New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 5 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2 - PERMITS
Section 14.5.2.14 - EXPIRATION AND DEACTIVATION OF PERMIT
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Expiration. Every permit issued by the AHJ shall expire and be void if the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 180 days from the issuance date.
B. Cancellation. If the work authorized by a permit is suspended, delayed or abandoned after the work is commenced and such suspension, delay or abandonment continues for greater than 180 days, the permit shall be cancelled. In order for work on the project to continue, a new permit application must be submitted, a new, full permit fee must be remitted, and a new permit issued. The AHJ may require re-submittal of documents.
C. Extension of time. The CBO or TBC may extend the time of an active permit for an additional period not to exceed 180 days on receipt of a written request from the permit holder showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have caused delay in the permitted work.
D. Penalties. Any work performed after a permit expires, cancels or becomes inactive shall be considered a violation pursuant to Subsection A of 14.5.2.8 NMAC and subject to discipline and to the provisions of 14.5.2.16 NMAC.
