New Mexico Administrative Code

March 10, 2022, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section. From the date of publication of this rule in the New Mexico register, until 12/14/2023 permits may be issued under either the previously adopted rule or this rule. After 12/14/2303, permits may be issued only u…

The purpose of this rule is to set forth standards and requirements governing permitting of construction work in New Mexico as the statewide minimum standard.

See 14.5.1.7 NMAC for definitions.

A. Permits required. Subject to the Construction Industries Licensing Act "CILA", Sections 60-13-3 and Section 60-13-45 NMSA 1978, and its rules, no building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished…

Permits shall not be required for the following: A. Commercial. (1) One-story detached accessory structures not used for habitation and used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15.m2). (2) Oil derricks.…

Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

Whenever contracting is being performed contrary to the CID rules, the inspector, after verification of the TBC or other AHJ, may order that the work be stopped and shall give written notice of such order to the person performing the work or causing the work to be performed and t…

Pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (7) of Subsection A of 14.5.2.19 NMAC the specific bureau chief shall determine, based on the review of the annual report logs, which items in the report logs require an in-person inspection. A. If, upon audit or inspection, any permitted w…

A. Product approval. Construction or installations shall not be approved as code compliant unless the products and materials used meet the standards set forth in the New Mexico construction codes or as approved by the specific TBC pursuant to Subsection D of 14.5.1.11 NMAC. B. Pr…

A. Occupancy. No building, or portion thereof, on which construction has been undertaken shall be occupied until the appropriate inspector has issued a C/O or an approved final inspection, as applicable. B. Issuance. No C/O shall be issued by the CBO or the inspector until all of…

A privately-operated inspection agency that satisfies the requirements of Subsection H of Section 60-13-41 NMSA 1978, and 14.6.7 NMAC may be approved by the division to conduct inspections on behalf of the division for modular structures, provided such agency employs certified in…

A. Plumbing. No person shall connect, or reconnect, any plumbing system to an energy or water source or to a sewer system until the AHJ or appropriate inspector has given approval to do so. B. Mechanical. No person shall connect, or reconnect, any mechanical system or equipment t…

This rule applies to all contracting work performed in New Mexico after March 10, 2022, that is subject to the jurisdiction of CID, unless performed pursuant to a permit for which an application was received by CID before that date.

Sections 60-13-9, 60-13-41, 60-13-10.3, 60-13-45, 60-13-46 and 60-13-47 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

March 10, 2022, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to set forth requirements for inspections of construction contracting work in New Mexico that is subject to the jurisdiction of CID.

See 14.5.1.7 NMAC for definitions.

A. Application. All work for which a permit is issued must be inspected. Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subsection H of 14.5.2.8 NMAC and 14.7.2.45 NMAC, baby changing facilities in new restrooms shall not require a separate permit but shall be inspected as part of the building per…

The following inspections are required unless otherwise indicated or as determined in the discretion of the TBC or CBO. A. For work subject to the NMCBC. (1) Footing and foundation inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC. (2) Concrete slab or under floor inspection, see Section 11…

Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

A. Payment required. All permit fees are due at the time of issuance of the permit. No permit or amended permit issued pursuant to 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits, shall be valid until all fees required by this rule have been received by CID or, when allowed by CID, the payment has been cha…

A. The fee for a building permit shall be: (1) $3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000.00; and (2) $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000.00. B. A fee of twenty (20) percent of the building permit fee shall be charged for review of the plans. C. If a preliminary plan revi…

The fees in this section are used as a base for determining the total fee. The permit fee will be the sum of the individual items multiplied by 1.8 or $48.00/hr. A. Residential. (1) 100 amp service or less, $25.00 (2) Over 100 amp through 200 amp, $ 40.00 (3) Over 200 amp through…

A. Administrative fee for any inspection, $37.50 B. Each plumbing fixture, including backflow protection therefore, $4.00 C. Each water distribution system, $4.00 D. Each building sewer, $4.00 E. Each water heater, $4.00 F. Each water conditioner, $6.00 G. Each evaporative cooler…

A. Certificate of qualification. The fee for the issuance of a certificate of qualification shall be $6.00, inclusive of gross receipts tax. B. Replacement Fees. (1) The fee for the replacement of a certificate of qualification shall be $6.00, inclusive of gross receipts tax. (2)…

A. A charge of $20.00 shall be made for any check that fails to clear the bank or is returned unpaid for any reason. B. A returned check shall cause any license issued or renewed or any test scheduled as a result of such payment, to be immediately suspended until proper payment i…

[Reserved.]

This rule applies to all persons requesting services provided by the division pursuant to CILA for which CILA requires or allows fees to be charged.

NMSA 1978 Sections 60-13-20, 60-13-38, 60-13-45 and 14-2-2.

Permanent.

July 1, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to set forth fees for services provided by the division as authorized by law.

[Reserved].

A. Each applicant for an initial contractor's license shall pay a non-refundable license application fee of $30.00 in addition to any other required fees. B. The basic fee for an initial license or for renewal of a license for the GA-98, GB-2, GB-98, GF-98, EE-98 or MM-98 classif…

A. The electrical journeyman examination shall be $25.00, with a renewal fee of $25.00 per year for each classification held. B. The mechanical journeyman examination shall be $25.00, with a renewal fee of $25.00 per year for each classification held. C. The boiler operator exami…

The Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

A. Requesting an informal hearing: Pursuant to the CILA, complaints may be resolved at the request of the complainant, the licensee or the commission through an informal hearing. Although a complainant is not a party to the matter, the complainant may request an informal hearing.…

Every licensee, certificate holder or applicant shall be afforded notice and the opportunity to be heard in accordance with the ULA before the commission may take any adverse action against the licensee, applicant, or certificate holder, or before an application may be denied.

If the division does not criminally prosecute an individual suspected of unlicensed activity under Section 60-13-52 NMSA 1978, the commission may take administrative action under the ULA and seek an administrative penalty in the amount of $1,000.00 per violation.

Discipline for all licensees, applicants, certificate holders and unlicensed contractors.

Sections 60-13-23, 60-13-23.1, 60-13-24 and Subsection C of 60-13-27 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

December 13, 2014, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To provide administrative procedures for the discipline of licensees, applicants, certificate holders and unlicensed contractors.

See 14.5.1.7 NMAC for definitions.

A. An action by a licensee or certificate holder that is contrary to any of the following provisions, the CILA, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Compressed Natural Gas Act, Sections 70-5-1 through 70-5-23 NMSA 1978, the Manufactured Housing Act, Sections 60-14-1 through 60-14-20, …

A. Complaints: Administrative disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the filing of a complaint by any person, including members of the commission or division staff, against any licensee, registrant or certified holder. The division will assign an employee to investigate the…

Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

A. Cause for issuance of a CUV: If a licensee refuses or fails to correct code violations listed on a CVD, whether the refusal or failure to correct occurs at the time of the initial issuance of the CVD, after multiple corrections have been attempted or after a licensee exhausts …