Rules, Laws, and Building Codes
Rules, Laws, and Building Codes
General Information
The below information links directly to the official site of the New Mexico Administrative Code.
CID Rules: Title 14 Housing and Construction, Chapters 5–10, 12, 15
LP Gas Rules
General Provisions
Permits
Inspections
Fees
Investigations and Enforcement
Handyman Certificate
Contractor License Requirements
Journeyman Certification
Inspectors
Classification and Scopes
Modular Building Structures
General Building Codes
2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code NMAC 14.7.6 (effective 7.30.24)
2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Code NMAC 14.7.9 (effective 7.30.2024)
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code NMAC 14.7.2
2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code NMAC 14.7.3
2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Construction Code (Phase III) NMAC 14.7.4
2009 New Mexico Non-Load Bearing Baled Straw Construction Building Code (Phase III) NMAC 14.7.5
2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code NMAC 14.7.7
2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings NMAC 14.7.8
Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code NMAC 14.8.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2026. From the date of publication of this rule in the New Mexico register, until January 1, 2027, permits may be issued under either the previously adopted rule or this rule. After January 1, 2027, permits may be issued only under this rule.
2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code NMAC 14.8.2 After January 1, 2027, permits may be issued only under the 2024 New Mexico Plumbing Code above.
2024 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code NMAC 14.8.3 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2026
2024 New Mexico Mechanical Code NMAC 14.9.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2026. From the date of publication of this rule in the New Mexico register, until January 1, 2027, permits may be issued under either the previously adopted rule, or this rule. After January 1, 2027, permits may be issued only under this rule.
2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code NMAC 14.9.2 After January 1, 2027, permits may be issued only under the 2024 New Mexico Mechanical Code above.
2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code NMAC 14.9.6
Boilers NMAC 14.9.4 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2026
Electrical Codes
For questions regarding building codes, call the appropriate bureau chief or administrator:
General Construction Bureau Chief CBO |
Martin Romero |
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Electrical Bureau Chief |
Michael Padilla |
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LP Gas Bureau Chief |
James Morrison |
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Mechanical & Plumbing Bureau Chief |
Tamara Kuykendall |
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Elevator Bureau Chief |
James Taylor |
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Manufactured Housing |
Jesus Carrasco |