TITLE 14 HOUSING
AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 7 BUILDING CODES GENERAL
PART 2 2006 NEW MEXICO COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE
14.7.2.1 ISSUING AGENCY:
Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing
Department.
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14.7.2.2 SCOPE: This rule applies to the construction,
alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, removal and demolition of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure performed
in New Mexico on or after January 1, 2008, that is subject to the jurisdiction
of CID, unless performed pursuant to a permit for which an application was
received by CID before that date.
A. Exception 1.
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings (town houses) not more than three (3) stories high with separate
means of egress, and their accessory structures shall comply with the 14.7.3
NMAC, 2006 New Mexico residential building code (NMRBC).
B. Exception 2.
Existing buildings, not subject to the NMRBC,
undergoing a change of occupancy, repair, alterations or additions shall comply
with either 14.7.2 NMAC, 2006 New Mexico commercial building code, or 14.7.7
NMAC, 2006 New Mexico existing building code, as applicable.
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14.7.2.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: NMSA 1978 Sections 60-13-9 and 60-13-44.
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14.7.2.4 DURATION: Permanent.
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14.7.2.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2008, unless a later date is cited
at the end of a section.
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14.7.2.6 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this rule is to establish
minimum standards for the general construction of commercial buildings in New
Mexico.
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14.7.2.7 DEFINITIONS: See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and
chapter 2 of the 2006 international building code (IBC) as amended in 14.7.2.10
NMAC.
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14.7.2.8 ADOPTION OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
A. This rule adopts by reference the
2006 international building code, as amended by this rule.
B. In this rule, each provision is
numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2006 international building
code.
C. This
rule is to be applied in conjunction with 14.7.6 NMAC, the 2006 New Mexico
energy conservation code.
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14.7.2.9 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION:
A. Section 101 - General.
(1) 101.1 Title. Delete this section of the
IBC and substitute: This code shall be
known as the 2006 New Mexico commercial building code (NMCBC).
(2) 101.2 Scope.
Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.7.2.2 NMAC, Scope.
(3) 101.2.1 Appendices. This rule adopts the
following appendices as amended herein:
(a)
Appendix C - group U- agricultural
buildings;
(b) Appendix E - supplementary accessibility
requirements; and
(c) Appendix J - grading.
(4) 101.3 Intent.
Delete this section of the IBC and see the scope section above, at
14.7.2.6 NMAC, Objective.
(5) 101.4 Referenced codes.
The codes referenced in the NMCBC are:
(a) 101.4.1 Electrical. Delete this section of the IBC
and substitute: The 2005 New Mexico
electrical code (NMEC) applies to all electrical
wiring as defined in CILA Section 60-13-32. All references in the IBC to the ICC electrical code are deemed references to the NMEC.
(b) 101.4.2 Gas. Delete
this section of the IBC and substitute:
The 2006 New Mexico
mechanical code (NMMC) applies to “gas
fittings” as that term is defined in CILA Section
60-13-32. All references in the IBC to
the international fuel gas code are deemed references to the NMMC or the LPG standards, 19.15.40 NMAC and NMSA 1978 70-5-1 et seq.,
collectively. Gas piping, systems and appliances for use with liquefied
propane gas (LPG), or compressed natural gas (CNG),
shall be governed by the LPG standards.
(c) 101.4.3 Mechanical.
Delete this section of the IBC
and substitute: The 2006 NMMC applies to the installation, repair and
replacement of mechanical systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and/or appurtenances including ventilating, heating, cooling, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related
systems. All references in the IBC to
the international mechanical code are deemed references to the NMMC.
(d) 101.4.4 Plumbing.
Delete this section of the IBC
and substitute: The 2006 New Mexico plumbing code (NMPC) applies to the installation, alterations,
repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage
system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
All references in the IBC to the international plumbing code are deemed
references to the NMPC.
(e) 101.4.5 Property maintenance. Delete this section of the IBC.
(f) 101.4.6 Fire prevention. Delete this section of the IBC.
(g) 101.4.7 Energy. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: The provisions of the 2006
New Mexico energy conservation code (NMECC) shall
apply to the energy conservation aspects of general commercial construction.
B. Section
102 - Applicability.
(1) Section
102.1 General. Delete this section
of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC,
General Provisions.
(2)
Section 102.2 Other laws. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(3)
Section 102.3 Application of references. Delete this section of the IBC
and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(4)
Section 102.4 Referenced codes and standards.
Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General
Provisions.
(5)
Section 102.5 Partial invalidity.
Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General
Provisions.
(6)
Section 102.6 Existing structures. Delete this section of the IBC
and substitute: The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the
effective date of this rule shall be permitted to continue without change,
except as is specifically provided otherwise in this rule, in the 2006 New
Mexico existing building code, or by the building official in consideration of
the general safety and welfare of the occupants of any such building and the
general public.
C. Section 103 - Department of building safety.
Delete this section of the IBC.
