Energy
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code
Adopted from:2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 30, 2024—Present
Building Codes by State & Jurisdiction
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Energy
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code
Adopted from:2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 30, 2024—Jan 29, 2024
MEP
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code
Adopted from:2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 14, 2023—Present
Building
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 14, 2023—Present
Building
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 14, 2023—Present
MEP
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code
Adopted from:2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 14, 2023—Present
Residential
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code
Adopted from:2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJul 14, 2023—Present
Fire
State Amended
2021 New Mexico Fire Code
Adopted from:2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
Effective Period
Learn moreNov 1, 2022—Present
MEP
State Amended
2020 New Mexico Electrical Code
Adopted from:2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Effective Period
Learn moreMar 28, 2023—Present
People also ask
New Mexico has adopted 9 active building codes, including editions of the 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code, 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code, 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code. Use the list above to verify the specific year and edition for your project.
No, New Mexico generally mandates statewide building code adoption, ensuring consistent construction standards across all jurisdictions.
Most states, including New Mexico, review and adopt new building code editions every 3 to 6 years, typically following the triennial publication cycles of the ICC and NFPA.
New Mexico's current building code adoption is based on the 2021 edition cycle. Check the code cards above for specific edition years for each code type (IBC, IRC, IFC, etc.).
New Mexico publishes statewide amendments. The amendment type for each code is indicated by the badge (As Is, State Amended, or State Edition) on each code card above.
Permit requirements in New Mexico depend on the locally adopted building codes shown above. Contact your local building department for specific permit thresholds and submittal requirements. The code edition in effect on your permit application date determines which requirements apply to your project.