New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 7 - BUILDING CODES GENERAL
Part 3 - 2021 NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Section 14.7.3.12 - CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
See this chapter of the IRC except as provided below. Section R403 Footings. See this section of the IRC except as provided below.
A. Section R403.1.3.2 Masonry stem walls with concrete footings. See this section of the IRC and add the following sentence to the end of the section. Where the slabs-on-ground are cast monolithically and rigid insulation is used as a forming material, a minimum of one and one-half inch rigid insulation shall be used. Where sandy, silty sand or sandy gravel soils are present, rigid insulation shall not be used as a forming material. Forms must be constructed to prevent the possibility of failure or collapse. Forms shall be constructed and maintained so that the finished concrete complies with Section R401.2.
B. Section R403.1.4 Minimum depth. Delete the text of this section and substitute with the following: All exterior footings shall be placed at least 12 inches (305 mm) below grade. Where applicable, the depth of footings shall also conform to Sections R403.1.4.1 and R403.1.4.2.