D. Section
104 - Duties and powers of building
official. Delete this section of the
IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
E. Section 105 - Permits. Delete this section of the IBC except as
provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
F. Section 106 - Construction documents. Delete this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.2 NMAC,
Permits.
G. Section 107 - Temporary structures and uses. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
H. Section 108 - Fees.
Delete this section of the IBC
and see 14.5.5 NMAC, Fees.
I. Section 109 - Inspections.
(1) 109.1 General.
Delete this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
(2) 109.2 Preliminary inspection. Delete
this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
(3) 109.3
Required inspections. Delete this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.3 NMAC,
Inspections.
(4) 109.4
Inspection agencies. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
(5) 109.5
Inspection requests. Delete
this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
(6) 109.6 Approval required.
Delete this section of the IBC except as provided in 14.5.3 NMAC,
Inspections.
J. Section 110 - Certificate of
Occupancy. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2
NMAC, Permits.
K. Section
111 - Service Utilities. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2
NMAC, Permits.
L. Section
112 - Board of Appeals. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1
NMAC, General Provisions.
M. Section 113 - Violations. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3
NMAC, Inspections.
N. Section 114 - Stop Work Order. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
O. Section 115 - Unsafe Structures and Equipment. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
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14.7.2.10 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS: See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 201.1 Scope. See this section of the IBC except add the
following: If the same term is
defined in the New Mexico construction codes and in the IBC, it shall have the
meaning given it in the New Mexico construction codes.
B. Section 201.3 Terms defined in other
codes. Delete this section of the
IBC and substitute: If a term is not defined in this code and is defined in a
New Mexico construction code, the term shall have the meaning given it in the
New Mexico construction code.
C. Section
202. Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the following definition. Unbalanced backfill height means the
difference in height between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of
the top of the concrete footing that supports the foundation wall or the
interior finish ground level. Where an
interior concrete slab on grade is provided and is in contact with the interior
surface of the foundation wall, the unbalanced backfill height is permitted to
be measured from the exterior finish ground level to the top of the interior
concrete slab.
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14.7.2.11 CHAPTER 3 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: See this chapter of the IBC except Section
304.1 is amended to add fire and police stations to the business “B”
occupancy group.
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14.7.2.12 CHAPTER 4 SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE
AND OCCUPANCY: See this chapter of the IBC with
the following exception: Section 404.1.1, the definition of the term “ATRIUM,”
is amended to substitute the words “floor levels” for the word “stories.”
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14.7.2.13 CHAPTER 5 GENERAL HEIGHTS AND BUILDING AREAS: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.14 CHAPTER 6 TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.15 CHAPTER 7 FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATED CONSTRUCTION: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below:
A. Section 702 is amended to change
the definition of “shaft” by deleting the reference to “stories” and
substituting the words “floor levels.”
B. Section 712.2 Installation details. See this section of the IBC except add the
following new section: 712.2.1
Solar-ready sleeved penetrations. A
minimum of three (3), three-inch (3”) diameter sleeved penetrations shall be
installed in the mechanical room, or from an accessible point or designated
solar equipment location. The sleeves
shall be listed and sealed with a listed fitting or box on both ends in
compliance with this chapter.
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14.7.2.16 CHAPTER 8 INTERIOR FINISHES: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.17 CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:
A. Section 901 - General. See this section of the IBC.
B. Section 902 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC with the
following exception: the definition of “standpipe system, classes of” is
amended by adding the following provision:
1.5-inch hoses and hose cabinets shall not be provided, unless required
by the New Mexico laws applicable to fire protection FOR class II and class III
standpipe systems.
C. Section 903 - Automatic sprinkler
systems. See this section of the IBC
except in section 903.2 delete the paragraph entitled “exception” in its
entirety.
D. Section 904 - Alternative automatic
fire-extinguishing systems. See this
section of the IBC except in section 904.11 delete the paragraph entitled
“exception” in its entirety.
E. Sections 905 through 908. See these sections of the IBC.
F. Section 909 - Smoke control
systems.
(1) 909.1 through 909.7 See these sections of the
IBC.
(2) 909.8 Exhaust method.
(a) 909.8.1 Exhaust rate. Delete the text of this provision of the IBC
and substitute: the height of the lowest
horizontal surface of the accumulating smoke layer shall be maintained at least
6 feet (1829 mm) above any walking surface which forms a portion of a required
egress system within the smoke zone. The
required exhaust rate for the zone shall be the largest of the calculated plume
mass flow rates for the possible plume configurations. Provisions shall be made for a natural or
mechanical supply of air from outside or adjacent smoke zones to make up for
the air exhausted. Makeup airflow rates,
when measured at the potential fire locations shall not increase the smoke
production rate beyond the capabilities of the smoke control system. The temperature of the makeup air shall be
such that it does not expose temperature-sensitive fire protection systems
beyond their limits.
(b) 909.8.2 through 909.8.5. See these sections of the IBC.
(3) 909.9 Design fire. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: the design fire shall be
based on a rational analysis performed by a registered design professional and
approved by the building official. The
design fire shall be based on the analysis in accordance with section 909.4 and
this section.
