety, pool operation, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, pipe work, excavation, and open-book reference navigation. This package includes all listed references in a highlighted and tabbed format for organized preparation.

New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021 and New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021 are state-specific references included in this package. Candidates should study these books directly and practice locating New Mexico provisions. State code familiarity helps candidates prepare for questions that require attention to New Mexico material rather than only model code language.

International Building Code, 2021 and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 support model code review. Candidates should study code organization, definitions, safety provisions, building construction topics, residential construction topics, tables, notes, exceptions, and related requirements that may connect to swimming pool construction.

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 is an important pool-specific reference for this package. Candidates should study pool and spa requirements, barriers, safety provisions, equipment-related topics, construction requirements, definitions, and code organization. This book helps connect swimming pool field experience to code-based exam preparation.

The included construction references support the field side of GS-25 preparation. OSHA supports construction safety. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures supports concrete knowledge. Placing Reinforcing Bars supports reinforcement placement. Guide to Shotcrete supports shotcrete practices. Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports underground work and excavation. Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports operation and maintenance concepts. Candidates should understand how these references relate to actual swimming pool construction.

Reference Books

• New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of New Mexico commercial building code provisions, state-specific building requirements, code organization, definitions, tables, notes, exceptions, and commercial construction topics related to exam preparation.
• New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of New Mexico residential building code provisions, state-specific residential requirements, code organization, residential construction topics, definitions, tables, and exceptions.
• International Building Code, 2021
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of building code organization, definitions, construction requirements, safety provisions, tables, notes, exceptions, and model code navigation.
• International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of residential code organization, one- and two-family dwelling requirements, definitions, safety provisions, tables, notes, exceptions, and residential code navigation.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of construction safety regulations, excavation safety, protective systems, personal protective equipment, equipment safety, ladders, fall protection awareness, and OSHA construction standards.
• Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of pool and spa operation concepts, circulation awareness, water treatment concepts, equipment, safety, maintenance awareness, and operating principles.
• Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of concrete materials, mixture design, cementitious materials, aggregates, admixtures, water, placing, curing, strength, durability, and quality control concepts.
• Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of reinforcing bar placement, bar supports, spacing awareness, lap and placement concepts, field coordination, and reinforcement practices for concrete construction.
• Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of shotcrete materials, application methods, placement practices, reinforcement coordination, surface preparation, curing awareness, and quality considerations.
• Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of excavation operations, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, equipment use, underground work, utility coordination, and field construction practices.
• International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021
  This highlighted and tabbed reference supports study of pool and spa code requirements, terminology, barriers, safety provisions, construction requirements, equipment-related topics, circulation awareness, and pool code navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package supports exam preparation by giving candidates organized references for study and open-book navigation. The package is not a shortcut around studying; it is a tool that helps candidates build a stronger reference routine.

Pool and spa code preparation should include International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021. Candidates should review pool and spa definitions, construction requirements, safety provisions, barriers, circulation system topics, equipment-related provisions, and code organization. This reference should be used often because many swimming pool contractor topics connect directly to pool-specific code language.

Building code preparation should include New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021, New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021, International Building Code, 2021, and International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021. Candidates should practice locating definitions, tables, sections, notes, exceptions, and state-specific provisions. Building code questions may require careful attention to whether the situation is residential, commercial, model-code-based, or New Mexico-specific.

Concrete and structural preparation should include Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, Placing Reinforcing Bars, and Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022. Candidates should study concrete ingredients, mixture design concepts, reinforcement placement, bar support, spacing awareness, shotcrete application, curing, placement quality, and field coordination. Pool construction often depends on proper concrete and reinforcement practices.

Excavation and pipe preparation should include Pipe and Excavation Contracting. Candidates should review excavation procedures, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, equipment use, and underground work. Pool construction can involve major excavation and underground piping, so this reference should be included in regular study.

Safety preparation should include Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA). Candidates should review construction safety, excavation safety, protective systems, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, equipment safety, ladders, and fall protection awareness. Safety questions may require direct reference lookup and careful reading.

Pool operation preparation should include Pool and Spa Operator Handbook. Candidates should review pool operation concepts, circulation, water treatment awareness, equipment, maintenance, safety, and operating principles. This reference helps candidates connect construction knowledge with the operating function of pool and spa systems.

A strong study routine should include both reading and active reference practice. Candidates should identify a topic, locate it in the proper reference, read the surrounding section, review related definitions, tables, figures, notes, or exceptions, and practice returning to that location. Repetition helps candidates use the references more efficiently during open-book testing.

The most effective preparation combines field knowledge, code reading, and reference navigation. Candidates should know where major pool and spa, building code, safety, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, pipe, excavation, and operation topics are located. Highlighted and tabbed books help support that process by making important sections easier to find and review.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused study support designed around the way open-book contractor exams are actually taken. For the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam, preparation is not only about having the right references. It is about learning how to use those references, recognize key terms, locate sections quickly, and apply pool construction, code, safety, concrete, excavation, piping, and operation knowledge with confidence.

This highlighted and tabbed book package supports candidates by making the study references easier to navigate. The pool and spa code reference supports swimming pool requirements. The New Mexico and model building codes support code-based construction review. OSHA supports safety study. Concrete, reinforcing bar, and shotcrete references support pool shell and structural preparation. Pipe and excavation material supports underground construction topics. Pool operation material supports circulation, water treatment, equipment, and maintenance awareness.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-oriented. Candidates are encouraged to build strong study habits, review the references repeatedly, practice open-book navigation, understand how tabs and highlighted sections are organized, and connect exam questions to the correct source material. The goal is to reduce confusion, improve study structure, and help candidates feel more prepared when using their books under exam conditions.

Many GS-25 candidates have pool construction, concrete, excavation, plumbing, equipment, service, or field experience but are less familiar with moving through a large set of references under exam pressure. 1 Exam Prep helps support that transition by providing organized books and encouraging a study routine built around real reference use. Candidates still need consistent study and careful preparation, but a highlighted and tabbed book package can make the process more focused and manageable.

FAQ

What is included in this highlighted and tabbed book package?

This package includes New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021; New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021; International Building Code, 2021; International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021; Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); Pool and Spa Operator Handbook; Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition; Placing Reinforcing Bars; Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022; Pipe and Excavation Contracting; and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021.

How long should I allow for the order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Is this package for the New Mexico GS-25 swimming pools contractor exam?

Yes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam with the listed highlighted and tabbed references.

Is the New Mexico GS-25 exam open book?

Yes. The exam is an open-book test using approved references. Candidates should bring only approved materials and follow all exam-room rules for books, tabs, highlighting, and written notes.

Why are highlighted and tabbed books helpful?

Highlighted and tabbed books help candidates move through references more efficiently during study. They can make important sections easier to find and help candidates build a stronger reference-navigation routine before exam day.

Can I use temporary tabs or Post-it notes in the exam?

Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam. Permanent tabs are allowed. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination.

What topics should I study for the GS-25 exam?

Candidates should study swimming pool and spa code requirements, New Mexico building code provisions, model building codes, OSHA construction safety, pool operation concepts, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bar placement, shotcrete, pipe and excavation work, barriers, equipment-related topics, and open-book reference navigation.

Does this book package include an online course?

This product is a highlighted and tabbed book package. It includes the listed books prepared for study and reference navigation.

Does this package guarantee a passing score?

No product can guarantee an exam result. This package supports candidates with organized highlighted and tabbed references, exam-focused study structure, and open-book navigation support.