New Mexico Administrative Code

A. Interior and exterior surfaces of bale walls shall be protected from mechanical damage, flame, animals, and prolonged exposure to water. Bale walls adjacent to bath and shower enclosures shall be protected by a moisture barrier. B. Where bale walls abut other material (wood, c…

Straw bales may be used for parapets with a maximum height of two (2) courses. These bales shall be pinned together vertically with rebar and have a continuous wrap with stucco netting encompassing both vertical surfaces and top of the bales. A continuous seal shall be maintained…

A. All wiring within bale walls in residential construction shall be type UF or approved conduit systems. B. All wiring within bale walls may be pressed between vertical and horizontal joints of the bales, or bales may be channeled, maintaining a minimum depth of one and one-four…

All plumbing shall meet all provisions of the New Mexico plumbing and mechanical codes currently in effect within the state of New Mexico, and any other applicable state codes or standards.

A. Construction documents detailing the structural design of the structure shall be prepared by a licensed New Mexico architect or structural engineer. The architect or engineer stamp must be affixed to each page of the plans detailing construction of the structure with the desig…

This rule applies to single family residential contracting work performed within the state of New Mexico on or after January 28, 2011, involving non-loadbearing baled straw construction, unless performed pursuant to a permit for which an application was received prior to that dat…

NMSA 1978 Section 60-13-9(F).

Permanent.

January 1, 2008, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to set forth general provisions governing non-loading straw baled construction in New Mexico.

A. Bale means rectangular compressed blocks of straw, bound by strings or wire. B. Flakes means slab of straw removed from an untied bale used to fill small gaps between the ends of stacked bales. Flakes may be retied to maintain the original compression of the bale before placem…

A. Baled straw shall not be used to support the weight of the building beyond the weight of the bales themselves. The bales will act as wall in-fill within or interior to the structural members. B. The structural support of the building shall be designed according to the provisio…

A. Content: Bales of straw, limited to wheat, rye, oats, rice or barley, shall be acceptable if they meet the minimum requirements for shape, density, moisture content, and ties. B. Shape: Bales shall be rectangular in shape and consistent in height and width to ensure even distr…

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

See this chapter of the IECC except as provided below. A. Section R201.1 Scope. See this section of the IECC and add the following: If the same term is defined in the New Mexico construction codes and in the IECC, the term shall have the meaning given it in the New Mexico constru…

See this chapter of the IECC except as provided below. A. Section R301 Climate zones. See this Chapter of the IECC except as provided below. B. Section R301.1 General. Delete this section of the IECC and substitute with the following: The table below in conjunction with Table 301…

See this Chapter of the IECC except as provided below. A. Section R401 General. See this section of the IECC except as provided below. (1) Section R401.2 Application. Delete this section of the IECC and substitute with the following: Residential buildings shall comply with one of…

See this Chapter of the IECC.

See this Chapter of the IECC.

This rule applies to all residential contracting work performed in New Mexico on or after January 30, 2024, 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 and 60-13-44 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 30, 2024 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 month July 30, 2024, permits may be issued under either the previously-adopted rule, or this rule. After month July 30, 2024, permits…

The purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards for energy conservation for residential construction in New Mexico.

See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and Chapter 2 of the IECC as amended in 14.7.6.10 NMAC.

A. This rule adopts by reference the 2021 international energy conservation code (IECC), as amended by this rule. B. In this rule, each provision is numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2021 international residential energy conservation code. C. This rule is to be app…

See this chapter of the IECC except as provided below. A. Section R101 Scope and general requirements. (1) Section R101.1 Title. Delete this section of the IECC and substitute with the following: This rule shall be known as 14.7.6 NMAC, the 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Cons…

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

See this chapter of the IEBC except as provided below. A. Section 201.1 Scope. See this section of the IEBC and add the following: if the same term is defined in the New Mexico construction codes and in the IEBC, the term shall have the meaning given it in the New Mexico construc…

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC except as provided below. A. Section 701 General. See this section of the IEBC. B. Section 702 Building Elements and Materials. See this section of the IEBC except make the following change to Section 702.7 Materials and methods. Delete the text of th…

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

This rule applies to contracting performed on existing buildings in New Mexico, but not contracting performed on detached one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory struc…

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC except as follows: Section 1301.1.1 Compliance with other codes. Delete the text of this section and substitute with the following: Buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section shall comply with the New Mexico construction codes (See S…

See this chapter of the IEBC except provided below. Section 1401.2 Conformance. See this section of the IEBC except delete the words "as determined by the International Fire Code and the International Property Maintenance Code."

See this chapter of the IEBC.

See this chapter of the IEBC.

Section 60 -13-9 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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 construction work performed on existing buildings in New Mexico.

See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions, and chapter 2 of the IEBC as amended in 14.7.7.10 NMAC.

A. This rule adopts by reference, and amends, the 2021 international existing building code. B. In this rule, each provision is numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2021 international existing building code.