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New Mexico · Pools and spas

The public pool and spa rules in force in New Mexico now.

NMAC 7.18.1 / 7.18.2 (operations). Enforced by NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code). Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Pools and spas in New Mexico

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In force

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.

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Who enforces it

NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

CID construction code 2012 to 2024 edition update proposed (hearing Apr 21, 2026); outcome unconfirmed

The federal layer

The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.

Dated items

Next 24 months
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 standardsRLD Construction Industries Division
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Questions about the public pool and spa rules in New Mexico

Which public pool rules apply in New Mexico today?

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.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in New Mexico?

NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code).

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in New Mexico?

Rulemaking pending. CID construction code 2012 to 2024 edition update proposed (hearing Apr 21, 2026); outcome unconfirmed

Other areas in New Mexico

Everything in force in New Mexico
Fire code2021 International Fire Code (IFC)Building code2021 IBC / 2021 IRC, with NM amendmentsElevatorsElevator Safety Code, NMAC 14.15.1-14.15.8Boilersunknown (no confirmed citation)Hotels and lodgingunknown - no statewide regime foundWorkplace safetyNM OSHA State Plan (NM Occupational Health and Safety Act)

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