N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.49

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

Section 8.370.15.49 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

A. Facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must be accessible to and useable by disabled employees, staff, visitors, and residents shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA), current edition.

B. All buildings of the premises providing resident use and services will be considered part of the boarding home and must meet all requirements of these regulations. Where a part of the boarding home services is contained in another facility, separation and access shall be maintained as described in current building and fire codes.

C. A boarding home applying for licensure pursuant to these regulations may have additional requirements not contained herein. The complexity of building and fire codes and requirements of city, county, or municipal governments may stipulate these additional requirements. Any additional requirements will be outlined by the appropriate building and fire authorities, and in New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14 Housing and Construction, chapters 5 through 12.

D. Use of manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes and recreational vehicles:

(1) Use of a manufactured home, modular home or mobile home may be allowed if the structure meets all physical, environment and general building requirements in this rule and all other applicable state, county and municipal building codes.

(2) For facilities with four or more residents, mobile homes shall not be allowed.

(3) The use of recreational vehicles, travel or camper trailers which are designed to drive or be towed behind a vehicle is prohibited.

E. Facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more residents shall also meet the following requirements:

(1) There shall be space available in the boarding home to serve as an office for business, administration and admission activities, and a private office to conduct private interviews.

(2) There shall be a reception area and a restroom facility designated for use by visitors.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.49

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024