Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 5 of 7 areas verified on 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)State Fire Marshal's Office (NM DHSEM) enforces the 2021 IFC statewide for fire and life-safety compliance; no newer edition found pending as of this research. SourceVerified on the source | NM State Fire Marshal's Office (DHSEM), statewide | In forceIn force; no newer edition found pending |
| Building | 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC, with NM amendmentsCID enforces 2021 IBC (commercial) and 2021 IRC (residential) statewide, plus 2021 NM plumbing/energy codes; 2024 plumbing, mechanical, and pool-code updates are in active rulemaking. SourceVerified on the source | RLD Construction Industries Division (CID); certified local jurisdictions enforce locally | Rulemaking pending2024 plumbing/mechanical code rulemaking hearing held Apr 21, 2026; adoption outcome unconfirmed |
| Elevators | Elevator Safety Code, NMAC 14.15.1-14.15.8CID's Elevator Bureau now requires all commercial conveyances be registered statewide; ASME A17.1 edition and inspection cadence are not published on agency pages reached. SourceVerified on the source | RLD Construction Industries Division, Elevator Bureau | In forceIn force since Jan 1, 2026 (new statewide registration mandate); inspection cadence not yet published |
| Boilers | unknown (no confirmed citation)No dedicated state Boiler Bureau or statute was located; an Apr 2026 CID rulemaking notice references boiler standards being replaced, implying rules sit within CID's mechanical-code family. SourceReported, in verification | RLD Construction Industries Division (specific bureau/statute unconfirmed) | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Pools | NMAC 7.18.1 / 7.18.2 (operations)NMED's Environmental Health Bureau enforces pool/spa operations (7.18.1, 7.18.2 NMAC); CID's separate 2012 construction code has a 2024 edition proposed via an Apr 2026 hearing. SourceVerified on the source | NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code) | Rulemaking pendingCID construction code 2012 to 2024 edition update proposed (hearing Apr 21, 2026); outcome unconfirmed |
| Lodging | unknown - no statewide regime foundNo distinct statewide hotel/lodging licensing authority or hotel-specific mandate (e.g., balcony inspection, sprinkler retrofit) was found; general fire and building codes apply to lodging properties. SourceReported, in verification | None identified statewide | Unconfirmedunknown |
| Workplace | NM OSHA State Plan (NM Occupational Health and Safety Act)NMED's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau runs a comprehensive OSHA-approved state plan covering private employers and state/local government statewide. SourceVerified on the source | NMED Occupational Health and Safety Bureau | In force |
2021 International Fire Code (IFC). State Fire Marshal's Office (NM DHSEM) enforces the 2021 IFC statewide for fire and life-safety compliance; no newer edition found pending as of this research. Enforced by: NM State Fire Marshal's Office (DHSEM), statewide.
2021 IBC / 2021 IRC, with NM amendments. CID enforces 2021 IBC (commercial) and 2021 IRC (residential) statewide, plus 2021 NM plumbing/energy codes; 2024 plumbing, mechanical, and pool-code updates are in active rulemaking. Enforced by: RLD Construction Industries Division (CID); certified local jurisdictions enforce locally.
Elevators: RLD Construction Industries Division, Elevator Bureau (Elevator Safety Code, NMAC 14.15.1-14.15.8). Boilers: RLD Construction Industries Division (specific bureau/statute unconfirmed) (unknown (no confirmed citation)).
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: Rulemaking pending (2024 plumbing/mechanical code rulemaking hearing held Apr 21, 2026; adoption outcome unconfirmed); Boilers: Unconfirmed (unknown); Pools: Rulemaking pending (CID construction code 2012 to 2024 edition update proposed (hearing Apr 21, 2026); outcome unconfirmed); unknown (hearing held Apr 21, 2026): CID rulemaking to replace the 2021 NM Plumbing Code, 2021 Mechanical Code, and 2012 Pool/Spa Code with 2024 editions, adopt a new Medical Gas code, and revise boiler standards.
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