N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.51

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

Section 8.370.15.51 - HAZARDOUS AREAS

A. Hazardous areas include the following:

(1) fuel fired equipment rooms;

(2) bulk laundries or laundry rooms with more than 100 square feet;

(3) storage rooms with more than 50 square feet but less than 100 square feet not storing combustibles;

(4) storage rooms with more than 100 square feet storing combustibles;

(5) chemical storage rooms with more than 50 square feet; and

(6) garages in which fuel-fired equipment is located or in which tools, paints, solvents or construction materials are stored, maintenance shops, or maintenance rooms.

B. Hazardous areas on the same floor or abutting a primary means of escape or a sleeping room shall be protected as required by New Mexico building code, international building code (IBC), current edition as adopted by the New Mexico construction industries division and local building codes, as applied by the authority having jurisdiction.

C. All boiler, furnace or fuel fired water heater rooms shall be protected from other parts of the building by construction having a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.51

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