N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.81

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

Section 7.20.12.81 - FLOORS AND WALLS

A. Floor material is readily cleanable and wear resistant.

B. In all areas subject to wet cleaning, floor materials are not physically degradable by liquid germicidal or cleaning solution.

C. Floors subject to traffic while wet have a slip resistant surface.

D. Wall finishes are washable and in the proximity of plumbing fixtures, are smooth and moisture resistant.

E. Wall bases in areas subject to wet cleaning are covered with flooring and baseboards tightly sealed within the wall, and constructed without voids.

F. Floor and wall areas penetrated by pipes, ducts, and conduits are tightly sealed to minimize entry of rodents and insects. Joints of structural elements are similarly sealed.

G. Threshold and expansion joint covers are flush with the floor surface to facilitate use of wheelchairs and carts.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.81

1/1/99; 7.20.12.81 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.81, 02/28/05