New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 25 - STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Part 5 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC OCCUPANCY
Section 10.25.5.18 - APPROVAL OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Prior to beginning construction or occupancy of any building or structure regulated by the currently adopted New Mexico Building Codes and the NMFC, the contractor shall apply for a permit and submit drawings for plan review by the AHJ and approval of the fire protection system from the SFM or FM, as appropriate, of all fire protection system for the building or structure. The review and approval of fire protection systems is in addition to all review required by CID pursuant to Title 14 of the New Mexico administrative code.
A. Filing drawings with the SFM for review.
B. Third party review. The FM or FM, as appropriate, in their sole discretion, may require third party review of drawings if specialized expertise or knowledge is needed, and shall so notify the contractor in writing with a cost estimate if so determined. If the contractor agrees to proceed with review, the contractor shall file written approval by the method provided in 10.25.1.8 NMAC and shall pay directly to the third party the cost of such review before the SFM or FM, as appropriate, returns the drawings.
C. Return of drawings. If the SFM or FM, as appropriate, approves the drawings, the drawings shall be stamped "approved", with the SFM or FM, as appropriate, retaining one complete set of drawings or submittals. If the SFM or FM, as appropriate, rejects the drawings or submittals or does not approve the drawings, an explanation for the basis for rejection or non approval shall be given to the contractor. The contractor shall pick up approved drawings if prior arrangements have not been agreed to for return by mail.
D. Rejection. The SFM or FM, as appropriate, may reject fire protection system drawings for the following reasons:
E. Re-submission. If drawings are rejected, the contractor may correct the deficiencies noted in the rejection letter. New submittals shall be submitted by the same process for filing original drawings for review.
F. Construction.
G. Inspection and testing. The SFM or FM, as appropriate, will inspect the fire protection system of a building or structure within a reasonable period of time after a request for inspection. The SFM or FM, as appropriate, shall notify the AHJ of approval or rejection of drawings or of the fire protection system, and, if applicable, the AHJ may request a letter indicating the system is in compliance with approved plans and applicable codes and standards. The SFM or FM, as appropriate, shall not approve the installation if the inspection indicates:
H. Re-inspection. If the FM does not approve the installation of the fire protection system and the responsible party corrects the deficiencies noted in the inspection, the responsible party may re-apply for inspection following the same procedure as for the initial inspection.