Albuquerque, New Mexico Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Code Alert: The 2007 Albuquerque Engergy Conservation Code (ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2004) will take effect April 1, 2008.
Albuquerque New Mexico Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2003 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2003 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA-1 1997 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Accessibility Code | ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-1996 | Deborah Nason, (505) 924-3860 |
| Other Codes | Boiler:ASME N.B.1.C 1-49-CSD-1 | |
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 | Chief Building Inspector Phone: (505) 924-3326 |
| Plumbing | Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Phone: (505) 924-3310 |
| Mechanical | Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector Phone: (505) 924-3310 |
| Electrical | Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (505) 924-3311 |
| Accessibility | Chief Building Inspector Phone: (505) 924-3326 |
| Historic Preservation | Planning Dept. Phone: (505) 924-3860 |
| Zoning | Planning Dept. Phone: (505) 924-3860 Fax: (505) 924-3847 |
| Planning | Planning Dept. Phone: (505) 924-3860 Fax: (505) 924-3967 |
| Environmental | April Candelaria Environmental Planning Commission Phone: (505) 924-3886 |
| City Attorney | Robert White City Attorney Phone: (505) 768-4500 Fax: (505) 768-4525 |
| Public Works | Department of Municipal Development Phone: (505) 857-8025 |
| Fire Marshal | Ahren L. Griego, PAO Public Affairs Officer Phone: (505) 833-7300 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jay Hart Director Phone: (505) 768-5300 |
| Aviation | Daniel Jiron Public Information Officer Phone: (505) 244-7780 Fax: (505) 842-4278 |
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Other New Mexico Municipalities
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