The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution is designed for candidates who want a complete preparation and startup support option for the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam and licensing process. This package combines the listed exam references, online course access, application support, business setup services, and contractor compliance guidance in one all-inclusive solution.

This package is built around the provided GS-25 exam references: 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. It also includes the provided business books note: Business books included: Includes Lines 2-4.

Swimming pool contractor exam preparation requires a broad understanding of pool and spa systems, concrete, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, pipe work, excavation, code requirements, safety, and construction sequencing. Candidates preparing for the GS-25 exam should be ready to study pool construction, spa construction, concrete placement, shotcrete application, reinforcing bar placement, excavation procedures, pipe installation, water circulation concepts, pool safety, residential and commercial code provisions, OSHA construction safety, and reference navigation. Because this is an open-book contractor exam, preparation should include both trade-focused review and repeated practice using the approved references.

Total Cost: $3135

Refundable Deposit: $900, refundable if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year

Total: $4035 All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!

Business books included: Includes Lines 2-4

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

This all-inclusive package is built for candidates who want more than exam preparation alone. Along with the listed GS-25 exam references and 1 year of course access, the package includes Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. This creates a complete preparation and startup support path for candidates who are studying for the exam while also organizing the business side of their contracting goal.

The reference set for this package supports pool and spa code preparation, construction safety, concrete and shotcrete review, reinforcing steel, excavation, pipe installation, and swimming pool system knowledge. The New Mexico Commercial Building Code, New Mexico Residential Building Code, IBC, IRC, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code support code-based preparation. OSHA supports construction safety review. The Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports pool and spa system awareness. The concrete, reinforcing, shotcrete, pipe, and excavation references support the construction side of swimming pool contractor preparation.

Exam Details

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam is intended for candidates preparing for contractor work involving swimming pool construction, spa construction, pool systems, concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing, excavation, pipe installation, code compliance, and construction safety. Preparation should focus on the listed references and the ability to apply practical construction knowledge to exam questions.

The GS-25 Swimming Pools exam includes 50 questions. Candidates are allowed 150 minutes to complete the exam. The required passing score is 75%. Because the exam is timed, candidates should prepare to identify the topic being tested, select the correct reference, locate the answer efficiently, and read the applicable language carefully before choosing a response.

Important study areas include New Mexico commercial and residential building code material, IBC organization, IRC organization, OSHA safety, pool and spa operation concepts, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bar placement, shotcrete, pipe and excavation work, swimming pool and spa code provisions, pool construction, spa construction, barriers, circulation system awareness, drainage, concrete shell construction, site preparation, and reference navigation.

Because the exam is reference-based, candidates should practice using the books during study. A strong approach is to read a question, identify the key topic, decide whether the topic relates to pool code, building code, OSHA safety, concrete, reinforcing, shotcrete, pipe, excavation, or pool and spa operation, locate the applicable section, table, detail, definition, safety standard, installation requirement, or trade explanation, and confirm the answer directly from the book.

GS-25 questions may involve practical jobsite details. Candidates should understand how excavation, forms, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, concrete materials, piping, pool shells, safety, code requirements, and pool operation concepts connect on a swimming pool project. They should also understand how to move efficiently between pool and spa code references, construction references, and safety materials during open-book testing.

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 their own approved reference materials to the examination center when required by testing instructions. This package includes the listed references for study and exam preparation, including New Mexico commercial and residential building codes, IBC, IRC, OSHA, Pool and Spa Operator Handbook, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bars, shotcrete, pipe and excavation, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

Open-book testing does not mean candidates can rely on searching the books for the first time during the exam. The most prepared candidates know how the references are organized before test day. They understand how to use the table of contents, indexes, chapter headings, definitions, code sections, tables, diagrams, illustrations, installation details, safety sections, and trade reference organization. They also understand when a question is likely asking about pool and spa code, concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing, excavation, pipe work, building code material, pool operation concepts, or OSHA safety.

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.

This package supports open-book preparation by giving candidates access to the listed references and 1 year of course access. Candidates can use the course to guide their study, review GS-25 trade topics, and practice navigating the books in a way that supports timed exam performance.

Licensing Steps

Candidates preparing for the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam should begin by confirming the correct classification connected to their licensing goal. GS-25 work involves swimming pool construction, spa construction, pool systems, concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing, excavation, pipe work, code compliance, and construction safety knowledge, so candidates should make sure they are preparing for the correct New Mexico classification before studying or scheduling.

