New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 7 - BUILDING CODES GENERAL
Part 4 - 2021 NEW MEXICO EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALS CODE
Section 14.7.4.27 - ATTACHMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Amend the following provision as follows.
A. Insulating boards or foams. Insulating boards or foams not exceeding two inches in thickness may be adhered to the exterior of the CEB wall. When insulation board is used, round-cap nails shall attach it to the CEB wall with nails placed to avoid bed joints between courses. Cap nails shall have a maximum spacing of 16 inches from each other. Additionally, cap nails shall secure the rigid insulation boards around their perimeter edges, with nails spaced no less than two inches apart. All cap nails shall penetrate a minimum of two inches into the CEB wall. Insulating boards or foams shall not be used to form architectural shapes exceeding two inches in thickness.
B. Insulations exceeding two inches in thickness. Insulations exceeding two inches in thickness may be used providing they do not form a vapor barrier. Their weight shall be supported by the stem wall below and contained within vertical furring strips, securely attached to the CEB wall. A sectional, scaled drawing for the proposed insulation scheme must be submitted for review by the building official.
