The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package for the New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam is an all-inclusive exam preparation, licensing support, and business setup solution for electrical contractors preparing to move forward in New Mexico. This package is built for candidates who want more than a basic book bundle. It combines the listed electrical references, business and trade course access, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, contractor compliance guidance, and a credit toward the required New Mexico contractor bond.

The New Mexico EE-98 classification covers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less. It includes electrical systems and wiring methods within that voltage limit, along with work identified in several electrical specialty classifications and related excavation, trenching, boring, shoring, backfilling, and compacting for electrical systems and wiring methods. Because this license classification is broad and code-driven, candidates should prepare with the correct electrical code references and a structured study plan.

This all-inclusive package includes the listed reference books, business and trade course access, 1 year of course access, Application Service, LLC or Corporation business formation support, EIN filing, contractor compliance guidance, and bond support. The package price is $2,685 plus a $450 deposit, for a total of $3,135. This package also includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, with 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s bond.

For contractors who want a complete path from exam preparation to business readiness, The 1 Package provides a structured solution. It supports the technical side of EE-98 Part 1 exam preparation while also helping with licensing paperwork, business setup, EIN filing, compliance guidance, and bonding. This gives candidates a more organized way to prepare for the exam and build a stronger foundation for operating as an electrical contractor in New Mexico.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam is designed for candidates pursuing the state’s broad residential, commercial, and industrial electrical contractor classification. Part 1 focuses on commercial and industrial electrical knowledge, making the National Electrical Code, New Mexico Electrical Code, and National Electrical Safety Code key references for preparation.

The trade portion of preparation should include electrical code navigation, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductor sizing, raceways, boxes, cabinets, panelboards, transformers, motors, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, equipment installation, working clearances, load calculations, safety rules, and commercial and industrial electrical applications. Candidates should also understand how New Mexico electrical code provisions modify or apply the 2020 NEC within the state.

The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020 is the primary technical reference for electrical installation rules, definitions, calculations, equipment requirements, safety standards, wiring methods, and electrical system design. The New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020 supports preparation for state-specific electrical code requirements and New Mexico adoption of the NEC. The National Electrical Safety Code, 2017 supports preparation for safety standards related to utility-type electrical systems, supply conductors, clearances, grounding, and electrical safety concepts.

The business and law portion is important because licensed contractors must understand more than electrical installation. Contractors must be prepared to manage projects, work with contracts, estimate jobs, maintain bonding and insurance, understand employment responsibilities, organize taxes, follow licensing laws, and operate professionally. The included NASCLA Contractors Guide and New Mexico licensing references help support this side of preparation.

Because the EE-98 classification is broad, candidates should approach preparation seriously. Field experience is valuable, but exam questions often require precise code knowledge and the ability to locate the correct rule quickly. The included business and trade course helps students study with structure, review exam-relevant concepts, and build stronger reference navigation skills before exam day.

Open Book Test

The New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam is an open book, reference-based exam using approved materials. Open book testing allows candidates to use approved references during the exam, but it still requires preparation, organization, pacing, and familiarity with the books.

An open book electrical exam is not a simple lookup exercise. The correct answer may depend on a specific NEC article, definition, table, exception, calculation, installation rule, New Mexico code provision, safety code requirement, business law concept, or licensing rule. Candidates who are not familiar with the references may lose valuable time searching and may miss small details that change the answer.

For EE-98 Part 1 candidates, preparation should include repeated practice with the reference set. Students should become comfortable using each book’s table of contents, index, chapter organization, tables, examples, definitions, and article structure. The goal is to know which reference is most likely to contain the answer and how to move through that reference efficiently under testing conditions.

Electrical candidates should practice locating information related to services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductor ampacity, raceways, motors, transformers, commercial and industrial wiring methods, electrical safety, contractor business law, and New Mexico licensing requirements. Timed practice, reference navigation, and missed-question review can help students improve both speed and accuracy.

Licensing Steps

New Mexico contractor licensing requires candidates to follow the state process for the classification they are pursuing. For the EE-98 Residential and Commercial Electrical classification, candidates should prepare for the required exam process, complete the correct application materials, meet qualifying party requirements, maintain required bonding, and operate under the proper license classification.

