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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of New Mexico.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

Additional Resources

• New Mexico's building codes are mandatory minimum standards for all buildings.
Code Alert: The 2008 New Mexico Electrical Code (NEC 2008) will go into effect July 1, 2008.

New Mexico Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Building Code)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Structural CodeIBC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Building Code)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Plumbing CodeUPC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Plumbing & Mechanical Code)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Mechanical CodeUMC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Plumbing & Mechanical Code)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (New Mexico Electrical Code 2005)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Fire/Life Safety Code2006 IFCNew Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 800-947-4722
Accessibility CodeICC/ANSI A117.1-1998 (New Mexico Building Code)Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online
Energy CodeIECC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Energy Conservatiuon Code)No amendments
Applies to commercial construction
Boiler CodeASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel CodeConstruction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700

New Mexico Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralConstruction Industries Division
Phone: (505) 476-4700
PlumbingConstruction Industries Division
Phone: (505) 476-4700
MechanicalConstruction Industries Division
Phone: (505) 476-4700
ElectricalConstruction Industries Division
Phone: (505) 476-4700
AccessibilityConstruction Industries Division
Phone: (505) 476-4700
Plan ReviewPlan Review and Permitting Section, Construction I
Phone: (505) 827-7043
Fax: (505) 827-7045
EnergyMichael McDiarmid
Energy Engineer, Energy Conservation & Management
Phone: (505) 476-3319
Planning/Land UsePlan Review and Permitting Section, CID
Phone: (505) 827-4869
Fax: (505) 827-7045

New Mexico Municipalities

Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Mexico:

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