Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
All plumbing systems including water supply and sewer systems
shall be in accordance with latest adopted editions of the New Mexico
commercial building code, international building code (IBC), New Mexico
plumbing code, New Mexico mechanical code current edition as adopted by the New
Mexico construction industries division and local building codes, as applied by
the authority having jurisdiction and local building codes.
A.
Water: A boarding home
licensed pursuant to these regulations must be provided with an adequate supply
of water that is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic use.
(1) If the water supply is not obtained from
an approved public system, the private water system must be inspected, tested,
and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to licensure. It is
the facility's responsibility to ensure that subsequent periodic testing or
inspection of such private water systems be made at intervals prescribed by the
New Mexico environment department or recognized authority.
(2) Hot and cold running water under pressure
must be distributed at sufficient pressure to operate all fixtures and
equipment during maximum demand periods.
(3) Water distribution systems are arranged
to provide hot water at each hot water outlet at all times.
(4) Hot water for hand washing and bathing
facilities must not exceed 120 degrees F.
B. Water heaters: Must be able to supply hot
water to all hot water taps within the boarding home at full pressure during
peak demand periods and maintain a maximum temperature of 120 degrees F.
(1) Fuel fired hot water heaters must be
enclosed and separated from other parts of the building by construction as
required by current state and local building codes.
(2) All water heaters must be equipped with a
pressure relief valve (pop-off valve).
C. Sewage and waste disposal: All sewage and
liquid wastes must be disposed of into a municipal or public sewage system
where such facilities are available.
(1) Where
a municipal sewage system is not available, the system used must be inspected
and approved by the New Mexico environment department or recognized local
authority.
(2) Where municipal or
community garbage collection and disposal service are not available, the method
of collection and disposal of solid waste generated by the boarding home must
be inspected and approved by the New Mexico environment department or
recognized local authority.
(3) All
garbage and refuse receptacles must be durable, have tight fitting lids, must
be insect and rodent proof, washable, leak proof and constructed of materials
which will not absorb liquids. Receptacles must be kept closed and
clean.
