N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.63

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

Section 8.370.15.63 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS; WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL

All plumbing systems including water supply and sewer systems shall be in accordance with latest adopted editions of the New Mexico commercial building code, international building code (IBC), New Mexico plumbing code, New Mexico mechanical code current edition as adopted by the New Mexico construction industries division and local building codes, as applied by the authority having jurisdiction and local building codes.

A.Water: A boarding home licensed pursuant to these regulations must be provided with an adequate supply of water that is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic use.

(1) If the water supply is not obtained from an approved public system, the private water system must be inspected, tested, and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to ensure that subsequent periodic testing or inspection of such private water systems be made at intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department or recognized authority.

(2) Hot and cold running water under pressure must be distributed at sufficient pressure to operate all fixtures and equipment during maximum demand periods.

(3) Water distribution systems are arranged to provide hot water at each hot water outlet at all times.

(4) Hot water for hand washing and bathing facilities must not exceed 120 degrees F.

B. Water heaters: Must be able to supply hot water to all hot water taps within the boarding home at full pressure during peak demand periods and maintain a maximum temperature of 120 degrees F.

(1) Fuel fired hot water heaters must be enclosed and separated from other parts of the building by construction as required by current state and local building codes.

(2) All water heaters must be equipped with a pressure relief valve (pop-off valve).

C. Sewage and waste disposal: All sewage and liquid wastes must be disposed of into a municipal or public sewage system where such facilities are available.

(1) Where a municipal sewage system is not available, the system used must be inspected and approved by the New Mexico environment department or recognized local authority.

(2) Where municipal or community garbage collection and disposal service are not available, the method of collection and disposal of solid waste generated by the boarding home must be inspected and approved by the New Mexico environment department or recognized local authority.

(3) All garbage and refuse receptacles must be durable, have tight fitting lids, must be insect and rodent proof, washable, leak proof and constructed of materials which will not absorb liquids. Receptacles must be kept closed and clean.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.63

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