New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 13 - ADULT DAY CARE
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES
Section 7.13.2.29 - GENERAL BUILDING(S), GROUNDS, AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. New construction, additions and alternation: When construction of building, additions, or alterations to existing building are contemplated, plans and specifications covering all portions of the work must be submitted to the licensing authority for plan review and approval prior to beginning actual construction. When an addition or alteration is contemplated, plans for the entire facility must be submitted.

B. Number of stories: All building requirements contained in these regulations are based on building of one (1) story in which care for adults is not being provided above or below ground level. Facilities housed in multi-storied buildings and wishing to provide services to adults above or below ground level will have additional requirements due to the complexities of the building and fire codes. These additional requirements will be outlined by the appropriate building and fire authorities and by the licensing authority through plan review and on site surveys during the licensing process.

C. Energy conservation: New buildings for a facility must be constructed to provide energy conservation as required by applicable building codes.

D. Access to the handicapped: All facilities must provide access to the handicapped as required in current building codes and other state and federal regulations. Exception: Adult day care homes are not required to comply with 29.1 through 29.4 [Subsections A through D of 7.13.2.29 NMAC] above.

E. Prohibition on mobile homes: Trailers and mobile homes shall not be used for adult day care.

F. Extent of a facility: All buildings on the premises used for the care of adults will be considered part of the facility and must meet all requirements of these regulations. Adults being cared for in any building on the premises will be counted in the capacity of the facility.