New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 12 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Part 5 - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 14.12.5.14 - WATER SUPPLY AND TESTING (NEW OR USED; PRE-OWNED OR RESOLD)

Universal Citation: 14 NM Admin Code 14.12.5.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

The following requirements apply to the installation of new, used, pre-owned or resold manufactured homes, unless otherwise indicated.

A. General requirements. All water line connections from on-site utility terminals to a manufactured home produced under the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act shall be made according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.

B. Testing procedures. The water system must be tested for leaks after completion at the site. Water supply testing shall be completed in according with the manufactures testing instructions.

C. Used, pre-owned and resales. If the manufacturer's installation and testing instructions are not available for a used or pre-owned or resold manufactured home, the following requirements apply:

(1) General requirements.
(a) All exterior openings shall be sealed to resist the entrance of rodents.

(b) All piping and fixtures provided by the installer, subject to freezing temperatures, shall be insulated or protected to prevent freezing.

(c) If a heat tape is used, it must be U.L. listed.

(2) Water connections.
(a) Piping must be of standard weight brass, galvanized wrought iron, approved CPCV, galvanized steel, grade K, L or M copper tubing or other listed materials.

(b) The size of piping shall not be less than one- half (1/2) inch I.D. tubing as listed in these regulations.

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