(4) 909.10 through 909.19. See these sections of the IBC.
(5) 909.20 Smokeproof
enclosures. See this section of the
IBC except that subsection 909.20.4.1 is amended by deleting the references to
“section 715.4” and replacing them with “section 715.3.3.”
(6) 909.21Underground building smoke exhaust system.
See this section of the IBC.
G. Sections 910 and 911. See these sections of the IBC.
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14.7.2.18 CHAPTER
10 MEANS OF
EGRESS:
A. Sections 1001 through 1007. See these sections of the IBC.
B. Section 1008 - Doors, gates and
turnstiles. See this section of the
IBC exception as provided below.
(1) Section 1008.1.3.4 Access-controlled
egress doors. See this section of
the IBC and add the words “When approved by the building official” at the
beginning of the section.
(2) Section 1008.1.8.6. Delayed egress
locks. See this section of the IBC
and add the words “When approved by the building official” at the beginning of
the section.
(3) Section 1008.3 Turnstiles. See this section of the IBC and add the words
“When approved by the building official” at the beginning of the section.
C. Sections 1009 through 1025. See these sections of the IBC.
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14.7.2.19 CHAPTER
11 ACCESSIBILITY:
A. Section 1101 General. See
this section of the IBC.
B. Section 1102 Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the
following definition: primary
entrance means the entrance through which most people enter the building. A
building may have more than one primary entrance.
C. Section 1103 - Scoping requirements. See this section of the IBC.
D. Section 1104 - Accessible route. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Delete exception to
number 1 of section 1104.4 and substitute the following: An accessible route is
not required to floors and mezzanines above and below accessible levels that
have an area of less than 3,000 square feet (278.7m2) per story
located either above or below the accessible level in buildings or buildings
that are less than three (3) stories.
This exception shall not apply to:
(1) multiple tenant
facilities of group M occupancies containing five or more tenant spaces;
(2) levels containing
offices of health care providers (group B or I);
(3) passenger
transportation facilities and airports (groups A-3 or B); or
(4)
the facility that is owned or leased by a
governmental agency.
E. Section 1105 - Accessible
entrances. See this section of
the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Delete the text of section 1105.1, public
entrances, and substitute: in addition
to accessible entrances required by sections 1105.1.1 through 1105.1.6, at
least 60% of all public entrances, but not less than one primary entrance shall
be accessible, except an accessible entrance is not required to areas that are
not required to be accessible; and loading and service entrances that are not
the only entrance to a tenant space are not required to be accessible.
(2) Add the following new provision. Section 1105.1.7 Other
entrances. In buildings owned or
leased by a public entity, all entrances not required to be accessible, having
a walking surface within 6 inches (152.4 mm) or less of the adjacent grade,
shall be accessible to the adjacent grade.
F. Section 1106 - Parking and
passenger loading facilities. See
this section of the IBC except that table 1106.1 is deleted and the following
table is substituted:
Table 1106.1 Accessible Parking Spaces
|
Total Parking Spaces |
Total Required Accessible Parking Spaces |
Number Required to be Van Accessible |
|
1-25 |
1 |
1 |
|
26-35 |
2 |
1 |
|
36-50 |
3 |
1 |
|
51-100 |
4 |
1 |
|
101-300 |
8 |
1 |
|
301-500 |
12 |
2 |
|
501-800 |
16 |
2 |
|
801-1000 |
20 |
3 |
|
Over 1,000 |
20 spaces plus 1 space for every 100
spaces, or fraction thereof, over 1,000 |
1 of every 8 accessible parking spaces, or
fraction thereof |
G. Section 1107 - Dwelling units and
sleeping units. See this section of the
IBC except as provided below.
(1) Delete the text of section 1107.6.2.1 and
substitute: in occupancies in group R-2 containing more than 20 dwelling units
or sleeping units, at least 2%, but not less than one of the units shall be a
type A unit. In
type A units, one in 10, but not less than one of the
units shall provide a roll-in shower including a permanently mounted folding
shower seat. All units on a site shall be considered to determine the total
number of units and the required number of type A
units. Type A units shall be dispersed among the
various classes of units.
(2) The following provision is inserted after
table 1107.6.1.1: for publicly funded projects, the total number of accessible
rooms shall be 5%, or fraction thereof.
Of these rooms, 1%, or fraction thereof, shall be provided with roll-in
showers.
H. Section 1108 - Special occupancies. See this section of the IBC except add
subsections to section 1108.2.4 designated aisles seats as follows:
(1) 1108.2.4.1 signage: signage notifying patrons of the availability
of designated aisle seats shall be posted at the ticket office;
(2) 1108.2.4.2 location: at
least one of each four (4) required designated aisle seats shall be located not
more that two (2) rows from an accessible route serving such seats.
I. Section 1109 - Other features and
facilities. See this section of the
IBC except as provided below.
(1) Insert the following sentence at the end
of section 1109.2: when 20 or more
fixtures of any type are installed, at least two of that type shall be
accessible.
(2) Add the following provision to the
exceptions to section 1109.2: exception
6: toilet fixtures and bathing
facilities that are in excess of those required by the minimum number of
plumbing fixtures pursuant to the New Mexico construction codes and located in
private restricted areas in other than government owned or leased facilities.
(3) Add the following provision to section
1109.3: where only one accessible sink
is provided, it shall be located in a toilet compartment.
(4) Add the following exception to section
1109.6: limited-use/limited-application
elevators may be used to access spaces or areas that have five or fewer
occupants.
J. Section 1110 - Signage. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(1) Delete the text of Section 1110.1 and
substitute: required accessible elements
shall be identified by the international symbol of accessibility where the
total number of parking spaces provided is five or more as follows:
(a) accessible
parking spaces shall be identified by a sign centered at the head of each
parking space; and
(b) van accessible parking spaces shall have
an additional sign mounted below the international symbol of accessibility
identifying the space as “van accessible,” unless all the accessible parking
spaces comply with the standards for van accessible parking.
(2) Delete the text of number 5 of section
1110.1 and substitute: accessible
entrances where not all entrances are accessible, except entrances to
individual dwelling units and sleeping units.
(3) Add the following new provision at the end
of section 1110.3: 5. accessible parking
spaces required by section 1106 shall be identified by the international symbol
of accessibility. A clearly visible
depiction of the symbol shall be painted in blue on the pavement surface,
except where the total number of parking spaces provided is four or less, and
the access aisle shall be clearly marked by diagonal, blue pavement striping.
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14.7.2.20 CHAPTER
12 INTERIOR
ENVIRONMENT: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.21 CHAPTER
13 ENERGY
EFFICIENCY: Delete this chapter of the IBC
and see the 2006 New Mexico energy conservation code.
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14.7.2.22 CHAPTER
14 EXTERIOR
WALLS: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.23 CHAPTER
15 ROOF
ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES:
A. Section 1501. General. See
this section of the IBC.
B. Section 1502.1 Definitions. See this section of the IBC
except that the following definitions are amended as indicated.
(1) “Roof Replacement” is amended to
read: the process of removing the
existing roof covering to the structural roof deck, repairing any substrate,
and installing a new roof covering.
(2) “Positive Roof Drainage” is amended
to read: the drainage condition in which
consideration has been made for all loading deflections of the roof deck, and
the additional slope has been provided to ensure drainage of the roof within 48
hours of precipitation. Drainage has occurred when no more than ½ inch of
standing water remains after 48 hours of precipitation in normal drying
conditions.
C. Sections 1503 through 1505. See these sections of the IBC.
D. Section 1504 Performance
requirements. See this section of
the IBC and add the following new section:
1504.6.1 Roof coverings in climate zone III. In low-slope roofs (a slope less than or
equal to 2:12) at least seventy-five percent (75% of the roof surface,
excluding areas used for roof top equipment, shall be covered with products
that meet a minimum solar reflective index of 29 (SRI) after 3 years.
E. Section 1505. Fire classification. See this section of the IBC.
F. Section 1506 - Materials. See this section of the IBC and add the
following new sections:
(1) Section 1506.5 Loose granular fill. Pumice and other granular fill type materials
are not permitted in roofing assemblies.
(2) Section 1506.6 - Roof deck transitions. Where roof sheathing is overlapped to create
“crickets” or valleys to canals, taperboard or
equivalent shall be used to transition between the two deck levels to create a
uniform substrate.
(3) Section 1506.7 - Canales/ Scuppers. All canales and/or scuppers must have a metal
pan lining extending not less than 6 inches (152 mm) past the inside of the
parapet and not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from each side of the canale or scupper opening.
All canales and scuppers must have positive drainage.
G. Sections 1507 through 1509. See these sections of the IBC.
H. Section 1510 - Reroofing.
(1) Section 1510.1. See this section of the IBC and add the
following new section: 1510.1.1 Reroofing in climate zone III. In low-slope roof replacement (a slope less
than or equal to 2:12), at least
seventy-five percent (75%) of the roof surface, excluding areas used for roof
top equipment, shall be covered with products that meet a minimum solar
reflective index of 29 (SRI) after 3 years.
(2) 1510.2. See this section of the IBC.
(3) 1510.3 Recovering
versus replacing. Delete the first
three lines of the text of this section and substitute the following: “new roof coverings shall not be installed
without first removing existing
roof coverings down to the structural roof deck where any of the following
conditions occur:” and add a new subsection 4 as follows: where pumice or other granular fill are
present, existing roofing and granular fill must be removed prior to
re-roofing.
(4) 1510.4 through 1510.6. See these sections of the IBC.
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14.7.2.24 CHAPTER
16 STRUCTURAL
DESIGN: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.25 CHAPTER
17 STRUCTURAL
TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: See this
chapter of the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1704.4 Concrete construction. See
this section of the IBC except:
(1) delete subsection
2 and substitute: continuous concrete
footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are
fully supported on earth or rock.
