16 Hour New Mexico Plumbing Online Renewal

Approved by the State of New Mexico – Construction Industries Division (CID), Mechanical Bureau
Course ID: 2025-720 ✅
Only $99 – No added or extra fees

Renew your New Mexico journeyman plumbing/mechanical certificate with one convenient 16-hour online renewal course. Approved by the CID Mechanical Bureau for journeyman mechanical/plumbing CE (Course ID 2025-720), this class is fully online, self-paced, and designed to satisfy all 16 hours you need for your three-year renewal in a single course.

Study on your schedule, log in and out anytime without losing your place, and download your certificate instantly at completion. We report your hours to the state within 24 hours. With over 10 years of experience and thousands of licensees served nationwide, 1st Choice CE keeps New Mexico renewal simple, affordable, and hassle-free.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for New Mexico journeyman certificate holders whose CE is overseen by the CID Mechanical Bureau, including:

✅ Journeyman Sheet Metal (JSM)
✅ Journeyman Pipefitter (JPF)
✅ Journeyman Refrigeration (JR)
✅ Journeyman Gas (JG)

It’s also appropriate for other journeyman plumbing/mechanical certificate holders whose renewal requires 16 hours of approved continuing education, with at least 8 hours of code-change/update instruction and 8 hours of other industry-related topics.

If you need to complete all 16 required hours for your New Mexico journeyman plumbing/mechanical renewal in one state-approved course, this class is for you.

New Mexico Plumbing/Mechanical CE & Renewal Requirements

According to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) and state statute:

✅ Who needs CE?
All journeyman plumbing and mechanical certificate holders must complete continuing education every three (3) years to renew.

✅ How many hours?
You must complete at least 16 hours of approved CE during each renewal cycle. Of these:

• 8 hours must be code-change or code-update instruction, and

• 8 hours may be additional code or other industry-related topics approved by CID.

✅ License term & renewal date
Journeyman Certificates of Competence typically expire every three years on the last day of the month of issuance.

✅ Proof of CE required
Your renewal application must include proof of completion of the required 16 hours; applications without CE proof are considered incomplete and will not be processed.

This 16-hour online course is structured to meet all of those CE requirements in a single program, combining the mandated 8 hours of code with 8 hours of industry-related topics.

How to Renew Your New Mexico Journeyman Plumbing/Mechanical Certificate (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 – Confirm your expiration date
Check your Journeyman Certificate of Competence to find the expiration date (typically the last day of the month of issuance, every three years). Plan to finish CE well before that date.

Step 2 – Enroll in the 16-Hour New Mexico Plumbing Online Renewal course
Sign up through our secure course page and pay the flat $99. There are no hidden reporting or processing fees.

Step 3 – Complete the 16 hours online (8 Code + 8 Industry-Related)
Work through the course at your own pace from any device. The system saves your progress automatically so you can log in and out as needed.

Step 4 – Finish the course and any required assessments
Follow on-screen instructions to complete each section and any quizzes required for credit.

Step 5 – Get your instant certificate
Immediately after successful completion, download and save your certificate for your records and any employer or inspector requests.

Step 6 – We report your completion
1st Choice CE submits your completion electronically, and your hours are reported to the New Mexico CID within 24 hours (or the next business day).

Step 7 – File your renewal with CID
Submit your completed journeyman renewal application, proof of CE (your certificate), and the required renewal fee to the Construction Industries Division before your certificate expires.

Topics Covered in This 16-Hour Course

This course follows the state-approved “16 Hour New Mexico Plumbing Online Renewal” outline, combining 8 hours of Plumbing Code updates with 8 hours of safety, business, and industry-related content.

Code Hours (8 Hours Total)

Hour 1 – 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code: Adoption, Scope & Administration
Code adoption & hierarchy; scope and application; key definitions; permits and inspections; installer responsibilities; enforcement and documentation.

Hour 2 – Materials, Fittings & Joints
Approved pipe and tube materials; acceptable fittings and transitions; listed products and installation instructions; joints and connections; corrosion protection; support, hangers, and expansion practices.

