New Mexico Administrative Code

The objective of Part 4 of Chapter 66 is to set forth provisions governing renewals of home inspector licenses and reactivation of expired and inactive licenses.

Refer to Definitions, 16.66.1.7 NMAC.

A. An initial home inspector license shall be valid for three years. Once renewed, all licenses shall be for a duration of three years. B. Renewal Date: A licensee may apply for renewal of the licensee's license no later than the date specified as the expiration date on the appli…

A. A license in good standing may, upon written request to the board by the licensee, be placed on inactive status prior to its expiration. B. A licensee possessing an inactive license may not engage in the practice of home inspection in the State of New Mexico. C. A license may …

New Mexico home inspectors board.

The board shall audit ten percent of renewal applications each year, selected anonymously and at random, to verify completion of continuing education. A. If a notice of audit is received, the licensee must submit evidence of continuing education hours earned during the current re…

All licensed home inspectors, license applicants, other agencies, professional associations, and any member of the general public affected by or interested in home inspectors.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Home Inspector Licensing Act, Sections 61-24D-1 through 16 NMSA 1978 (2019).

Permanent.

January 15, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 5 of Chapter 66 is to set forth provisions governing continuing education requirements.

Refer to Definitions, 16.66.1.7 NMAC.

As provided by the Home Inspector Licensing Act, all home inspectors shall be required to satisfy continuing education requirements in the interest of ensuring the highest quality professional services. A. As a condition of license renewal, a home inspector licensee shall complet…

A. The Board shall automatically accept any educational course towards a licensee's continuing education requirements if the course satisfies one of the following criteria: (1) The course is approved or accepted by another governmental state home inspector licensing authority; (2…

New Mexico home inspectors board.

A licensee shall act in good faith toward each client and other interested parties. A. A licensee shall perform services and express opinions based on genuine conviction and only within the licensee's areas of education, training, or experience. B. A licensee shall be objective i…

A licensee shall avoid activities that may harm the public, bring disrepute upon the licensee, or reduce public confidence in the profession of home inspection. A. A licensee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limite…

All licensed home inspectors, license applicants, other agencies, professional associations, and any member of the general public affected by or interested in home inspectors.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Home Inspector Licensing Act, Sections 61-24D-1 through 16 NMSA 1978 (2019).

Permanent.

January 15, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 6 of Chapter 66 is to set forth a code of ethics governing the professional obligations of all home inspector licensees.

Refer to Definitions, 16.66.1.7 NMAC.

All licensed home inspectors in New Mexico shall abide at all times by the Code of Ethics contained in this part. A. This Code of Ethics rests on the fundamental principles of integrity, honesty, and objectivity. All provisions contained herein shall be interpreted at all times i…

A licensee shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity. To that end, a licensee shall not: A. Inspect a property for compensation in which the licensee has, or expects to…

New Mexico home inspectors board.

Prior to the commencement of any home inspection, a licensee shall enter into a pre-inspection agreement with the client. Any pre-inspection agreement must contain, at a minimum, all of the following: A. The date and time of the inspection; B. The name and license number of the l…

The licensee shall, as part of any home inspection, inspect all of the readily accessible and permanently installed systems and components listed in 16.66.7.12 NMAC, 16.66.7.13 NMAC, 16.66.7.14 NMAC, 16.66.7.15 NMAC, 16.66.7.16 NMAC, 16.66.7.17 NMAC, 16.66.7.18 NMAC, 16.66.7.19 N…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Wall cladding materials, flashing, and trim; (2) eaves, soffits, and fascia where accessible and observable from the ground level; (3) exterior doors and windows; (4) attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stairs, steps, stoops, stairways, and …

A. The licensee shall inspect all structural components, including but not limited to foundation and framing. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following: (1) Methods used to inspect basements, underfloor crawlspaces and attics; (2) founda…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Roofing covering materials; (2) roof drainage systems; (3) flashing; (4) skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following: (1) roof materials; and (2) methods used t…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Interior water supply and distribution systems, including fixtures and fixture trim components (faucets, valves, drain stops, shower arms and showerheads, flush handles, etc.); (2) interior drain, waste, and venting systems, including fixtures; …

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Service drop (overhead) or the readily accessible components of the service lateral (underground); (2) service entrance conductors and cables; (3) service equipment and main disconnects; (4) service and system grounding; (5) interior Components …

A. The licensee shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. B. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Permanently installed heating equipment and distribution systems, using normal operating controls; and (2) Ven…

A. The licensee shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. B. The licensee shall inspect central and permanently installed cooling equipment and distribution systems, using normal operating controls. C. I…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Walls, ceilings, and floors; (2) Steps, stairways, balconies, and the associated railings, guards, and handrails; (3) Countertops and a representative number of permanently installed cabinets; and (4) A representative number of doors and windows…

All licensed home inspectors, license applicants, other agencies, professional associations, and any member of the general public affected by or interested in home inspectors.

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Walls and ceilings adjoining living space; (2) Doors entering living space from the garage; (3) Presence of burners, burner ignition devices, or heating elements permanently installed in the garage; (4) Presence of vehicle barrier when heating o…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; (2) Ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, enclosed rafter spaces, crawlspaces, and foundation areas; and (3) Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and similar exhaust systems. B. In the ho…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts; (2) Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces; and (3) Chimneys and vent systems. B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following: (1) Fuel-burni…

A. The licensee shall inspect: (1) Kitchen, using normal operating controls: (a) Dishwashers through a cycle of the licensee's choosing; (b) Ovens, ranges, and surface cooking appliances; (c) Trash compactors; (d) Food waste grinders; (e) Permanently installed kitchen ventilation…

A. General limitations: (1) The requirements, obligations, and standards in this Part apply to residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units and their attached and detached garages and carports. (2) As part of a particular home inspection, licensees are not required to …

Following any home inspection, the licensee shall provide the client with a written inspection report. A. Inspection reports must state, at a minimum, the following:(1) The systems and components of the home that, as determined by the licensee, are not performing their normally i…

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Home Inspector Licensing Act, Sections 61-24D-1 through 16 NMSA 1978 (2019).

Permanent.

January 15, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 7 of Chapter 66 is to set forth minimum and uniform standards of practice governing all home inspector licensees.