A practical preparation path includes reviewing the GS-25 classification, gathering needed information, completing the proper application process, submitting required materials, receiving approval to test when required, scheduling the exam, studying the listed references, preparing for any additional required exam, and arriving at the test center with proper identification and approved materials.

This package includes Application Service, which is designed to help support candidates through the application portion of the process. Application Service does not replace state requirements or guarantee approval, but it can help candidates stay organized and move through the process with clearer guidance.

The package also includes business setup support. Business Formation helps customers establish a business entity, such as an LLC or Corporation. EIN Filing with the IRS helps obtain the Employer Identification Number used for business banking, tax organization, hiring employees, and professional business operation. Contractor Compliance Guidance helps customers understand contractor compliance responsibilities connected to operating a contracting business.

State Requirements

New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor preparation requires study of trade and code references connected to pool construction, spa construction, commercial building code requirements, residential building code requirements, New Mexico building code provisions, swimming pool and spa code requirements, concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing, excavation, pipe installation, pool operation concepts, and OSHA safety. The exam preparation process should focus on practical construction knowledge and the ability to locate reference material quickly during an open-book test.

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 International Building Code, 2021, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 to understand building code and pool code organization.

Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) supports construction safety preparation, including worker protection, excavation safety, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, hazard awareness, personal protective equipment, material handling, and general jobsite safety requirements. Pool construction can involve excavation, reinforcing, shotcrete, concrete placement, equipment work, and active jobsite hazards, so safety review should be part of the study plan.

Pool and Spa Operator Handbook supports pool and spa system awareness. Candidates should review pool operation concepts, water circulation awareness, safety concepts, system components, maintenance-related terminology, and pool and spa system organization.

The construction references support the physical building of pool and spa systems. Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition supports concrete materials and mixture knowledge. Placing Reinforcing Bars supports reinforcing steel placement. Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022 supports shotcrete preparation. Pipe and Excavation Contracting supports excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, and sitework preparation.

Reference Books

• Included Book: New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2), 2021
  This reference supports study of New Mexico commercial building code requirements and state-specific provisions related to commercial construction and swimming pool code compliance.
• Included Book: New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3), 2021
  This reference supports study of New Mexico residential building code requirements and state-specific provisions related to residential construction and swimming pool code compliance.
• Included Book: International Building Code, 2021
  This reference supports study of commercial building code organization, construction requirements, definitions, tables, code sections, exterior site conditions, and general building code provisions that may connect to pool and spa construction.
• Included Book: International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
  This reference supports study of residential building code organization, residential construction requirements, exterior site conditions, dwelling-related provisions, definitions, tables, and one- and two-family dwelling code material.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This reference supports study of federal construction safety standards, including worker protection, excavation safety, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, hazard awareness, personal protective equipment, material handling, and general jobsite safety requirements.
• Included Book: Pool and Spa Operator Handbook
  This reference supports study of pool and spa operation concepts, system components, circulation awareness, safety concepts, maintenance-related terminology, and swimming pool and spa system organization.
• Included Book: Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition
  This reference supports study of concrete materials, mixture design concepts, cementitious materials, admixtures, durability, placement awareness, curing, quality control, and concrete performance considerations used in pool construction.
• Included Book: Placing Reinforcing Bars
  This reference supports study of reinforcing steel placement, bar identification, spacing, supports, tying, field handling, placement coordination, and reinforced concrete construction practices.
• Included Book: Guide to Shotcrete, 2016 or 2022
  This reference supports study of shotcrete materials, application methods, placement considerations, equipment awareness, surface preparation, reinforcement coordination, curing, quality control, and shotcrete construction practices.
• Included Book: Pipe and Excavation Contracting
  This reference supports study of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, equipment, soil conditions, grading, sitework, underground construction practices, and practical construction procedures.
• Included Book: International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021
  This reference supports study of swimming pool and spa code requirements, pool and spa construction provisions, safety-related requirements, system concepts, barriers, circulation awareness, and code organization specific to pools and spas.

These references should be used throughout the 1 year of course access. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of each book, review major sections, and practice locating information by topic. Since the exam is open book, reference navigation is an important part of preparation.

