Electrical Bureau:
FAQs
Q: Do I need a contractor license to wire my own house?
No, however an electrical plan review, permit and inspections are required.
Q: Do I need a contractor license to install a photovoltaic system in my own house?
No, however electrical plan review, permit and inspections are required.
Q: How can I obtain an electrical permit to wire my own house?
Complete an electrical home owner application, pay appropriate fee, pass an electrical home owner examination, and pay appropriate fee for an electrical permit.
Q: What is the edition of the currently adopted electrical code?
2011 New Mexico Electrical Code/National Electrical Code.
Q: Are there any New Mexico amendments to the currently adopted NEC?
Yes, the 2011 New Mexico Electrical Code.
Q: Do I need an electrical permit and inspection(s) for electrical low voltage wiring?
Yes, it is based on the type of low voltage wiring.
Q: What is the proper electrical permit fee for Residential Addition/Renovation wiring?
The permit fee is based on the electrical panel amperage size serving the wiring installed.
Q: What is the proper electrical permit fee for Commercial Addition/Renovation wiring?
The permit fee is based on the electrical panel amperage size serving the wiring installed.
Q: What is the criterion for an electrical PE seal and electrical plan review on electrical projects?
An occupant load of greater than fifty (50) based on the current adopted building code or a construction valuation greater than four hundred thousand dollars ($400, 000) or a service size of one hundred (100) kVA singe phase or two hundred and twenty five (225) kVA three phase.
Q: What is the journeyman electrician to apprentice ratio on Residential projects?
One (1) New Mexico certifies journeyman electrician to three (3) unregistered apprentices.
Q: What is the journeyman electrician to apprentice ratio on Commercial projects?
One (1) New Mexico certifies journeyman electrician to two (2) unregistered apprentices.