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 construction. Enforced by NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
7.18.1 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.
Source: primary document
Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.
In force; 2024 pool construction code effective Aug 1, 2026
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.
These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.
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 construction. 7.18.1 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.
NMED Environmental Health Bureau (operations); RLD CID (construction code).
Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.
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