N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.3.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 14.7.3.9 - CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below.

A.Section R101 Scope and General Requirements.

(1)Section R101.1 Title. Delete this section of the IRC and substitute: This code shall be known as the 2021 New Mexico residential building code (NMRBC).

(2)Section R101.2 Scope. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.7.3.2 NMAC, Scope and add the following: Exception. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the International Building Code shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Automatic fire sprinkler systems required by Section 903.2.8 of the International Building Code when constructed under the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall conform to Section P2904 of the Residential Building Code. A home office or business not utilizing hazardous materials as defined in the international building code with a work area less than 300 sq. ft. is not a live/work unit subject to the requirements of the International Building Code. A home office in dwelling units exceeding 3000 sq. ft. may occupy up to ten percent of the floor area.

(3)Section R101.3 Purpose. See 14.7.3.6 NMAC, Objective.

B.Section R102 Applicability.

(1)Section R102.1 General. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

(2)Section R102.2 Other laws. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

(3)Section R102.3 Application of references. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

(4)Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. Delete this section of the IRC and substitute the following: The codes referenced in the NMRBC are set forth below. See also 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

(a)Electrical. The NMEC applies to all electrical wiring as defined in Section 60-13-32 NMSA 1978. All references in the IRC to the international code council (ICC) electrical code are deemed references to the NMEC.

(b)Gas. The NMMC applies to "gas fittings" as that term is defined in Section 60-13-32 NMSA 1978. All references in the IRC to the international mechanical code are deemed references to the NMMC. Gas piping systems, and appliances for use with liquefied propane gas (LPG), or compressed natural gas (CNG), shall be governed by the LPG standards (Section 70-5-1 et seq. NMSA 1978, LPG and CNG Act, and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, 19.15.4.1 through 19.15.4.24 NMAC.)

(c)Mechanical. The NMMC applies to the installation, repair, and replacement of mechanical systems including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, or appurtenances including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy related systems. All references in the IRC to the international mechanical code are deemed references to the NMMC.

(d)Plumbing. The NMPC applies to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of plumbing systems, including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. All references in the IRC to the international plumbing code are deemed references to the NMPC.

(e)Energy. The NMRECC applies to all energy-efficiency-related requirements for the design and construction of buildings that are subject to the New Mexico construction codes. All references in the IRC to the international energy conservation code are deemed references to the NMRECC.

(5)Section R102.5 Appendices. This rule adopts the following appendices as amended herein.

(a)Appendix AH - Patio covers.

(b)Appendix AJ - Existing buildings.

(c)Appendix AK - Sound transmission.

(d)Appendix AR - Light straw clay construction.

(e)Appendix AS - Strawbale construction.

(f)Appendix AQ - Tiny Houses.

(6)Section R102.6 Partial invalidity. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

(7)Section R102.7 Existing structures. See this section, and Subsection R102.7.1, Additions, Alterations or Repairs, of the IRC, except that the references to the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Fire Code are deleted.

C.Section R103 Department of Building Safety. Delete this section of the IRC.

D.Section R104 Duties and Powers of the Building Official. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

E.Section R105 Permits. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.

F.Section R106 Construction Documents. Delete this provision of the IRC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.

G.Section R107 Temporary Structures and Uses. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.

H.Section R108 Fees. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.5 NMAC, Fees.

I.Section R109 Inspections. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.

J.Section R110 Certificate of Occupancy. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.

K.Section R111 Service Utilities. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.

L.Section R112 Board of Appeals. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.

M.Section R113 Violations. Delete this section of the IRC and see CILA 60-13-1 et seq., and 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.

N.Section R114 Stop Work Order. Delete this section of the IRC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.3.9

14.7.3.9 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.3.9 NMAC, 1-28-11, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 23, December 12, 2017, eff. 1/15/2018, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11, June 13, 2023, eff. 7/14/2023