Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 6 of 8 state-level topic areas checked against primary sources. OSHA state plan: New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA).
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by 10.25.5 NMAC10.25.5 NMAC (effective Nov 1, 2022) adopts the 2021 IFC with NM revisions; IFC references to mechanical and plumbing codes point to the NM codes, and new construction follows the NM Building Code. State Fire Marshal page confirms the 2021 IFC; no pending edition stated. Confirm local amendments with the AHJ. SourceChecked on the source | NM State Fire Marshal's Office (DHSEM), statewide | In forceIn force; no newer edition found pending |
| Building | 2021 NM Commercial Building Code (14.7.2 NMAC) / 2021 NM Residential Building Code (14.7.3 NMAC); 2024 NM Plumbing and Mechanical Codes effective Aug 1, 2026CID page lists the 2021 NM Commercial, Residential and Existing Building Codes (no effective date shown), 2021 energy codes effective July 30, 2024, and 2024 Plumbing (14.8.2) and Mechanical (14.9.2) Codes effective Aug 1, 2026. Until Jan 1, 2027 permits may issue under either the prior or 2024 edition; after that only 2024. Electrical: 2020 NEC-based code. SourceChecked on the source | RLD Construction Industries Division (CID); certified local jurisdictions enforce locally | Change Jan 1, 2027Jan 1, 2027: permits under 2021 Plumbing and Mechanical Codes end; only 2024 editions after that |
| Elevators | Elevator Safety Act (NMSA 60-13B-1 to -15); Elevator Safety Code 14.15.1-14.15.8 NMAC, including 2019 NM Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (14.15.8)Elevator Bureau page: all commercial conveyances had to be registered with CID by Jan 1, 2026; the bureau's mission includes annual safety inspections and says permitting and inspections begin in early 2026. CID's code list names the 2019 NM elevator safety code (14.15.8); the underlying ASME edition is not stated on pages read. SourceChecked on the source | RLD Construction Industries Division, Elevator Bureau | In forceRegistration deadline Jan 1, 2026 has passed; inspection schedule not published on page |
| Boilers | CONFLICT: CID's code list shows 14.9.4 NMAC Boilers effective Aug 1, 2026; the State Records Center's posted 14.9.4 NMAC (re-read Oct 21, 2026) is still the 1998 rule (last amended 2006)Posted rule (14.9.4.25): high-pressure boilers internal inspection yearly; low-pressure steam and hot-water heating boilers every 24 months. CID's March 2026 draft replacement (read Oct 20, 2026) instead ties inspection method and frequency to ASHRAE/ACCA 180, by insurer-employed National Board commissioned inspectors; adopted text not posted. Confirm with the CID Mechanical Bureau. SourceReported, in verification | RLD Construction Industries Division, Mechanical Bureau; state and special (insurance company) inspectors | Rulemaking pendingWatch: CID lists 14.9.4 effective Aug 1, 2026 (hearing held Apr 21, 2026; CIC May 20, 2026 agenda listed a vote to adopt the 14.9.4 repeal and replace); Records Center still posts the 1998 rule (re-read Oct 22, 2026) |
| Pools | 7.18.1 NMAC (Model Aquatic Health Code, 1st ed., effective Aug 1, 2016) and 7.18.2 NMAC fees; 2024 NM Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (14.8.3 NMAC) effective Aug 1, 2026 for construction7.18.1 NMAC requires an annual NMED operating permit for public aquatic venues, including pools at hotels and motels with six or more guest units, and at least annual inspection; it incorporates MAHC 1st edition with NM exceptions. CID lists the 2024 pool construction code (14.8.3 NMAC) effective Aug 1, 2026. SourceChecked on the source | NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code) | In forceIn force; 2024 pool construction code effective Aug 1, 2026 |
| Lodging | unknown - no statewide hotel license or hotel-specific safety mandate confirmedNo statewide hotel license found on CID or NMED rule pages. The Health Department boarding-home rule (7.8.4 NMAC) excludes hotels. Hotel and motel pools (six or more guest units) need an annual NMED aquatic venue permit (7.18.1 NMAC). 2026 HB 147 (trafficking notice and staff training for lodging with ten or more rooms) was introduced; enactment not confirmed. SourceReported, in verification | None identified statewide | In forceWatch: enactment of 2026 HB 147 (lodging trafficking notice and training; introduced text sets Jul 1, 2026 effective date) could not be confirmed on the primary page |
