New Mexico General Building Contractor
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1. What is the main building code adopted for commercial construction
in New Mexico?
A. IRC
B. UBC
C. IBC
D. BOCA
IBC governs commercial buildings under NM Construction Industries
Division.
2. Which trade requires a GB-98 contractor to subcontract with licensed
specialists?
A. Painting
B. Insulation
, C. Electrical
D. Drywall
Electrical work must be performed by a properly licensed EE98
contractor.
3. Who is responsible for verifying jobsite safety compliance?
A. Building officials
B. The contractor
C. Property owner
D. Architect
Contractors must ensure OSHA compliance on-site.
4. A contractor must notify the owner of material substitution that
affects:
A. Paint color
B. Cost or performance
C. Delivery timing only
D. Warranty paperwork only
Material changes impacting cost/functionality must be disclosed.
5. The minimum footing depth in New Mexico must extend below:
A. 6 inches
B. Frost line only
C. Frost line and to stable soil
D. Surface slab
Footings must bear on undisturbed soil below frost depth.
, 6. A change order becomes valid when:
A. Verbal approval from worker
B. Owner receives invoice
C. Both parties sign the change order
D. Contractor completes the work
Written and signed change orders are legally binding.
7. Workers must be trained in fall protection at heights above:
A. 10 ft
B. 6 ft
C. 4 ft
D. 20 ft
OSHA fall protection starts at 6 ft for construction.
8. A building permit is required for:
A. Painting
B. Flooring replacement
C. Structural modifications
D. Minor repairs
Structural changes require permitted review.
9. Which document sets quality standards and installation procedures?
A. Insurance policy
B. Specifications
C. Bid tab
(GB-98) Practice Exam 100 Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download
1. What is the main building code adopted for commercial construction
in New Mexico?
A. IRC
B. UBC
C. IBC
D. BOCA
IBC governs commercial buildings under NM Construction Industries
Division.
2. Which trade requires a GB-98 contractor to subcontract with licensed
specialists?
A. Painting
B. Insulation
, C. Electrical
D. Drywall
Electrical work must be performed by a properly licensed EE98
contractor.
3. Who is responsible for verifying jobsite safety compliance?
A. Building officials
B. The contractor
C. Property owner
D. Architect
Contractors must ensure OSHA compliance on-site.
4. A contractor must notify the owner of material substitution that
affects:
A. Paint color
B. Cost or performance
C. Delivery timing only
D. Warranty paperwork only
Material changes impacting cost/functionality must be disclosed.
5. The minimum footing depth in New Mexico must extend below:
A. 6 inches
B. Frost line only
C. Frost line and to stable soil
D. Surface slab
Footings must bear on undisturbed soil below frost depth.
, 6. A change order becomes valid when:
A. Verbal approval from worker
B. Owner receives invoice
C. Both parties sign the change order
D. Contractor completes the work
Written and signed change orders are legally binding.
7. Workers must be trained in fall protection at heights above:
A. 10 ft
B. 6 ft
C. 4 ft
D. 20 ft
OSHA fall protection starts at 6 ft for construction.
8. A building permit is required for:
A. Painting
B. Flooring replacement
C. Structural modifications
D. Minor repairs
Structural changes require permitted review.
9. Which document sets quality standards and installation procedures?
A. Insurance policy
B. Specifications
C. Bid tab
