New Mexico Administrative Code

See this chapter of the IBC except as provided below. Section 2403 - General Requirements for Glass. See this section of the IBC except as provided below. A. Section 2403.1 - Identification. Delete the first paragraph of this section of the IBC and substitute: Each pane shall bea…

See this chapter of the IBC except as provided below. A. Section 2510 - Lathing and Furring for Cement Plaster (Stucco). See this section of the IBC except as provided below. Section 2510.6 - Weather - Resistant Barrier. Delete this section and substitute with the following: Wate…

See this chapter of the IBC.

Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMEC except as provided below. A. Section 2701 - General. See this section of the IBC except as provided below. 2701.1 - Scope. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: Electrical systems, including emergency and standby power syst…

Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMMC.

Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMPC except as provided below. A. Section 2901 - General. See this section of the IBC except as provided below. (1) Section 2901.1 Scope. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute with the following: Plumbing systems, including pipin…

See this chapter of the IBC.

See this chapter of the IBC.

Permanent.

See this chapter of the IBC.

See this chapter of the IBC.

Delete this chapter of the IBC and see 14.7.7 NMAC.

See this chapter of the IBC.

See the appendix of the IBC except as provided below. A. E102 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the following definition: Children's use - Children's use are spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by occupants 12 years old and younger. B. E10…

A. Construction of a new restroom, intended for use in a place of public accommodation, as defined in 14.5.2 NMAC, shall provide for at least one baby changing facility on each floor that has a public toilet facility and shall accommodate any person needing to utilize a baby chan…

July, 14, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards for the general construction of commercial buildings in New Mexico.

See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and Chapter 2 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) as amended in 14.7.2.10 NMAC.

A. This rule adopts by reference the 2021 International Building Code, as amended by this rule. B. In this rule, each provision is numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2021 International Building Code. C. This rule is to be applied in conjunction with 14.7.9 NMAC, the…

A. Section 101 - Scope and General Requirements. (1) Section 101.1 - Title. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: This code shall be known as the 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC). (2) Section 101.2 - Scope. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.7.2.2 …

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

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R201 General. See this section in the IRC except as provided below. Section - R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Delete this section of the IRC and substitute the following: Defined terms not listed in this rule s…

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R301 Design criteria. See this section of the IRC except as provided below: (1) Section R301.2 Climatic and geographic design criteria. Amend footnote "f" as follows: The authority having jurisdiction shall fill in …

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. Section R403 Footings. See this section of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R403.1.3.2 Masonry stem walls with concrete footings. See this section of the IRC and add the following sentence to the end of the section…

See this chapter of the IRC.

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. Section R602 Wood Wall Framing. See this section of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R602.3 Design and construction. Add the following to this section: Structural wall sheathing shall be fastened directly to struct…

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R702.7 Vapor retarders. See this section of the IRC except as follows: Vapor retarder materials shall be classified in accordance with Table R702.7(1). A vapor retarder shall be provided on the interior side of fram…

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. Section R802.1.3 Structural log members. See this section of the IRC and add the following section: Section R802.1.3.1 Vigas. Vigas shall be installed in accordance with Table R802.1.3.1. Click to view image

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R903 Weather Protection. See this section of the IRC except as provided below. (1) Section R903.2.1 Locations. See this section of the IRC and the following to the end of the section: Approved reglets or an approved…

See this chapter of the IRC.

Delete this chapter of the IRC and see 14.7.6 NMAC.

This rule applies to all construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of all detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stor…

Delete these chapters of the IRC and see 14.9.2 NMAC.

Delete this chapter of the IRC and see 14.9.2 NMAC.

Delete these chapters of the IRC and see the 14.8.2 NMAC.

Delete these chapters of the IRC and see the 14.10.4 NMAC.

See this section of the IRC.

CHAPTER 45 SWIMMING POOLS: A. Section R4501.1 General. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwellings. B. Section R4501.2 Pools in flood hazard areas. Pools…

See this section of the IRC except as provided below: Section AJ102 Compliance. See this section of the IRC except add the following new section: Section AJ102.4.5 Compliance. When alterations are made to the exterior stud framed walls of existing bedrooms and exterior wall frami…

See this section of the IRC except as provided below. Section AM103 Means of egress. See this section of the IRC except as provided below. Section AM 103.1 Exits required. Delete this section of the IRC and substitute with the following: If the occupant load of the residence is m…

Delete this section of the IRC and substitute with the following sections. A. Section AQ101 General. Section AQ101.1 Scope. This appendix shall be applicable to tiny houses used as single dwelling units providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, inc…

See this section of the IRC except as provided below. Section AS101 General. See this section of the IRC and add the following sections A. Section AS101.3 Construction Documents. Construction documents detailing the structural design of the structure shall be prepared by a licens…

Section 60-13-9 and 60-13-44 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

July 14, 2023, 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 December 14, 2023, permits may be issued under either the previously adopted rule, or this rule. After December 14, 2023, permits may b…

The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards for the general construction of residential buildings in New Mexico.

See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and Chapter 2 of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as amended in 14.7.3.10 NMAC.

A. This rule adopts by reference the 2021 International Residential Code, as amended by this rule. B. In this rule, each provision is numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2021 International Residential Code.

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. A. Section R101 Scope and General Requirements. (1) Section R101.1 Title. Delete this section of the IRC and substitute: This code shall be known as the 2021 New Mexico residential building code (NMRBC). (2) Section R101.2 Sco…

Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department.