N.M. Admin. Code § 16.39.4.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.39.4.8 - INCIDENTAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING

as defined in Subsection A of Section 61-23-22 NMSA 1978 means

A. architectural work incidental to engineering shall be that architectural work provided on projects with a building construction value not greater than six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) and having a total occupant load not greater than 50;

B. engineering work incidental to architecture shall be that engineering work provided on projects with a building construction value not greater than six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) and having a total occupant load not greater than 50;

C. all buildings and related structures within the regulatory provisions of the New Mexico Uniform Building Code (NMUBC) will require the proper authentication of the building construction documents by all participating disciplines in accordance with their respective governing acts on projects with a building construction value greater than six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) or having a total occupant load greater than 50, with the exception of:

(1) single-family dwellings not more than two stories in height;

(2) multiple dwellings not more than two stories in height containing not more than four dwelling units of wood-frame construction; provided this paragraph shall not be construed to allow a person who is not registered under the Architectural Act to design multiple clusters of up to four dwelling units each to form apartment or condominium complexes where the total exceeds four dwelling units on any lawfully divided lot;

(3) garages or other structures not more than two stories in height which are appurtenant to buildings described in Paragraph (1) and (2) of Subsection C of 16.39.4.8 NMAC; or

(4) nonresidential buildings, as defined in the uniform building code, or additions having a total occupant load of 10 or less and not more than two stories in height, which shall not include E-3 (Day Care), H (Hazardous), or I (Institutional) occupancies;

(5) alterations to buildings or structures which present no unusual conditions, hazards or change of occupancy.

D. the owner, user or using agency shall select the prime design professional (architect or engineer) for any project based on the requirements and nature of the project;

E. occupant load shall be defined and determined by the method set forth in Table 33-A of the Uniform Building Code (UBC).

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.39.4.8

16.39.4.8 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 39.4.8, 1/01/2002, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 11, June 16, 2015, eff. 7/1/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 23, December 12, 2017, eff. 12/28/2017