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New Mexico Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 9 current statewide building code adoption records for New Mexico, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current New Mexico adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 30, 2024 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) IAPMO Jul 14, 2023 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jul 14, 2023 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Fire Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Nov 1, 2022 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 30, 2024 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jul 14, 2023 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) IAPMO Jul 14, 2023 Amended Official source
2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jul 14, 2023 Amended Official source
2020 New Mexico Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Mar 28, 2023 Amended Official source

New Mexico building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for New Mexico?

The current dataset contains 9 active adoption records for New Mexico. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IRC, NFPA 70, UMC, UPC.

Does New Mexico amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in New Mexico?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in New Mexico.

Are these New Mexico records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.