New Mexico Building Codes
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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Building Code) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Building Code) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Plumbing & Mechanical Code) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Plumbing & Mechanical Code) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 (New Mexico Electrical Code 2005) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC | New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, 800-947-4722 |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998 (New Mexico Building Code) | Construction Industries Division, (505) 476-4700 or online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 (2006 New Mexico Energy Conservatiuon Code) | No amendments |
 | Applies to commercial construction | |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code | Construction 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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Construction Industries Division Phone: (505) 476-4700 |
| Plumbing | Construction Industries Division Phone: (505) 476-4700 |
| Mechanical | Construction Industries Division Phone: (505) 476-4700 |
| Electrical | Construction Industries Division Phone: (505) 476-4700 |
| Accessibility | Construction Industries Division Phone: (505) 476-4700 |
| Plan Review | Plan Review and Permitting Section, Construction I Phone: (505) 827-7043 Fax: (505) 827-7045 |
| Energy | Michael McDiarmid Energy Engineer, Energy Conservation & Management Phone: (505) 476-3319 |
| Planning/Land Use | Plan 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:
