New Mexico
Register / Volume XV, Number 11 / June 15, 2004
TITLE 14 HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 8 PLUMBING CODES
PART 2 2003 NEW MEXICO PLUMBING CODE
14.8.2.1 ISSUING AGENCY:
Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing
Department.
[14.8.2.1 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.2 SCOPE: This rule applies to all contracting work performed in New
Mexico on or after July 1, 2004, 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.
[14.8.2.2 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: NMSA
1978 Section 60-13-9 and 60-13-44.
[14.8.2.3 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.4 DURATION: Permanent.
[14.8.2.4 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: July
1, 2004, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.
[14.8.2.5 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.6 OBJECTIVE: The
purpose of this rule is to establish minimum standards for all plumbing, as
defined in CILA Section 60-12-32, in New Mexico.
[14.8.2.6 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.1, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.7 DEFINITIONS:
[See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and
chapter 2 of the 2003 uniform plumbing code (UPC) as amended in 14.8.2.10
NMAC.]
[14.8.2.7 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.7, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.8 ADOPTION OF THE 2003 UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE:
A. This rule adopts by reference the 2003 uniform plumbing code and all appendices, as amended by this rule.
B. In this rule, the internal numbering of each
provision corresponds with the numbering of the 2003 uniform plumbing code.
[14.8.2.8 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.8 and 8A, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.9 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION:
A. 101.0 - Title, Scope and General.
(1) 101.1
Title. Delete this section of the UPC and
substitute: This code shall be known as
the 2003 New Mexico plumbing code (NMPC).
(2) 101.2
Purpose. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.8.2.6
NMAC.
(3) 101.3
Plans Required. Delete this section of the UPC except as
provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
(4) 101.4
Scope.
(a) 101.4.1 Delete this section of the UPC and see
14.8.2.2 NMAC.
(i) 101.4.1.1 Repairs and Alterations. See this section of the UPC.
(ii) 101.4.1.2 Maintenance. Delete this section of the UPC.
(iii) 101.4.1.3 Existing Construction. Delete this section of the UPC.
(iv) 101.4.1.4 Conflicts between Codes. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.1
General Provisions.
(b) 101.4.2 See this section of the UPC.
(c) 101.4.3
Appendices. Delete this section of the UPC except as
provided in 14.8.2.27 NMAC, below.
(5) 101.5 Application
to Existing Plumbing System. See this section of the UPC.
B. 102.0 - Organization and Enforcement.
(1) 102.1
Authority Having Jurisdiction. Delete this section of the UPC.
(2) 102.2
Duties and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(a) 102.2.1
Appointments. Delete this section of the UPC and see CILA
Section 60-13-8 through 60-13-41 and NMSA 1978 Section 9-16-7.
(b) 102.2.2 Right of Entry. Delete this section of the UPC and see CILA
Section 60-13-42.
(c) 102.2.3 Stop
Orders. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
(d) 102.2.4 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. Delete
this section of the UPC and see CILA Section 60-13-42.
(e) 102.2.5 Authority
to Condemn. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(f) 102.2.6
Liability. Delete this section of the UPC and see CILA
Section 60-13-26.
(3) 102.3
Violations and Penalties. Delete this section of the UPC and see CILA Section
60-13-1 et seq., and 14.5.3, Inspections.
C. 103.0 - Permits and Inspections.
(1) 103.1
Permits Delete this section
of the UPC except as provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
(2) 103.2 Application for Permit. Delete this section of the UPC except as
provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
(3) 103.3 Permit Issuance. Delete this section of the UPC except as
provided in 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits
(4) 103.4 Fees. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.5 NMAC, Fees.
(5) 103.5
Inspections. Delete this section except as provided in
14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
(6) 103.6
Connection Approval. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.3
NMAC, Inspections.
(7) 103.7
Unconstitutionality. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.1
NMAC, General Provisions.
(8) 103.8
Validity. Delete this section of the UPC and see 14.5.1
NMAC, General Provisions.
(9) Table 1.1 Plumbing Permit Fees. Delete plumbing
permit fees, table 1-1, from the UPC.
[14.8.2.9 NMAC - Rp,
14. NMAC 9.2.I.100, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.10 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS: See this chapter of the UPC, except as provided below.
A. 203.0 Authority having jurisdiction. Delete the text of this definition and substitute: The authority having jurisdiction is the construction industries division (CID) and the bureau chief of the mechanical and plumbing bureau of CID.
B. 214.0 Listing agency. See this definition in the UPC and section 60-13-44.B. of the CILA.
[14.8.2.10 NMAC - N,
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.200-1-04]
14.8.2.11 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.11 NMAC - Rp,
14 NMAC 9.2.I.300, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.12 CHAPTER 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS: See this chapter of the UPC except as provided below.