The 1 Package includes Application Service to help customers organize the licensing paperwork. Contractor licensing applications can involve classification selection, qualifying party information, business entity details, supporting documentation, bond requirements, and compliance-related items. Application Service helps reduce confusion by supporting the paperwork side of the licensing process.

Business formation is included with this package. Customers may choose LLC or Corporation setup support to help establish the business entity. A formal business structure helps a contractor present a professional identity, open business accounts, enter contracts, organize records, and separate business operations from personal activity.

EIN filing with the IRS is also included. An Employer Identification Number helps a contractor open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally. This step supports the administrative foundation of a contracting business and helps the company operate with better organization.

Contractor compliance guidance is included to help customers understand responsibilities tied to operating as a licensed contractor in New Mexico. Contractors must stay within the proper classification, maintain required bonding, follow applicable rules, and perform work in a professional manner. For a classification like EE-98, understanding the authorized scope of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work is an important part of responsible contracting.

This package also includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond. 1 Exam Prep covers the cost of the first year’s bond as part of this all-inclusive package. Bonding is a key licensing-related requirement and helps support the customer’s path toward contractor readiness.

State Requirements

The New Mexico EE-98 classification covers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less. This includes electrical systems and wiring methods within the classification’s voltage limit and related work identified within New Mexico’s electrical classification structure.

The classification also includes associated excavating, trenching, boring, shoring, backfilling, and compacting for electrical systems and wiring methods operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less. Candidates should understand the classification scope because it affects advertising, bidding, contracting, permitting, inspection coordination, and field work.

New Mexico contractors must also meet licensing responsibilities connected to the application process, contractor classification, bonding, business records, and compliance. This package includes the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement references to support preparation for state licensing responsibilities.

The EE-98 Part 1 preparation path should be treated as both a trade study process and a contractor readiness process. Candidates should prepare for commercial and industrial electrical code requirements, New Mexico electrical rules, safety code concepts, business law, and the responsibilities of operating as a licensed electrical contractor in New Mexico.

Reference Books

• Included Book: National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  The primary electrical code reference covering electrical definitions, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, equipment installation, and electrical safety requirements.
• Included Book: New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020
  A New Mexico electrical code reference used to understand state-specific electrical requirements, amendments, administrative provisions, and how New Mexico applies the 2020 National Electrical Code.
• Included Book: National Electrical Safety Code, 2017
  An electrical safety reference covering safety rules for electric supply and communication lines, equipment, clearances, grounding, work practices, and utility-related electrical safety concepts.
• Included Book: NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  A contractor business and law reference covering project management, contracts, estimating, financial management, safety, insurance, employment responsibilities, and general construction business operations.
• Included Book: New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  A New Mexico licensing law reference covering statutory rules related to construction industries licensing and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Book: New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  A New Mexico administrative rule reference focused on contractor licensing requirements, application-related rules, and regulatory responsibilities for contractors operating in the state.

Exam Room Approved Books

The EE-98 Part 1 exam is open book and uses approved references. Candidates should prepare with the books listed for the exam and become familiar with each reference before testing. This package includes the following preparation references:

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2020
  Used for electrical code navigation, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, and electrical installation requirements.
• New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4), 2020
  Used for New Mexico electrical code requirements, state amendments, administrative provisions, and state-specific electrical code application.
• National Electrical Safety Code, 2017
  Used for electrical safety rules, utility-related electrical safety concepts, clearances, grounding, supply conductors, and safety requirements.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th Edition
  Used for contractor business, law, and project management preparation.
• New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  Used for New Mexico construction licensing law and contractor regulatory responsibilities.
• New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  Used for New Mexico contractor licensing requirements and administrative rules.

Test Information and Study Materials

Preparation for the New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam should be organized around trade knowledge, electrical code navigation, safety requirements, business law, and New Mexico licensing rules. Candidates should study the NEC, New Mexico Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, NASCLA business guide, and New Mexico licensing materials.

Trade preparation should include services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, conductor ampacity, raceway fill, box fill, overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, motor circuits, transformers, commercial installations, industrial electrical concepts, working clearances, equipment installation, and electrical safety. Candidates should also review definitions, tables, calculations, and exceptions carefully because exam questions often depend on precise code language.

