N.M. Admin. Code § 14.5.3.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 14.5.3.9 - INSPECTIONS

The following inspections are required unless otherwise indicated or as determined in the discretion of the TBC or CBO.

A.For work subject to the NMCBC.

(1) Footing and foundation inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(2) Concrete slab or under floor inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(3) Lowest floor elevation, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(4) Frame inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(5) New and re-roofs, roof assembly inspection including decking, application of roof systems and application of roof coatings.

(6) Exterior wall opening flashings.

(7) Weather resistive barrier inspection is to be made after installation of the appropriate weather resistive barrier and before such barrier is covered.

(8) Lath and gypsum board, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(9) Fire and smoke-resistant penetrations, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(10) Energy efficiency inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(11) Other inspections required by the AHJ building official, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(12) Special inspections, see Section 110 of the IBC.

(13) Final inspection, see Section 110 of the IBC, including baby changing facilities pursuant to 14.5.3.8 NMAC.

B.For work subject to the NMRBC.

(1) Footing and foundation inspection, see Section 109.1.1 of the IRC.

(2) Concrete slab or under floor inspection, see Section 109 of the IRC.

(3) Frame and masonry inspections, see Section 109.1.4 of the IRC.

(4) New and re-roofs, roof assembly inspection including decking, application of roof systems and application of roof coatings.

(5) Exterior wall opening flashings.

(6) Weather resistive barrier inspection is to be made after installation of the appropriate weather resistive barrier and before such barrier is covered.

(7) Energy efficiency inspections

(8) Lath and gypsum board, see Section 109.1.5 of the IRC.

(9) Other inspections required by the AHJ, see Section 109 of the IRC.

(10) Fire resistance rated construction inspection, see Section 109.1.5.1 of the IRC.

(11) Final inspection, see Section 109.1.6 of the IRC.

C.For work subject to the NMEC.

(1) Temporary pole (if applicable).

(2) Underground or under-slab (if applicable).

(3) Rough-in:

(a) on residential projects, all wiring must be installed and connections made-up;

(b) on commercial projects, perform inspections as required.

(4) Service pre-final (if applicable).

(5) Final (electrical system is complete and energized).

D.For work subject to the NMMC.

(1) Rough inspection of all mechanical work covered by permit after work has been installed and before it is covered or concealed.

(2) Temporary heat (if applicable).

(3) Final inspection after all mechanical work covered by permit has been installed and covered and after fixtures and appliances have been attached.

(4) Operation of mechanical equipment installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures. See the existing installations section of the currently adopted UMC.

E.For work subject to the NMPC.

(1) Rough inspection of all plumbing work covered by permit after work has been installed and before it is covered or concealed.

(2) Top-out inspection of all vented piping above floor and all extensions through the roof and walls.

(3) Water distribution including all water piping inside and under a building.

(4) Water service piping from a service meter to a connection outside the building.

(5) Final inspection after all plumbing work covered by permit has been installed and covered and after fixtures and appliances have been attached.

(6) Operation of plumbing equipment to replace existing equipment or fixtures, see the existing installations section of the currently adopted UPC.

F.Additional inspections. In addition to required inspections, the AHJ or CBO is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of the applicable New Mexico construction codes.

G.Re-inspections.

(1) A re-inspection fee shall not be assessed when the required code corrections resulting from an initial inspection is properly corrected and subsequently re-inspected and approved.

(2) A re-inspection fee shall be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which an inspection is called is not complete, when the required corrections have not been made or work is covered prior to inspection.

(3) No additional permits may be issued and no additional inspections conducted until the required fees have been paid.

(4) Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, or there is a deviation from plans without the approval of the AHJ.

(5) Re-inspection fees may be assessed for failure to provide access to the property and to the facility where the inspection is to occur on the date for which the inspection is scheduled.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.5.3.9

14.5.3.9 NMAC - Rp, 14.5.3.8 NMAC, 14.7.2.10 NMAC, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.100, 14 NMAC 9.2.II.100 & 14.10.4.8 NMAC, 7-1-04; A, 1-28-11; A, 1-1-14, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 07, April 10, 2018, eff. 5/15/2018, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 03, February 8, 2022, eff. 3/10/2022