New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 12 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Part 5 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 14.12.5.12 - RETAINING WALL (NEW OR USED; PRE-OWNED OR RESOLD)
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The following requirements apply to new, used, pre-owned or resold manufactured homes, unless otherwise indicated.
A. A retaining wall shall consist of a reinforced concrete footing and a masonry stem wall or other division approved material. Designs for retaining walls shall meet division approval and shall be submitted to the division in advance. Two sets of drawings stamped by a New Mexico licensed engineer shall be submitted to the division for review, denial or approval.
B. The retaining wall shall not be used as support for the outer edge of the manufactured home, unless called for by the manufacturer's installation instructions.
C. Retaining walls shall be constructed pursuant to the 1997 edition of the uniform building code.