Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A.
Section 101 - Scope and General Requirements.
(1)
Section 101.1 - Title.
Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: This code shall be known as the
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC).
(2)
Section 101.2 - Scope.
Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.7.2.2 NMAC, Scope.
(3)
Section 101.2.1 -
Appendices. This rule adopts the following appendices as amended herein:
(a)
Appendix C - Group U -
Agricultural Buildings
(b)
Appendix E - Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
(c)
Appendix G - Flood-Resistant
Construction
(d)
Appendix
H - Signs
(e)
Appendix
I - Patio Covers
(f)
Appendix J - Grading
(4)
Section 101.3 - Purpose.
Delete this section of the IBC and see section
14.7.2.6 NMAC,
Objective.
(5)
Section 101.4
- Referenced codes. The codes referenced in the NMCBC are:
(a)
Section 101.4.1 - Gas.
Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: the currently adopted New Mexico
Mechanical Code (NMMC) applies to "gas fittings" as that term is defined in
CILA Section
60-13-32. All references in the
IBC to the International Fuel Gas Code are deemed references to the NMMC or the
LPG standards, 19.15.40 NMAC and Section
70-5-1 et seq. NMSA 1978,
collectively. Gas piping systems and appliances for use with liquefied propane
gas (LPG), or compressed natural gas (CNG), shall be governed by the LPG
standards.
(b)
Section
101.4.2 - Mechanical. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: The
currently adopted NMMC applies to the installation, repair and replacement of
mechanical systems including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings, and appurtenances including ventilating, heating, cooling, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy related
systems. All references in the IBC to the International Mechanical Code are
deemed references to the NMMC.
(c)
Section 101.4.3 - Plumbing. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: the currently adopted New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMPC) applies to
the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of plumbing systems,
including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects
of a medical gas system. All references in the IBC to the International
Plumbing Code are deemed references to the NMPC.
(d)
Section 101.4.4 - Property
maintenance. Delete this section of the IBC.
(e)
Section 101.4.5 - Fire
prevention. Delete this section of the IBC.
(f)
Section 101.4.6 -
Energy. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: the
provisions of the current adopted New Mexico commercial energy conservation
code (NMCECC) shall apply to the energy conservation aspects of general
commercial construction.
B.
Section 102 - Applicability.
See this section of the IBC except as provided below.
(1)
Section 102.1 - General.
Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General
Provisions.
(2)
Section 102.2
- Other laws. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC,
General Provisions.
(3)
Section 102.3 - Application of references. Delete this section of
the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(4)
Section 102.4 - Referenced codes
and standards. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC,
General Provisions.
(5)
Section 102.5 - Partial invalidity. Delete this section of the IBC
and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(6)
Section 102.6 - Existing
structures. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: the legal
occupancy of any structure existing on the effective date of this rule shall be
authorized to continue without change, except as specifically provided in this
rule, in the current adopted New Mexico Existing Building Code, or by the
building official in consideration of the general safety and welfare of the
occupants of any such building and the general public.
C.
Section 103 - Code
Compliance Agency. Delete this section of the IBC.
D.
Section 104 - Duties
and Powers of Building Official. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
E.
Section 105 - Permits. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
F.
Section 106 - Floor and Roof Design Loads. See this section of the
IBC.
G.
Section 107 -
Construction Documents. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2
NMAC, Permits.
H.
Section 108
- Temporary Structures and Uses. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
I.
Section 109 - Fees. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.5
NMAC, Fees.
J.
Section 110 -
Inspections. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC,
Inspections or 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
K.
Section 111 - Certificate of
Occupancy. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC,
Permits.
L.
Section 112 -
Service Utilities. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2 NMAC,
Permits.
M.
Section 113 -
Means of Appeals. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC,
General Provisions.
N.
Section 114 - Violations. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
O.
Section 115 - Stop Work Order. Delete this section of the IBC and
see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
P.
Section 116 - Unsafe Structures and Equipment. Delete this section
of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
