N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.59

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

Section 8.371.2.59 - ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HANDICAPPED IN NEW FACILITIES

Accessibility to the handicapped must be provided in all facilities in accordance with ANSI standards and shall include the following:

A. main entry into the facility must be ground level or ramped to allow wheelchair access;

B. building must allow access to main living area and dining area;

C. access to at least one bedroom is provided which requires a door clearance of 34 inches;

D. access to at least one toilet and bathing facility is required which requires a minimum door clearance of 34 inches, 36 inches is recommended. Toilet and bathing area must also provide a 60 inch diameter clear space (turning radius for a wheelchair);

E. if ramps are provided to the building, slope must be at least 12 inches horizontal run for each one inch of vertical rise;

F. ramps leading to doorway must have a five foot by five foot level area at the doorway;

G. ramps exceeding a six inch rise shall be provided with handrails;

H. Requirements contained herein are minimum and additional handicap requirements may apply depending on size and complexity of the facility.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.59

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