The objective of 14 NMAC 11.3 [now 14.11.3 NMAC] is to promote the general welfare of the people of the state of New Mexico by providing for the protection of life and property through standards that, when complied with, will result in an installation essentially free from hazards. Further, this code is intended to provide uniformity in plumbing standards.
N.M. Admin. Code § 14.11.3.6