N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.15

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

Section 16.66.7.15 - PLUMBING

A. The licensee shall inspect:

(1) Interior water supply and distribution systems, including fixtures and fixture trim components (faucets, valves, drain stops, shower arms and showerheads, flush handles, etc.);

(2) interior drain, waste, and venting systems, including fixtures;

(3) domestic potable water heating equipment and hot water distribution systems;

(4) vent systems, flues, and chimneys;

(5) fuel storage and fuel distribution systems;

(6) sewage ejectors, sump pumps, and related piping; and

(7) functional flow at each fixture group.

B. In the home inspection report, the licensee shall describe at least the following:

(1) Interior water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping materials;

(2) water heating equipment, including energy sources;

(3) location of main water supply shut-off valve; and

(4) location of main fuel supply shut-off valve.

C. The licensee is not required to inspect:

(1) Interiors of vent systems, flues, and chimneys that are not readily accessible;

(2) sewage drain waste systems;

(3) on-site (septic) waste disposal systems;

(4) wells, well pumps, and water storage related equipment;

(5) on-site (well) water supply quantity and quality;

(6) water conditioning systems;

(7) solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy water heating systems;

(8) manual and automatic fire extinguishing and sprinkler systems;

(9) landscape irrigation systems;

(10) clothes-washing machine connections;

(11) refrigerator or ice maker water connections.

D. The licensee is not required to:

(1) Light or ignite pilot flames;

(2) operate any shut-off or manual stop valves, except water closet flush valves and fixture valves;

(3) test shower pans, tub, and shower surrounds or enclosures for leakage or functional overflow protection;

(4) operate automatic safety controls;

(5) inspect or test for gas or fuel leaks or indications thereof.

E. The licensee is not required to determine:

(1) capacity, temperature, life expectancy, or adequacy of the water heater;

(2) adequacy of combustion air components;

(3) whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private;

(4) water supply with respect to flow rate, volume, pressure, temperature, quantity, and quality;

(5) effectiveness of anti-siphon devices.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.66.7.15

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 23, December 15, 2020, eff. 1/15/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 23, December 14, 2021, eff. 1/14/2022