New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 7 - BUILDING CODES GENERAL
Part 4 - 2021 NEW MEXICO EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALS CODE
Section 14.7.4.19 - WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIERS

Universal Citation: 14 NM Admin Code 14.7.4.19

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

A. General. Stabilized rammed earth walls do not require a weather-resistive barrier or an approved exterior finish. Unstabilized rammed earth walls require a weather-resistive barrier and approved exterior finish. When a vapor barrier is installed over the rammed earth wall, it shall not be installed on both sides of a rammed earth wall system. Exception: On the top and sides of a parapet wall.

B. Moisture barrier locations. A moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls adjacent to bath and shower enclosures. A moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls at window sills, the top of the parapet, or other exterior wall portions exposed to the elements. A moisture barrier installed over an exposed parapet top of a rammed earth wall shall lap a minimum of six inches down both sides of the parapet top.

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