Pursuant to Section 60-13-9.(F.) of the Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA 1978) the construction industries division has adopted 14 NMAC 9.4 [now 14.9.4 NMAC]. Section 61-13-9. (F.), NMSA 1978 provides as follows: "The division shall adopt all building codes and minimum standards as recommended by the trade bureaus and approved by the commission so that the public welfare is protected, uniformity is promoted and conflicting provision are avoided."
N.M. Admin. Code § 14.9.4.3