A. 413.1 Fixture count. See this section of the UPC except delete the reference to “Table 4.1” and substitute: the 2003 New Mexico building code, 14.7.2.37.B NMAC, Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
B. 413.2 Access to fixtures. Delete this section of the UPC.
C. 413.3 Separate facilities. Delete this section of the UPC.
D. 413.4.3 Delete this section of the UPC.
E. 413.5 Facilities in mercantile and business occupancies serving customers. Delete this section of the UPC.
F. 413.6 Food service establishments. Delete this section of the UPC.
G. 413.7 Toilet facilities for workers. Delete this section of the UPC.
H. 414.0 Fixtures for the handicapped. Delete this section of the UPC.
I. Table 4-1 Minimum plumbing facilities. Delete this table of the UPC.
[14.8.2.12 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.400, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.13 CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS PART I: See this chapter of the UPC except as provided below.
A. Section 501.0 General. See this section of the UPC except delete the following sentence: “The minimum capacity for water heaters shall be in accordance with the first hour rating listed in Table 5-1.”
B. Section 508.14 Installation in residential garages. See this section of the UPC except delete the words “unless listed as flammable vapor ignition resistant” at the end of the section.
C. Section 509.3 Access
to equipment on roofs.
(1) 509.3.1 See this section of the UPC.
(2)
509.3.2 See this section of the UPC except after the words “in
height” add the following: except those
designated as R-3 occupancies.
(3) 509.3.3 See this section of the UPC.
[14.8.2.13 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.500, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.14 CHAPTER 5 WATER HEATERS PART II - SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WITH TYPE B VENTS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.14 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.500, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.15 CHAPTER 6 WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.15 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.600, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.16 CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE PART I - DRAINAGE SYSTEMS: See this chapter of the UPC except delete the text of section 704.3 and substitute the following: Pot sinks, scullery sinks, dishwashing sinks, silverware sinks, commercial dishwashing machines, silverware washing machines, and other similar fixtures shall not be connected directly to the drainage system. Such equipment or fixtures shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, as defined in chapter 2 of the UPC, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into an open floor sink or other approved type receptor that is properly connected to the drainage system. Food waste disposal units shall be connected directly to the drainage system. A floor drain shall be provided adjacent to the disposal unit, and the disposal unit shall be connected on the sewer side of the floor drain trap, provided that no other drainage line is connected between the floor drain waste connection and the disposal unit drain. The floor drain shall be trapped and vented as required in this code.
[14.8.2.16 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.700, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.17 CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE PART II - BUILDING SEWERS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.17 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.700, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.18 CHAPTER 8 INDIRECT WASTES: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.18 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.800, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.19 CHAPTER 9 VENTS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.19 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.900, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.20 CHAPTER 10 TRAPS AND
INTERCEPTORS: See this
chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.20 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1000, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.21 CHAPTER 11 STORM DRAINAGE: See this chapter of the UPC except after the words “Subsoil drains shall be provided” add the following: as required by the NMCBC, 14.7.2 NMAC.
[14.8.2.21 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1100, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.22 CHAPTER 12 FUEL PIPING: See this chapter of the UPC except as provided below.
A. 1209.5.2.3 Delete this section of the UPC and substitute: Copper and brass pipe shall not be used. Threaded aluminum alloy pipe shall not be used with gases corrosive to such material.
B. 1209.5.3.2 Delete this section of the UPC and substitute: Copper and brass pipe shall not be used.
C. 1211.1.2
Protection against damage. Delete
subsection (A) of this section of the UPC and substitute the following:
Underground piping systems shall be installed with a minimum of 18
inches (460 mm) of cover. Where a
minimum of 18 inches (460 mm) of cover cannot be provided, the pipe shall be
installed in conduit or bridged (shielded).
D. 1211.9.3 Emergency shutoff valves. See this section of the UPC except
delete the following: “The emergency
shutoff valves shall be plainly marked as such and their locations posted as
required by the authority having jurisdiction.”
E. 1212.7 Sediment trap.
See this section of the UPC except delete the first sentence and
substitute: If a sediment trap, which
is not incorporated as a part of the gas utilization equipment, is installed,
it shall be installed at the time the equipment is installed and as close to
the inlet of the equipment as is practical.
F. 1213.0 Liquefied petroleum gas facilities and piping. Delete this section of the UPC and
substitute the following: Liquefied petroleum gas facilities shall comply with
19.15.40 NMSA, liquefied petroleum gas standards, and NMSA 1978 70-5-1 et seq.,
liquefied and compressed gasses.
[14.8.2.22 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1200, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.23 CHAPTER 13 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS PART I - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES: [Reserved]
[14.8.2.23 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1300, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.24 CHAPTER 13 HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS PART II - MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.24 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1300, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.25 CHAPTER 14 MANDATORY REFERENCED STANDARDS: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.25 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1400, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.26 CHAPTER 15 FIRESTOP PROTECTION: See this chapter of the UPC.
[14.8.2.26 NMAC -
Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1500, 7-1-04]
14.8.2.27 APPENDICIES: See this chapter of the UPC except delete appendix G and add the following to appendix L 1.3: All alternate plumbing systems must be pre-approved in writing by the authority having jurisdiction.
[14.8.2.27 NMAC - Rp, 14 NMAC 9.2.I.1600, 7-1-04]