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
Notice of Public Hearing - April 21, 2026
The Construction Industries Division will convene a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
The purpose of this public rule hearing is to receive public comments regarding the amendments to NMAC 14.6.4 Journeyman Certification, 14.6.5 NMAC – Inspectors, 14.6.6 NMAC – Classifications and the repeal and replacement of NMAC 14.8.2 NMAC – 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code, 14.8.3 NMAC – 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub code, 14.8.4 NMAC – New Mexico Medical Gas Code, 14.9.2 NMAC – 2021 New Mexico Mechanical code, 14.9.4 NMAC – Boilers, and 14.9.5 NMAC – Medical Gas and Vacuum System Installation and Professional Qualifications Standards.
Learn more by visiting the rule hearing webpage.
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
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 |