(2) delete
subsection 3 and substitute: nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on
the ground, except pre-stressed slabs-on-grade.
(3) delete
subsection 4.
B. Section 1704.5 Masonry Construction. See
this section of the IBC except delete exception 2.
C. Section 1709.1
Structural observations. See this
section of the IBC except delete the last paragraph and substitute: deficiencies shall be reported in writing to
the owner and made available to the building official.
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14.7.2.26 CHAPTER
18 SOILS AND
FOUNDATIONS: See this chapter of the IBC
except as provided below.
A. Section
1802.2.1 Questionnable soil. Delete
the text of this section of the IBC and substitute: where the safe-sustaining capacity of the
soil is in doubt, or where a load bearing value superior to that specified in
this code is authorized, a subsurface investigation shall be made.
B. Section 1802.2.2 Expansive soils. Delete the text of this section of the IBC
and substitute: in areas likely to have expansive or collapsible soil, the
building official is authorized to require a subsurface investigation.
C. Section 1802.5 Soil
boring and sampling. See this
section of the IBC except after the words “the design professional” in the
second sentence, add the words “directing the
investigation.”
D. Section 1804.2
Presumptive load-bearing values. See
this section of the IBC except after the word “peat” in the third paragraph, add the words “moisture sensitive soils.”
E. Section 1805.5 Foundation walls. See this
section of the IBC except delete the following:
foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom and
within the parameters of tables 1805.5(1) through 1805.5(5) are permitted to be
designed and constructed in accordance with sections 1805.5.1 through 1805.5.5.
Delete tables 1805.5(1) thru 1805.5(5). In section 1805.5.1.2. See this section of the IBC except after the
words “shall comply with the requirements of” add the words “chapter 19”.
F. Section 1805.5.6
Foundation wall drainage. Delete the
text of this section of the IBC and substitute: When required by a subsurface
investigation or the building official, foundation walls shall be designed to
support the weight of the full hydrostatic pressure of un-drained backfill
unless a drainage system is installed in accordance with sections 1807.4.2 and
1807.4.3 of the IBC.
G. Section 1807.2 Dampproofing required.
Delete this section of the IBC and substitute the following: the thickness of foundation walls shall
comply with the requirements of IBC chapter 19.
H. Section 1807.2.1
Floors. Delete this section of the
IBC.
I. Section 1807.4
Subsoil drainage system. See this section of the IBC except, at the beginning
of section, delete the words “where a hydrostatic pressure condition does not
exist” and substitute: when required by a subsurface investigation or the
building official,”.
J. Section 1808.2.8.4
Allowable friction resistance. See
this section of the IBC.
K. Section 1808.2.9.2 Unbraced piles.
See this section of the IBC except delete the words “the building
official” before the words “a foundation investigation,” and delete the words
“by an approved agency” after the words “a foundation investigation.”
L. Section 1808.2.10 Use
of higher allowable pier or pile stresses.
Delete the text of this section of the IBC and substitute: allowable stresses greater than those
specified for piers or for each pile type in sections 1809 and 1810 of the IBC are permitted when supporting data justifying higher
stresses is substantiated by a soil investigation conducted according to
section 1802 of the IBC, and/or pier or pile load tests conducted according to
section 1808.2.8.3, regardless
of the load supported by the pier or pile.
The installation of the pier foundation shall be under the supervision
of a registered design professional knowledgeable in the field of soil
mechanics and pier or pile foundations who shall submit documentation to the
building official indicating that the piers or piles, as installed, satisfy the
design criteria.
M. Section
1810.1.2 Reinforcement. Delete
this section of the IBC and substitute:
except for steel dowels embedded five feet (1524 mm) or less in the pile
and as provided in section 1809.3.4 of the IBC reinforcement, when required,
shall be assembled and tied together and shall be placed in the pile as a unit
before the reinforced portion of the pile is filled with concrete. When concrete is placed by pumping through a
hollow-stem auger into augured uncased cast-in-place piles, tied reinforcement
shall be placed after piles are concreted while the concrete is still in a
semi-fluid state.
N. Section
1810.3.2 Dimensions. See this section of the IBC except delete the
exception and substitute: the length of
the pile is permitted to exceed 30 times the diameter, provided that the
installation of the pile foundation is under the supervision of a registered
design professional knowledgeable in the field of soil mechanics and pile
foundations. The registered design professional shall submit documentation to
the building official indicating that the piles were installed in compliance
with the approved construction documents.
O. Section
1810.4.2 Dimensions. See this section of the IBC except delete the
exception and substitute: the length of
the pile is permitted to exceed 30 times the diameter, provided that the
installation of the pile foundation is under the supervision of a registered design
professional knowledgeable in the field of soil mechanics and pile foundations.
The registered design professional shall submit documentation to the building
official indicating that the piles were installed in compliance with the
approved design
[14.7.2.26 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.26 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.27 CHAPTER
19 CONCRETE: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 1906. See this section of the IBC.
B. Section 1908.1.15 ACI 318, Section 22.10.
See this section of the IBC except delete sections (a) thru (c) and exceptions.
