New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 5 - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 3 - INSPECTIONS
Section 14.5.3.10 - STOP WORK ORDERS

Universal Citation: 14 NM Admin Code 14.5.3.10

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

Whenever contracting is being performed contrary to the CID rules, the inspector, after verification of the TBC or other AHJ, may order that the work be stopped and shall give written notice of such order to the person performing the work or causing the work to be performed and the owner of the property. If the inspector discovers a life safety issue contrary to CID rules, the inspector may order that the work be stopped, giving written notice of such order to the person performing the work or causing the work to be performed, the owner of the property and the specific trade bureau chief. The person performing the work or causing the work to be performed when receiving such notice shall cease and desist from performing, or causing the performance of the work, until authorized to proceed in writing, by the AHJ or the inspector. The following conditions for which a stop work order may be issued include, but are not limited to:

A. inspection determined as a health or safety hazard;

B. continuing work without all correction notice violations being corrected;

C. work deviating from the approved plans or materials

D. contractor not properly licensed;

E. working beyond the scope of licensure;

F. work not properly permitted;

G. improper journeyman ratios.

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