N.M. Admin. Code § 14.6.7.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 14.6.7.11 - IN-PLANT INSPECTOR

All in-plant inspectors for modular production whether modular structure or modular component production for use in New Mexico must be approved by the division. An inspector shall be approved by the division trade bureau chief for the trade to be inspected. Any approved in-plant inspector may be removed from the division approved list at any time for cause by the director.

A. Qualification: all required experience must be within the 10 years preceding application.

(1) A qualified candidate for building, mechanical, plumbing or electrical inspector shall meet the minimum qualifications set forth below:

(a) general building: three years of foreman level experience or as determined by the trade bureau;

(b) mechanical trades, plumbing and gas fitting, electrical trades: three years of journeyman or foreman level experience or as determined by the trade bureau;

(c) candidates may substitute technical, university, or college training for up to two years of the three years journeyman or foreman level experience requirement as determined appropriate by the trade bureau chief. The equivalency shall be calculated such that one year of education shall equal one-half year of journeyman or foreman level experience.

(2) Applicants must be certified by a national code organization recognized by the division and remain current by such certifying organization to maintain state inspection approval.

(3) Inspectors shall meet the minimum continuing education requirements as prescribed by the nationally recognized code organization for each trade bureau jurisdiction and provide proof of such credits to the division upon application for or renewal of approval.

B. Inspectors approved for inspections in multiple disciplines: Inspectors may inspect in multiple disciplines if nationally certified and approved by the division trade bureau chief for the trade responsible for the trade to be inspected.

C. The general building in-plant inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with all codes and ensuring all other required inspections have been satisfactorily completed.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.6.7.11

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018