C. Section 1909.4 Design. See this section of the IBC except delete the
exception.
D. Section 1915.2 Design. Delete the text of this section of the IBC as
substitute: the safe supporting capacity
of concrete-filled pipe columns shall be computed in accordance with generally
accepted engineering practice.
E. Section 1915.6 Approvals. Delete this section of the IBC.
[14.7.2.27 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.27 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.28 CHAPTER
20 ALUMINUM: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.28 NMAC -Rp, 14.7.2.28 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.29 CHAPTER
21 MASONRY: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 2109.5.3.2 Design
requirement. Delete this section of
the IBC.
B. Section 2109.8.4.3.1 Foundation
support. See this section of the IBC
and add the following exception: when perimeter insulation is used, a
variance is allowed for the stem wall width to be 2 inches (51 mm) smaller than
the width of the adobe it supports.
C. Section 2111.4.1 Anchorage. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: two 3/16-inch by 1-inch (4.8
mm by 25.4mm) straps shall be embedded a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) into the
chimney with a 180 degree bend with a 6-inch (152 mm) extension around the
vertical reinforcing bars in the outer face of the chimney. Each strap shall be
fastened to the structural framework of the building with two ½-inch (12.7 mm)
diameter bolts per strap. Where the
joists do not head into the chimney, the anchor strap shall be connected to
2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties crossing a minimum of four joists. The ties shall be connected to each joist
with two 16d nails. As an alternative to
the to 2-inch by 4-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties, each anchor strap shall be
connected to the structural framework by two ½-inch (12.7 mm) diameter bolts in
an approved manner.
[14.7.2.29 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.29 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.30 CHAPTER
22 STEEL: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.30 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.30 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.31 CHAPTER
23 WOOD: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 2305.3.4 Construction. See this section of the IBC.
B. Section 2305.3.10 Adhesives. See this section of the IBC.
C. Section 2308.8.3 Framing
around openings. See this section of
the IBC except delete the first sentence and substitute: trimmer and header joists shall be of
sufficient size to support the load.
D. Section 2308.8.4 Supporting
bearing partitions. See this section
of the IBC except delete the first sentence and substitute: bearing partitions parallel to joists shall
be supported on beams, girders, built-up joists of sufficient size to carry the
load, walls or other bearing partitions.
[14.7.2.31 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.31 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.32 CHAPTER
24 GLASS AND
GLAZING: See this chapter of the IBC
except that section 2403 is amended as
set forth below.
A. Section 2403.1 - Identification. Delete the first paragraph of this section of
the IBC and substitute: each pane shall bear
the manufacturer’s label designating the type and thickness of the glass or
glazing material. The identification
shall not be omitted unless approved by the building official. The building official is authorized to
require an affidavit from the glazing contractor certifying that each light is
glazed in accordance with approved construction documents that comply with the
provisions of this chapter. Safety
glazing shall be identified in accordance with section 2406.2.
B. Section 2403.2 - Glass supports. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: where one or more sides of
any pane of glass is not firmly supported, or is subject to unusual load
conditions, detailed construction documents, detailed shop drawings and
analysis or test data assuring safe performance for the specific installation
shall be submitted when required by the building official.
[14.7.2.32 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.32 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.33 CHAPTER
25 GYPSUM BOARD
AND PLASTER: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 2510.6 Weather -
resistant barrier. See also sections 1403.2, 1405.3 and 1503.2.
B. Section 2512.1.1 On grade floor slab. On wood framed or steel stud
construction with an on-grade concrete floor slab system, approved acrylic
based exterior plaster systems and acrylic based color coats shall be applied
in such a manner as to cover but not to extend below, the lath, paper and
screed. When a cement plaster stucco and
cement plaster color coat is installed, and no perimeter insulation is on the
exterior of a concrete or masonry foundation, the color coat shall terminate
not further than 6 inches (153 mm) below finished grade. All excess plaster shall be removed from the
site and no drip screeds shall comply with ASTM C 1063.
C. Section 2512.1.2 Weep Screeds.
Delete the test of section 2512.1.2 and substitute the following: when
an approved acrylic based exterior finish stucco system or acrylic based color
coat is applied, a minimum 0.019 –inch (0.48 mm)(no.26
galvanized sheet gage), corrosion-resistant weep screed or plastic weep screed,
with a minimum vertical attachment flange of 3 ½ inches (89 mm) shall be
provided at or below foundation plate line on exterior stud wall in accordance
with ASTM C 926. The weep screed shall
be placed a minimum of 2 inches (51mm) above the earth or ½ inch (13 mm) above
paved areas and shall be of a type that will allow trapped water to drain to
the exterior of the building. The
weather-resistant barrier shall lap the attachment flange. The exterior lath shall lap the attachment
flange of the weep screed. Weep screeds
are not required under covered porches, covered patios, or when a non-acrylic
based conventional cement plaster and cement plaster color coat as approved in
2512.1 in installed.
