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James \Cubby\ Culbertson
 
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Default Electrical Permit Question

Hiya Folks,
Getting everything in order to build a courtyard wall at my residence. I
intend to extend a lighting circuit and hang a couple of fixtures off the
wall. The State of NM requires me to get a permit for the electrical
portion of the work (as they should I suppose). To get this permit, I have
to pass a small exam. They describe it as "the first 4 chapters of the NEC
code" and the "NM Electrical code". This is a closed book exam. They are
kind enough to sell me the NEC and NM Codes for $90 but offer no study guide
etc... for me to use. Should I fail the exam, I can re-take in no less than
30 days. Has anyone got any advice on how to prepare for such a thing (ie.
just what are the 4 chapters in the Code Book?). I really don't want to
plonk down $90 so I can run 20 ft. of conduit (yeah, I'm being cheap!). I
suppose I can take it and then I'll know what sort of material they are
covering but I really don't want to wait a month to be able to get this
done.
Thanks for any advice.
Cheers,
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