New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
Section 7.8.3.104 - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY HOMES

A. All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations are accessible to, and usable by, disabled employees, staff, visitors, and clients.

B. Trailers and mobile homes are not used for living or activity areas for children.

C. In the design or selection of a building, attention is given to the special needs of the children and staff. Conditions which are detrimental to health and/or safety of the children are to be avoided.

D. All buildings on the premises housing children will be considered part of the facility and must meet all requirements of these regulations. Children living in any building on the premises will be counted in the capacity of the facility. EXCEPTION: The children of staff members who reside on the premises of the facility will not be counted in the capacity.

E. A facility applying for licensure pursuant to these regulations may be subject to additional requirements not contained herein. The complexity of building and fire codes and other applicable standards of city, county, or municipal governments establishes such additional requirements. Applicable standards may be incorporated by the Licensing Authority in its licensing process.