D. Add new section to the IBC. Section
2512.1.3 Plaster to Roof Separation. A reglet,
plaster stop, weep screed or equivalent metal flashing shall be applied where
all stucco wall surfaces terminate at a roof.
[14.7.2.33 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.33 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.34 CHAPTER
26 PLASTIC: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.34 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.34 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.35 CHAPTER
27 ELECTRICAL:
Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMEC
except as provided below.
A. Section 2701 - General.
(1) 2701.1 Scope.
Delete the text of this section of the IBC and substitute:
electrical systems, including emergency and standby power systems, and
electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto,
shall be installed, altered, repaired, replaced, maintained, tested and
designed pursuant to the provisions of the NMEC.
(2) All references in the IBC to the
international electrical code are deemed references to the NMEC.
B. Section 2702 - Emergency and Standby
Power Systems.
(1) 2702.1
Installation (delete
this section of the IBC).
(2) 2702.1.1
Stationary Generators (delete this section of the IBC).
(3) 2702.2
Where required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be
required as follows.
(a)
2702.2.1 Group A Occupancies. See section
907.2. 1. of the IBC.
(b)
2702.2.2 Smoke control systems. See
section 909.11 of the IBC.
(c)
2702.2.3 Exit signs. See section 1011.5.3
of the IBC.
(d)
2702.2.4 Means of egress illumination. See
section 1006.3 of the IBC.
(e)
2702.2.5 Accessible means of egress elevators.
See section 1007.4 of the IBC.
(f)
2702.2.6
Accessible means of egress platform lifts. See section 1007.5 of the IBC.
(g)
2702.2.7 Horizontal sliding doors. See section
1009.1.3.3 of the IBC.
(h)
2702.2.8 Semiconductor fabrication facilities. See
section 415.9.10 of the IBC.
(i) 2702.2.9 Membrane structures. See section
3102.8.2 of the IBC for standby power provision, and the international fire
code for emergency power for exit signs in tents and membrane structures.
(j)
2702.2.10 Hazardous materials. See section
14.5.4 of the IBC.
(k)
2702.11 Highly toxic and toxic materials.
See the international fire code.
(l) 2702.2.12
Organic peroxides. See the international fire code.
(m)
2702.2.13 Pyrophoric
materials. See the international
fire code.
(n)
2702.2.14 Covered mall buildings. See section
402.13 of the IBC.
(o)
2702.2.15 High-rise buildings. See sections
403.10 and 403.11 of the IBC.
(p)
2702.2.16 Underground buildings. See sections
405.9 and 405.10 of the IBC.
(q)
2702.2.17 Group I-3 occupancies. See
section 408.4.2 of the IBC.
(r) 2702.2.18
Airport traffic
control towers. See section 412.1.5
of the IBC.
(s)
2702.2.19 Elevators. See section 3003.1 of the
IBC.
(t)
2702.2.20 Smoke proof enclosures. See
section 909.20 of the IBC.
(u)
2702.3 Maintenance. Delete this section of the
IBC.
[14.7.2.35 NMAC - Rp,
14.7.2.35 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.36 CHAPTER 28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMMC.
[14.7.2.36 NMAC - Rp,
14.7.2.36 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.37 CHAPTER
29 PLUMBING SYSTEMS:
A. Section 2901 - General.
(1) 2901.1 Scope. Delete the text of this section of the IBC and
substitute the following provision:
plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all
aspects of a medical gas system, shall
be installed, altered, repaired, replaced, maintained, tested and designed
pursuant to the provisions of the NMPC.
(2)
2901.2 All references in chapter 29 of the
IBC to the international plumbing code are deemed references to the NMPC.
B. Section 2902 - Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
(1) 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. See this section of the IBC and add the
following language to the end of the first paragraph: urinals may be substituted for up to fifty
percent (50%) of the maximum number of water closets in other than A or E
occupancies. In A and E occupancies, urinals may be substituted for up to
sixty-seven percent (67%) of the maximum number of water closets.
(a) Table
2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilities. See this table in the IBC.
(b) 2902.1.1 Unisex toilet and bath fixtures. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.7.2.19 NMAC, Accessibility.
(2) 2902.2 to 2902.6.3 See
these sections of the IBC.
[14.7.2.37 NMAC - Rp,
14.7.2.37 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.38 CHAPTER
30 ELEVATORS
AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS: See this
chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.38 NMAC - Rp. 14.7.2.38 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.39 CHAPTER
31 SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.39 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.39 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.40 CHAPTER
32 ENCROACHMENTS
INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: See this
chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.40 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.40 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.41 CHAPTER
33 SAFEGUARDS
DURING CONSTRUCTION: See this
chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.41 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.41 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.42 CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES: Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the NMEBC.
[14.7.2.42 NMAC - Rp,
14.7.2.42 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.43 CHAPTER
35 REFERENCED
SAMPLES: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.43 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.43 NMAC, 1-1-08]
14.7.2.44 APPENDIX E SUPPLEMENTARY
ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A. E101 - General. See this section of the IBC.