| Workplace | NM OSHA State Plan (NM Occupational Health and Safety Act)OSHA's NM State Plan page: approved Dec 10, 1975, certified Nov 5, 1984; run by NMED's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau; covers private employers and state and local government. Excluded: federal employers, maritime, private employers on military bases, tribal lands, and some other listed workplaces. SourceChecked on the source | NMED Occupational Health and Safety Bureau | In force |
| Environmental | NMED layer on federal EPA rules: petroleum storage tank registration (20.5.102 NMAC, effective July 24, 2018); air-permit exemptions (20.2.72.202 NMAC); asbestos NESHAP notice to the Air Quality Bureau; federal SPCC, Tier II and HFC rules also applyTanks (20.5.102 NMAC, eff. July 24, 2018, read Oct 18, 2026): USTs, ASTs and emergency-generator tank systems register; notice 30 days before installing; renewal by July 1 yearly. Air: standby generators used only in utility outages, under 500 hr/yr, exempt; comfort-heating units exempt to 5 MMBtu/h gas or 1 MMBtu/h distillate. Asbestos, sewer overflow, backflow, grease not re-read. SourceChecked on the source | New Mexico Environment Dept. (Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau, Air Quality Bureau); U.S. EPA; local utilities | Rule change Mar 1, 2027Next Tier II filing March 1, 2027; HFC leak-repair rule in force; automatic leak detection for existing 1,500 lb+ commercial refrigeration by Jan 1, 2027 |
2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by 10.25.5 NMAC. 10.25.5 NMAC (effective Nov 1, 2022) adopts the 2021 IFC with NM revisions; IFC references to mechanical and plumbing codes point to the NM codes, and new construction follows the NM Building Code. State Fire Marshal page confirms the 2021 IFC; no pending edition stated. Confirm local amendments with the AHJ. Enforced by: NM State Fire Marshal's Office (DHSEM), statewide.
2021 NM Commercial Building Code (14.7.2 NMAC) / 2021 NM Residential Building Code (14.7.3 NMAC); 2024 NM Plumbing and Mechanical Codes effective Aug 1, 2026. CID page lists the 2021 NM Commercial, Residential and Existing Building Codes (no effective date shown), 2021 energy codes effective July 30, 2024, and 2024 Plumbing (14.8.2) and Mechanical (14.9.2) Codes effective Aug 1, 2026. Until Jan 1, 2027 permits may issue under either the prior or 2024 edition; after that only 2024. Electrical: 2020 NEC-based code. Enforced by: RLD Construction Industries Division (CID); certified local jurisdictions enforce locally.
Elevators: RLD Construction Industries Division, Elevator Bureau (Elevator Safety Act (NMSA 60-13B-1 to -15); Elevator Safety Code 14.15.1-14.15.8 NMAC, including 2019 NM Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (14.15.8)). Boilers: RLD Construction Industries Division, Mechanical Bureau; state and special (insurance company) inspectors (CONFLICT: CID's code list shows 14.9.4 NMAC Boilers effective Aug 1, 2026; the State Records Center's posted 14.9.4 NMAC (re-read Oct 21, 2026) is still the 1998 rule (last amended 2006)).
New Mexico runs an OSHA-approved state plan: New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA). The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
Building: Change Jan 1, 2027 (Jan 1, 2027: permits under 2021 Plumbing and Mechanical Codes end; only 2024 editions after that); Boilers: Rulemaking pending (Watch: CID lists 14.9.4 effective Aug 1, 2026 (hearing held Apr 21, 2026; CIC May 20, 2026 agenda listed a vote to adopt the 14.9.4 repeal and replace); Records); Environmental: Rule change Mar 1, 2027 (Next Tier II filing March 1, 2027; HFC leak-repair rule in force; automatic leak detection for existing 1,500 lb+ commercial refrigeration by Jan 1, 2027); Jan 1, 2027: Permits under the 2021 Plumbing and Mechanical Codes end; only the 2024 editions apply after this date; Jan 1, 2027: Automatic leak detection on existing 1,500 lb+ HFC commercial refrigeration.
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