The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the New Mexico EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines Contractor examination while also building the licensing and business foundation needed to operate as a contractor with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive solution combines highlighted and tabbed technical references, Business and Law books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance into one organized package.

The New Mexico EL-1 classification applies to electrical distribution and transmission systems operating over 5,000 volts nominal. Its scope includes qualifying overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission circuits, equipment, towers, tower foundations, supporting structures, associated excavation and trenching, ductwork, substations, and terminal facilities.

The technical books include the National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020, the New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020, and the National Electrical Safety Code 2017. Business references include the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition, the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006, and the New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006.

All books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized studying and faster reference navigation. Highlighting brings attention to important information, while permanent tabs help candidates move between major electrical, safety, business, and licensing subjects more efficiently.

The 1 Package is priced at $2,685 plus a refundable deposit of $450, for a total of $3,135.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Exam Details

The New Mexico EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines examination is administered by PSI as part of the licensing process overseen by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Construction Industries Division.

• Exam: EL-1 Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines
• Testing Provider: PSI
• Number of Questions: 100
• Passing Score: 75%
• Time Allowed: 265 minutes
• Exam Format: Open book

The examination covers the specialized technical knowledge associated with electrical distribution and transmission systems. The published content areas include general knowledge and electrical installation requirements, electrical supply and substations, transformers, conductors, poles and structures, grounding methods, overhead systems, underground systems, equipment and safety, and equipment operating above 600 volts.

General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements accounts for 12 questions. Electrical Supply and Substations accounts for 6 questions. Transformers and Conductors each account for 12 questions.

Poles and Structures and Grounding Methods each account for 10 questions. Overhead and Underground each account for 8 questions. Equipment and Safety accounts for 12 questions, while Equipment over 600 Volts represents 10 questions.

This content distribution requires preparation across the entire electrical supply system rather than focusing on only one code chapter. Candidates should understand how transformers, conductors, grounding, supporting structures, high-voltage equipment, overhead lines, underground systems, and substations function together.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico EL-1 examination is an open book test. Candidates may bring approved references into the examination according to PSI testing requirements.

The test contains 100 questions and provides 265 minutes. Effective reference navigation is therefore an important study skill. Candidates who are already familiar with the organization of their books can spend more time interpreting requirements and less time searching for information.

PSI permits approved references to contain highlighting, underlining, and permanent indexing subject to examination rules. Temporary removable tabs are not permitted. All books included with The 1 Package are highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation.

The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 supports study involving electrical installations, conductors, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, equipment, and higher-voltage electrical systems.

The New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020 provides New Mexico-specific requirements associated with the state's adopted electrical code.

The National Electrical Safety Code 2017 included with this package supports study of electric supply systems, overhead and underground lines, grounding, supporting structures, conductors, clearances, and other distribution and transmission safety concepts.

Candidates should use the specific reference editions permitted under current PSI examination-room requirements when taking the exam.

Licensing Steps

The 1 Package combines examination preparation with licensing and business-setup support to help candidates work through the major stages involved in pursuing a New Mexico EL-1 contractor license.

1. Confirm the EL-1 classification. Determine that the intended contracting work falls within electrical distribution and transmission systems operating above 5,000 volts nominal.
2. Document the required experience. New Mexico requires four years of applicable experience for the EL-1 classification.
3. Complete the Qualifying Party process. Submit applicable experience documentation and qualifying information.
4. Prepare for the trade examination. Study transformers, conductors, substations, grounding, structures, overhead lines, underground distribution, high-voltage equipment, and safety.
5. Prepare for Business and Law requirements. Use the included NASCLA and New Mexico licensing references to study contractor business and regulatory requirements.
6. Schedule and complete required examinations. PSI administers the applicable New Mexico contractor examinations.
7. Complete the contractor application process. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.
8. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or Corporation is included.
9. Obtain the business EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to help establish the company's federal tax identification.
10. Address contractor compliance. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to support understanding of requirements associated with operating the contracting business.

State Requirements

The New Mexico EL-1 classification covers electrical distribution and transmission systems over 5,000 volts nominal and requires four years of applicable experience.

The classification includes electrical systems and wiring methods operating above 5,000 volts nominal, overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission circuits, associated equipment, towers, tower foundations, other supporting structures, and related infrastructure.

The scope also includes associated excavation, trenching, boring, shoring, backfilling, compacting and ductwork, as well as substations and terminal facilities associated with qualifying EL-1 systems.

The EL-1 classification does not replace classifications assigned to other types of electrical work. New Mexico separately classifies residential and commercial electrical wiring and various electrical specialties. Contractors must perform work within the scope authorized by their classification.

A properly certified Qualifying Party is an important part of the contractor licensing structure. The Qualifying Party demonstrates the experience and examination qualifications associated with the applicable classification.