B. E102 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the
following definition: children’s use means spaces and
elements specifically designed for use primarily by people 12 years old and
younger.
C. E103 - Accessible route. See
this section of the IBC.
D. E104 - Special
occupancies. See this section of the
IBC.
E. E105 - Other
features and facilities. See this
section of the IBC except delete subsection E105.1.
F. E106 - Telephones. See this section of the IBC.
G. E107 - Sinage. See
this section of the IBC except delete subsection E107.1.
H. E108 through E111. See these sections of the IBC.
I. E112. Children’s standards.
The technical requirements in the main body of the IBC are based on
adult dimensions and anthropometrics. This section contains technical
requirements based on children’s dimensions and anthropometrics in addition to
those in the ICC/ANSI 2003.
(1) E112.1. The predominant use
of an element (rather than a building or facility) shall guide the
determination of whether to use specifications for adults or children for that
element. If children are the primary
users of the element, children’s specifications shall be applied.
(2) E112.2
Children’s accessible
elements. When children are the
primary users of a building or facility (such as day care centers, schools,
children’s areas of libraries, etc.), the accessibility standards shall
correspond to the children’s provisions of this section.
(3) E112.3. Ramps. Ramps primarily for children’s use shall
comply with ICC A117.1 with the following revisions.
(a)
E112.3.1. Slope. When children are the primary users of a
ramp, the maximum slope of the ramp shall be 1:16. Where 1:16 is not feasible, a maximum slope
of 1:12 is permitted.
(b)
E112.3.2 Width. When children are the primary user of a ramp,
the maximum clear width of ramps shall be 44 inches (1118 mm) and the minimum clearance
width for two wheelchairs shall be 88 inches (2236 mm).
(4) E112.4 Mirrors. Mirrors
primarily for the use of children shall be full length mirrors 60 inches high
with the bottom of the reflecting surface 12 inches above the finished floors.
(5) E112.5 Ambulatory stall.
When children are the primary user of the water closet seat, the seat
height shall comply with ICC A117.1 Section 604.10.4.
(6) E112.6 Urinals. Urinals
primarily for children’s use shall have the rim at 14 inches (356 mm) above the
floor.
(7) E112.7 Position of Grab Bars.
Delete ICC A117.1 section 609.4.1 and add the
following new section 609.4.2 children’s position of grab bars. At water closets primarily for children’s use
complying with ICC A117.1 section 604.10, grab bars
shall be installed in a horizontal position 18 inches (455 mm) minimum to 27
inches (685 mm) maximum above the floor measured to the top of the gripping
surface. A vertical grab bar shall be
mounted with the bottom of the bar located between 21 inches (533 mm) minimum
and 30 inches (760 mm) maximum above the floor and with the centerline of the
bar located between 34 inches
(865 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum from the rear
wall.
(8) E112.8 Benches. Benches
primarily for children’s use shall be permitted to be 11 inches (280 mm)
minimum to 17 inches (430 mm) maximum above the floor, measured to the top of
the seat.
(9) E112.9
Tray slides. Tray slides primarily
for use by children shall be permitted to be 28 inches (710 mm) and 30 inches
(762 mm) maximum above the floor.
(10) E112.10 Storage Facilities.
Storage provided primarily for children’s use shall be permitted to be
20 inches (508 mm) minimum and 44 inches (925 mm) maximum above the floor.
[14.7.2.44 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.44 NMAC, 1-1-08]
HISTORY OF 14.7.2
NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History: Material
in this part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of
public records - state records center and archives as:
GCB-NMBC-83-1, 1982
New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 2-15-83
CID-GCB-NMBC-85-1,
1985 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 11-19-85
CID-GCB-NMBC-88-1,
1988 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 01-20-89
CID-GCB-NMBC-91-1,
1991 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 05-04-93
History of
Repealed Material:
14 NMAC 7.2, New
Mexico Building Code, filed 10-30-98 (with the exception of material
incorporated by reference which was also filed 10-30-98), repealed 12-1-00.
14.7.2 NMAC, 1997
New Mexico Building Code (filed 10-16-00), repealed 1-1-08.
Other History:
CID-GCB-NMBC 91-1, 1991 New Mexico Building Code (filed 5-4-93) was
replaced by 14 NMAC 7.2, Housing and Construction, Building Codes General, 1997
New Mexico Building Code, effective 12-31-98.
14 NMAC 7.2, Housing
and Construction, Building Codes General, 1997 New Mexico Building Code (filed
10-30-98) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC, 1997 New Mexico Building Code, effective 12-1-00.
Those applicable
portions of 14.7.2 NMAC, 1997 New Mexico Building Code (filed 10-16-00) and
those applicable portions of 14 NMAC 7.3, 1997 Uniform Building Code (filed
10-30-98) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC, 2003 New Mexico Commercial Building Code,
effective 1-1-08.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2003
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 5-27-04) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC,
2006 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, effective
1-1-08.