N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.42

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.370.19.42 - CARPETING

Carpets may be used in patient and non-patient occupied areas with the following exceptions: toilet rooms, bathing facilities, isolation rooms, laundry rooms, utility rooms, examination or treatment rooms, housekeeping closets:

A. Specifications for acceptable carpeting include:

(1) carpet material which meets the standards of the state fire marshal and is easily cleanable;

(2) pile tufts shall be a minimum of 64 per square inch or equivalent density;

(3) rows shall be a minimum of eight per square inch or equivalent density.

B. Installation of carpet material:

(1) Pad and carpet shall be installed according to manufacturer recommendations;

(2) Edges of carpet shall be covered and cove or base shoe used at all wall junctures. Seams shall be sewn or bonded together with manufacturer recommended cement.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.42

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