The contractor licensing process also includes business and legal requirements beyond technical trade knowledge. The 1 Package addresses this by pairing EL-1 technical preparation with business references, Application Service, entity formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. This reference covers conductors, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, electrical equipment, higher-voltage installations, and other electrical requirements relevant to EL-1 study.
• New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. This reference contains New Mexico-specific electrical requirements and amendments that operate alongside the adopted National Electrical Code.
• National Electrical Safety Code 2017
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. The NESC addresses electric supply systems, overhead and underground lines, clearances, grounding, supporting structures, conductors, and electrical safety principles associated with distribution and transmission systems.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. This business reference addresses contractor business practices, project management, contracts, financial responsibilities, risk management, and other business-law subjects.
• New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. This reference addresses statutory provisions governing construction industries and contractor licensing in New Mexico.
• New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  Included Book: Highlighted and tabbed. This reference supports study of New Mexico contractor licensing rules, requirements, and administrative responsibilities.

Test Information and Study Materials

EL-1 preparation should reflect the specialized nature of high-voltage electrical distribution and transmission work. Candidates should combine technical understanding with effective reference navigation.

Study transformers. Transformers represent 12 questions on the published content outline. Review installation, ratings, connections, protection, grounding, clearances, and transformer applications in distribution systems.

Review conductors. Conductors also account for 12 questions. Study conductor characteristics, support, installation, protection, clearances, and applications in both overhead and underground systems.

Strengthen grounding knowledge. Grounding Methods represents 10 questions. Review system grounding, equipment grounding, bonding, grounding electrodes, and protective grounding concepts.

Study poles and structures. Review poles, towers, foundations, clearances, supporting structures, and electrical supply-line construction requirements.

Prepare for overhead systems. Review overhead conductor clearances, support, crossings, structures, grounding, equipment, and applicable electrical safety principles.

Prepare for underground systems. Study underground conductors, cable systems, ducts, trenching, access, protection, separation, and installation requirements.

Review substations and supply systems. Study transformer arrangements, equipment clearances, grounding, access, protection, and the role of substations within electrical distribution networks.

Study equipment and safety. Equipment and Safety accounts for 12 questions. Candidates should understand guarding, equipment placement, access, clearances, grounding, and other safety-related requirements.

Review equipment operating over 600 volts. This category represents 10 questions and reinforces the high-voltage focus of the EL-1 examination.

Practice using highlighted and tabbed books. Learn the location represented by each tab and repeatedly navigate to common subjects. Familiarity with the physical layout of the references can support faster open-book lookups.

Include Business and Law preparation. Use the included NASCLA and New Mexico business references to study contractor responsibilities, licensing requirements, contracts, business management, and applicable regulations.

Use the full course-access period. The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access, allowing time to review difficult subjects, practice reference navigation, revisit technical concepts, and work through licensing and business setup requirements.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports New Mexico EL-1 candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, highlighted and tabbed references, business preparation, and licensing support.

The 1 Package extends beyond examination preparation by combining technical resources with the services needed to establish and organize a contracting business. Candidates receive 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance, EIN Filing, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

Trade-focused preparation emphasizes the subjects associated with the EL-1 examination, including transformers, conductors, grounding, overhead and underground systems, substations, high-voltage equipment, supporting structures, and electrical safety.

The highlighted and tabbed reference books provide an organized study system. Candidates can use tabs as navigation landmarks and highlighted sections as visual guides while building familiarity with electrical, safety, and business requirements.

Business Formation support helps establish an LLC or Corporation for the contracting business. EIN Filing supports obtaining the federal Employer Identification Number used for business banking, taxation, hiring employees, and other business operations.

Contractor Compliance Guidance supports understanding the requirements associated with operating within New Mexico's contractor licensing framework, while Application Service helps candidates work through the licensing application process.

1 Exam Prep's goal is to bring exam preparation, licensing assistance, and business setup into one structured solution so candidates can strengthen their technical knowledge while establishing the administrative foundation needed for a contracting business.

The 1 Package Price: $2,685 plus a refundable deposit of $450, for a total of $3,135.

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

What is included in The 1 Package for the New Mexico EL-1 contractor?

The package includes the six listed highlighted and tabbed technical and business books, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation assistance, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

How much does The 1 Package cost?

The package price is $2,685 plus a refundable deposit of $450, for a total of $3,135.

Are all books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and reference navigation.

How long is the course access period?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include business formation?

Yes. Business Formation support for an LLC or Corporation is included as part of the all-inclusive business setup solution.

Does the package include EIN filing?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to help establish the business's federal Employer Identification Number.

Is contractor compliance guidance included?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist with understanding requirements associated with operating a New Mexico contracting business.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Is the New Mexico EL-1 examination open book?

Yes. The EL-1 examination is an open-book test subject to PSI examination rules.

How many questions are on the EL-1 exam?

The EL-1 examination contains 100 questions and allows 265 minutes for completion.

What score is required to pass the EL-1 examination?

The required passing score is 75%.

How much experience is required for the New Mexico EL-1 classification?

The EL-1 classification requires four years of applicable experience.