Any person or business performing construction-related contracting in the State of New Mexico is required to hold a license.  This includes Electrical Contractors, according to the state’s Construction Industries Licensing Act.  Licenses are issued by the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department.

As part of the licensing process, all business owners are required to act as, or choose someone within their company to act as a Qualifying Party (QP).  The QP is responsible for becoming certified and overseeing all electrical work performed by the business.  The QP must prove a number of years of work experience and pass a qualifying exam on the business’ behalf in order to gain certification.  Afterward, the business must (more…)