Hour 3 – Water Supply & Distribution
System sizing; pressure regulation and thermal expansion; meters, bypasses, and shutoffs; cross-connection control basics; disinfection/flushing; materials and water quality impacts.

Hour 4 – Fixtures, Fixture Fittings & Water Heaters
Fixture minimums and accessibility; clearances and supports; water heater sizing and location; T&P relief and discharge piping; combustion air and draft (where applicable); thermal efficiency and recirculation.

Hour 5 – Sanitary Drainage: Layout, Slope & Cleanouts
System configuration; DWV pipe sizing; cleanout locations and access; building drains and sewers; testing and verification; materials and corrosion resistance.

Hour 6 – Traps, Interceptors & Separators
Trap seals and protection; allowed vs. prohibited trap designs; grease interceptors and hydromechanical devices; oil/sand interceptors; indirect waste and air gaps; maintenance and documentation.

Hour 7 – Venting Systems: Methods & Sizing
Venting fundamentals; individual/common/circuit venting; special venting methods (island, combination waste & vent, relief vents); vent sizing and developed length; terminations and clearances; field diagnostics for vent issues.

Hour 8 – Special Piping, Storm/Indirect Systems & New Mexico Amendments
Specialty materials and alternate systems; roof and area drains/sumps (where applicable); indirect waste for specific equipment; freeze protection and insulation for NM climate; key New Mexico amendments; common correction items cited by local AHJs.

Industry / Non-Code Hours (8 Hours Total)

Hour 9 – Jobsite Safety & OSHA Awareness for Plumbers
PPE and hazard communication; excavation and trenching; ladders/scaffolds/fall protection; confined spaces; hot work and fire prevention; electrical and lockout/tagout awareness.

Hour 10 – Estimating & Bidding (Residential and Light Commercial)
Scope breakdown and takeoffs; labor and productivity; material pricing and escalation; overhead, profit, and risk; value engineering options; clear proposal writing.

Hour 11 – Project Management & Documentation in New Mexico
Submittals, RFIs, and change orders; scheduling and sequencing; as-builts and O&M packages; inspection readiness; quality-control checklists; closeout and warranty practices.

Hour 12 – Customer Communication, Ethics & Complaint Prevention
Setting expectations; explaining technical concepts to non-experts; ethical sales and options; complaint handling; managing online reviews; cultural and accessibility awareness.

Hour 13 – Water Conservation Strategies for Arid Climates
High-efficiency fixtures; hot-water recirculation controls; leak detection; graywater basics; outdoor/landscape water use; owner education for long-term savings.

Hour 14 – Backflow Prevention: Testing & Program Administration
Hazard assessment and fixture mapping; selecting and installing assemblies; field testing fundamentals; maintenance and repair planning; records and coordination with purveyors; customer communication about backflow.

Hour 15 – Domestic Hot Water Design & Legionella Risk Management
Load profiles and sizing; temperature control and mixing valves; recirculation hydraulics and balancing; materials and biofilm; commissioning and documentation; O&M plans for safe systems.

Hour 16 – Business Practices: Contracts, Change Orders & Risk
Essential contract terms; managing change orders; insurance and risk allocation; recordkeeping and audit readiness; warranty and service agreements; building an ethics-first compliance culture.

Why Choose 1st Choice CE for New Mexico Plumbing Renewal?

✅ State of New Mexico CID Mechanical Bureau–Approved (Course ID 2025-720)
✅ Covers all 16 required hours (8 hours code + 8 hours industry-related)
✅ $99 flat — no added or hidden fees
✅ 100% Online & Mobile-Friendly
✅ Self-Paced Access — log in and out anytime, progress saved
✅ Instant Certificate of Completion
✅ Credits Reported to the State Within 24 Hours
✅ Over 10 Years of Trusted CE Service
✅ Money-Back Guarantee
✅ Live Support by Phone or Text — 1-800-698-2770

Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about New Mexico plumbing/mechanical CE, the CID portal, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll in the 16 Hour New Mexico Plumbing Online Renewal course for $99 and complete your full renewal CE today.