Test Information and Study Materials

The New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam requires preparation across pool and spa code, building code, concrete, reinforcing, shotcrete, excavation, pipe installation, pool systems, and OSHA safety. Candidates should study the references as a connected set rather than treating them as unrelated books. A question may require field knowledge, code awareness, construction sequencing, safety understanding, or the ability to connect a pool condition to written reference material.

Pool and spa code preparation should include the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021, building code references, and the New Mexico code references. Candidates should study pool and spa construction provisions, code organization, definitions, safety-related requirements, system concepts, and how pool code requirements connect to residential and commercial building conditions.

Concrete and shotcrete preparation should include concrete materials, mixture properties, strength, durability, placement awareness, curing, reinforcing steel placement, shotcrete application, surface preparation, reinforcement coordination, and quality control. Pool construction often depends on properly coordinated excavation, reinforcement, shotcrete or concrete placement, curing, and shell construction.

Pipe and excavation preparation should include site preparation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, compaction, grading, soil conditions, equipment use, and construction sequencing. Candidates should connect these topics to swimming pool circulation systems, drainage-related work, underground piping, and site preparation.

OSHA preparation should include excavation safety, fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, material handling, and general construction safety standards. Swimming pool construction can involve excavation, forms, reinforcing, shotcrete, concrete placement, tools, equipment, and site hazards, so safety review should be part of the study routine.

Reference navigation should be part of every study session. Candidates should practice locating topics through the table of contents, index, chapter headings, diagrams, tables, definitions, standards, code sections, installation details, and key terms. During open-book testing, the ability to find information quickly can be just as important as knowing the general subject area.

The online course included with this package helps organize study across these topics. With 1 year of course access, candidates can review material over time, revisit difficult sections, practice reference navigation, and build a consistent study routine. The package also includes business formation, EIN filing, contractor compliance guidance, and Application Service to help candidates organize the licensing and business setup side of the process.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused 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 listed references. It is about learning how to use those references, recognize key terms, locate sections quickly, and apply pool construction, spa construction, code, concrete, shotcrete, reinforcing, excavation, pipe, and safety knowledge with confidence.

The 1 Package supports candidates by combining the listed references with 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. Students can use the course to focus their review on New Mexico commercial and residential code material, IBC and IRC navigation, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code navigation, pool and spa system concepts, OSHA safety, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bars, shotcrete, pipe and excavation, sitework, and reference navigation.

1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-oriented. The goal is to help candidates reduce confusion, organize their study routine, and build confidence through repeated reference navigation and trade-focused review. Candidates still need to study consistently and understand the material, but a structured course, the correct references, application support, and business setup guidance can make the preparation and startup process more manageable.

Many GS-25 candidates have pool construction, spa construction, concrete, shotcrete, pipe installation, excavation, pool service, residential construction, commercial construction, or field experience but are less familiar with moving through several references under exam pressure or organizing the business setup process. 1 Exam Prep helps support that transition by encouraging organized study, reference familiarity, practice-oriented preparation, application organization, business setup support, and a clearer plan for the next steps.

FAQ

What is included in The 1 Package?

This package includes the listed GS-25 references, the provided business books note of Includes Lines 2-4, 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.

What is the total cost?

The total cost is $3135.

Is there a refundable deposit?

Yes. The refundable deposit is $900, refundable if books are returned in similar condition within 1 year.

What is the total?

The total is $4035 All-Inclusive – No Hidden Fees!

Are business books included?

Yes. The provided business books note is: Includes Lines 2-4.

How long does course access last?

This package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this package.

Is business formation included?

Yes. Business Formation support is included for LLC or Corporation setup.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included to help obtain the Employer Identification Number used for business banking, tax organization, hiring employees, and professional business operation.

Is contractor compliance guidance included?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand compliance responsibilities connected to operating a 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 this package for the New Mexico GS-25 exam?

Yes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Swimming Pools Contractor (GS-25) exam using the listed pool, spa, concrete, reinforcing, shotcrete, pipe, excavation, OSHA, New Mexico code, IBC, IRC, and ISPSC 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 testing center rules.

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

Candidates should study pool and spa code, pool construction, spa construction, concrete mixtures, reinforcing bars, shotcrete, pipe and excavation, sitework, New Mexico building codes, IBC, IRC, OSHA safety, and reference navigation.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or license approval?

No product can guarantee an exam result or licensing approval. This package supports candidates through listed references, structured online course access, application support, business setup services, compliance guidance, reference navigation practice, and organized exam preparation.