Business preparation should include contractor licensing rules, contracts, project management, estimating, insurance, bonding, employee responsibilities, tax organization, financial management, safety responsibilities, and contractor compliance. These topics matter because licensed contractors must manage both the electrical work and the business behind the work.

The included business and trade course helps students study with structure. Instead of reading randomly through each reference, candidates can focus on exam-relevant concepts, practice with question-style review, and build better open book test habits. This type of preparation helps students understand where information is located and how to apply it efficiently.

Students should review each book repeatedly before exam day. Good preparation includes learning the table of contents, using the index, identifying major topic sections, reviewing tables and examples, practicing timed lookups, and reviewing missed questions. The more comfortable a candidate becomes with the references, the more confidently they can approach the EE-98 Part 1 exam.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps students prepare for the New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam by combining books, course access, licensing application support, business formation, EIN filing, contractor compliance guidance, and bond credit in one all-inclusive solution. This gives candidates a more organized path from exam preparation to business setup.

The trade preparation helps students focus on commercial and industrial electrical code, NEC navigation, New Mexico electrical rules, National Electrical Safety Code concepts, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, wiring methods, electrical safety, and reference navigation. The course structure supports practice-oriented study and helps students become more comfortable using the books during an open book exam.

The business preparation helps candidates understand the responsibilities of licensed contracting. A contractor must manage projects, understand contracts, maintain records, handle bonding and insurance responsibilities, follow licensing rules, and operate professionally. The included business and law preparation supports that broader contractor foundation.

The Application Service helps students organize licensing paperwork. Business formation support helps establish the company as an LLC or Corporation. EIN filing supports banking, tax organization, hiring, and professional operations. Contractor compliance guidance helps customers better understand the responsibilities tied to licensed work in New Mexico.

The included bond credit adds another practical benefit. With 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, this package supports both the exam preparation side and the business setup side of the licensing process. 1 Exam Prep does not guarantee passing, licensing approval, or business results, but it provides structured support for candidates who want to prepare seriously and move forward with confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in The 1 Package for the New Mexico EE-98 Part 1 exam?

This package includes the listed reference books, business and trade course access, 1 year of course access, Application Service, business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, contractor compliance guidance, and a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond.

How much does this New Mexico EE-98 Part 1 package cost?

The package price is $2,685 plus a $450 deposit, for a total of $3,135. The package also includes a credit toward the required New Mexico contractor bond, with 1 Exam Prep covering the cost of the first year’s bond.

Is the New Mexico EE-98 Part 1 exam open book?

Yes. The New Mexico Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) Contractor EE-98 exam is an open book, reference-based exam using approved materials. Candidates should study with the books in advance so they can locate information quickly and accurately during the exam.

What type of work does the New Mexico EE-98 classification cover?

The EE-98 classification covers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less, including related electrical systems, wiring methods, and associated work within the authorized classification scope.

Does this package include business setup?

Yes. This package includes LLC or Corporation business formation support, EIN filing with the IRS, Application Service, and contractor compliance guidance to help customers prepare for professional contractor operations.

Does this package include help with the New Mexico contractor bond?

Yes. This package includes a credit toward the required $10,000 New Mexico contractor bond, and 1 Exam Prep covers the cost of the first year’s bond.

Does this package include both business and trade preparation?

Yes. The package includes a business and trade course with 1 year of course access. The trade side supports EE-98 Part 1 commercial and industrial electrical exam preparation, while the business side supports contractor law, project management, licensing, and business responsibilities.

Does 1 Exam Prep guarantee that I will pass the EE-98 Part 1 exam?

No. 1 Exam Prep provides books, course access, study structure, application support, and business setup guidance, but exam results depend on the candidate’s preparation, experience, study habits, and performance on exam day.

Why choose The 1 Package instead of only buying the books?

The 1 Package includes more than books. It combines course access, trade and business preparation, application support, business formation, EIN filing, compliance guidance, and bond credit. This makes it a strong option for candidates who want help preparing for the exam and setting up the business side of contracting.