N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.48

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

Section 8.370.15.48 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS

A. Building plans: Boarding homes licensed for four or more residents must submit building plans. The building plans must be of professional quality, prepared and stamped by an architect registered pursuant to NMSA 61-15-9 NMSA 1978. One printed copy of the complete set of building plans must be submitted, drawn to an accurate scale of at least one-eighth of an inch to one foot, submitted in size format required by the licensing bureau. The building plans for renovations or building additions to an existing building must include sufficient information to clearly distinguish between new and existing construction, for the authority to make a compliance determination. The building plan(s), information required is noted below:

(1) site plan: showing the location of the building on a site/plot plan to determine surrounding conditions, driveways, all walks and steps, ramps, parking areas, handicapped and emergency vehicle spaces, accessible route to the main entrance, secure yard for residents, any permanent structures, including notes on construction materials used;

(2) code compliance plan and life safety plan: noting applicable code requirements and compliance data, locations of rated fire walls, smoke partitions (if any), exit paths & distances, fire extinguishers locations;

(3) floor plans: showing location use of each room, (e.g., waiting room, dining room, living/common rooms, office, resident rooms, kitchen, common elements, door locations (swings), window locations, restrooms, locations of all restrooms, plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, tubs-showers; location a of all level changes within and outside the building (e.g. steps or ramps, etc.); and all other pertinent explanatory information addressing the requirements in applicable regulations;

(4) exterior building elevations: noting all building heights, locations of exterior doors, and any operable and fixed windows (sill heights);

(5) building and wall sections: showing at least one building or wall section showing an exterior and interior wall construction section including the material composition of the floor, walls, and ceiling/roof construction;

(6) schedule sheets: room finish, noting all room finishes, (e.g., carpet, tile, gypsum board with paint, etc.); door schedule, noting door sizes/thickness, door types & ratings; window schedule, noting sizes, type and operation; skylight schedule, noting size, type;

(7) special systems plan: location of heat and smoke detectors, nurse call systems, and operational elements of alarm system;

(8) mechanical plans: noting location of heating units, furnaces, hot water heaters, and fuel type and source, all heating, ventilating and air conditioning/ cooling systems including locations of fire dampers;

(9) plumbing plan: noting all plumbing fixture locations, fixture types;

(10) electrical plan: noting power and lighting layouts, exit lighting, emergency lighting fixtures, emergency power systems (if any), electrical panel information, and

(11) other plans: As necessary (i.e.; phasing plan) to describe compliance with the other requirements in applicable regulations.

B. Existing or renovated construction: If the proposed boarding home includes any remodeling, renovations or additions or new construction of any type, the building plans and specifications covering all portions of the proposed work delineating all existing construction and all new or proposed construction shall be submitted to the authority for review and approval. Submit phasing plan if project construction will be phased. New boarding homes proposed for licensure in existing buildings must comply with all building requirements as if they were completely new construction.

C. New construction: Building plans must be submitted and will be reviewed by the authority for compliance with these licensing regulations, and applicable building and fire safety codes. If the authority approves the boarding home's building plans and local building officials have issued a construction permit, construction may begin.

D. This provision is an ongoing requirement and applies to, and includes all construction at the facility, which occurs before and after issuance of the initial license. This provision does not generally apply to maintenance and repair. However, if the maintenance or repair impacts or alters any of the facility requirements under these regulations, the applicant or licensee must notify the authority and verify ongoing compliance with these regulations.

E. The authority shall not be liable for any costs or damages incurred by the applicant relating to construction in the event the applicant incurs costs or damages in order to comply with these regulations or to obtain a license under these regulations. For all new and proposed construction, the applicant or licensee must submit for building plan approval by the authority before construction begins.

F. Completed construction: All new or renovated construction completed shall comply with the building plans approved by the authority in the plan review process and prior to construction, these rules, and all other applicable rules and codes; and any of the authority's approval(s) shall not waive any other rules or other applicable building and code requirements enforceable by other authorities having jurisdiction, in addition to New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14 Housing and Construction, chapters 5 through 12. Applicant must receive initial life safety code approval and a temporary license from this authority prior to accepting or admitting any residents into the facility.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.48

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024