New Mexico Register / Volume
XXXIV, Issue 11 / June 13, 2023
TITLE 14 HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 7 BUILDING CODES GENERAL
PART 2 2021 NEW MEXICO COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE
14.7.2.1 ISSUING AGENCY: Construction Industries Division (CID) of
the Regulation and Licensing Department.
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14.7.2.2 SCOPE: This rule applies to the construction,
alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, removal and demolition of every building or structure or
any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure performed
in New Mexico on or after July, 14, 2023, that is subject to the jurisdiction
of CID, unless performed pursuant to a permit for which an application was
received by CID before that date.
A. Exception 1.
Detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories high with separate means of
egress, and their accessory structures shall comply with the 14.7.3 NMAC,
currently adopted New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC).
B. Exception 2.
Existing buildings, not subject to the NMRBC, undergoing a change of
occupancy, repair, alterations or additions shall comply with either 14.7.2
NMAC, currently adopted New Mexico Commercial Building Code, or 14.7.7 NMAC,
currently adopted New Mexico Existing Building Code, as applicable.
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14.7.2.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections
60-13-9, 60-13-10.3 and 60-13-44 NMSA 1978.
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14.7.2.4 DURATION: Permanent.
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14.7.2.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: July, 14, 2023,
unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.
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14.7.2.6 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this rule is to establish
minimum standards for the general construction of commercial buildings in New
Mexico.
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14.7.2.7 DEFINITIONS: See 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions and
Chapter 2 of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) as amended in 14.7.2.10
NMAC.
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14.7.2.8 ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:
A. This rule adopts by reference the 2021
International Building Code, as amended by this rule.
B. In this rule, each provision is
numbered to correspond with the numbering of the 2021 International Building
Code.
C. This
rule is to be applied in conjunction with 14.7.9 NMAC, the current adopted New
Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code.
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14.7.2.9 CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION:
A. Section 101 - Scope and General
Requirements.
(1) Section 101.1 - Title. Delete this section of the
IBC and substitute: This code shall be
known as the 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC).
(2) Section 101.2 - Scope. Delete this
section of the IBC and see 14.7.2.2 NMAC, Scope.
(3) Section
101.2.1 - Appendices. This rule adopts the following
appendices as amended herein:
(a) Appendix C - Group U -
Agricultural Buildings
(b) Appendix E - Supplementary
Accessibility Requirements
(c) Appendix G - Flood-Resistant
Construction
(d) Appendix H - Signs
(e) Appendix I - Patio Covers
(f) Appendix J - Grading
(4) Section
101.3 – Purpose. Delete this section
of the IBC and see section 14.7.2.6 NMAC, Objective.
(5) Section
101.4 - Referenced codes. The codes
referenced in the NMCBC are:
(a) Section 101.4.1 - Gas. Delete
this section of the IBC and substitute: the currently adopted New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMMC) applies to
“gas fittings” as that term is defined in CILA Section 60-13-32. All references in the IBC to the
International Fuel Gas Code are deemed references to the NMMC or the LPG
standards, 19.15.40 NMAC and Section
70-5-1 et seq. NMSA 1978, collectively.
Gas piping systems and appliances for use with liquefied propane gas
(LPG), or compressed natural gas (CNG), shall be governed by the LPG standards.
(b) Section
101.4.2 - Mechanical. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: The currently adopted NMMC applies to the
installation, repair and replacement of mechanical systems including piping
systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances including
ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators,
and other energy related systems. All
references in the IBC to the International Mechanical Code are deemed
references to the NMMC.
(c) Section
101.4.3 - Plumbing. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: the currently adopted New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMPC) applies to the
installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of plumbing systems,
including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or
sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. All references in the IBC to the
International Plumbing Code are deemed references to the NMPC.
(d) Section
101.4.4 - Property maintenance.
Delete this section of the IBC.
(e) Section 101.4.5 - Fire prevention. Delete this section of the IBC.
(f) Section
101.4.6 - Energy. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: the provisions of
the current adopted New Mexico commercial energy conservation code (NMCECC)
shall apply to the energy conservation aspects of general commercial
construction.
B. Section
102 - Applicability. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(1) Section 102.1 - General. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(2) Section
102.2 - Other laws. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(3) Section
102.3 - Application of references. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(4) Section
102.4 - Referenced codes and standards. Delete this section of the IBC
and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(5) Section
102.5 - Partial invalidity. Delete this section of the IBC and see
14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
(6) Section
102.6 - Existing structures. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute:
the legal occupancy of any
structure existing on the effective date of this rule shall be authorized to
continue without change, except as specifically provided in this rule, in the
current adopted New Mexico Existing Building Code, or by the building official
in consideration of the general safety and welfare of the occupants of any such
building and the general public.
C. Section 103 - Code Compliance Agency. Delete this section of the IBC.
D. Section
104 - Duties and Powers of Building
Official. Delete this section of the
IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General Provisions.
E. Section
105 - Permits. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2
NMAC, Permits.
F. Section 106 - Floor
and Roof Design Loads. See this section of the IBC.
G. Section 107 - Construction Documents.
Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
H. Section 108 - Temporary Structures and Uses. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
I. Section 109 - Fees. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.5 NMAC, Fees.
J. Section 110 - Inspections. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections or 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
K. Section
111 - Certificate of Occupancy. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.3
NMAC, Permits.
L. Section
112 - Service Utilities. Delete
this section of the IBC and see 14.5.2 NMAC, Permits.
M. Section 113 - Means of Appeals. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1 NMAC, General
Provisions.
N. Section 114 - Violations. Delete this
section of the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
O. Section 115 - Stop
Work Order. Delete this section of
the IBC and see 14.5.3 NMAC, Inspections.
P. Section 116 - Unsafe Structures and Equipment. Delete this section of the IBC and see 14.5.1
NMAC, General Provisions.
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14.7.2.10 CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS: See this section of
the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 201 – General. See this section of the IBC except as
provided as provided below.
(1) Section 201.1 - Scope. See this section of the IBC except add the
following: If the same term is defined in the New Mexico construction
codes and the IBC, it shall have the meaning given it in the New Mexico
construction codes.
(2) Section 201.3 - Terms defined in other codes. Delete this section of the IBC and
substitute: If a term is not defined in
this code and is defined in a New Mexico construction code, the term shall have
the meaning given it in the New Mexico construction code.
B. Section
202 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(1) Positive roof drainage. Delete the definition in the IBC and
substitute with the following: The drainage
condition in which consideration has been made for all loading deflections of
the roof deck, and the additional slope has been provided to ensure drainage of
the roof within 48 hours of precipitation.
Drainage has occurred when no more than one-half inch of standing water
remains after 48 hours of precipitation in normal drying conditions.
(2) Primary
entrance. Add
this definition to this section of the IBC:
The entrance through which most people enter the building or
facility. A building or facility may
have more than one primary entrance.
(3) Roof
replacement. Delete this definition
in the IBC and substitute with the following:
The process of removing the existing roof covering to the structural
roof deck, repairing any substrate, and installing a new roof covering.
(4) Standpipe
System, Classes of: See this section of the IBC and add the
following: Exception: 1.5-inch hoses
and hose cabinets shall not be provided, unless required by the New Mexico laws
applicable to fire protection for class II and class III standpipe systems.
(5) Unbalanced backfill height. Add
this definition to this section of the IBC: The difference in height
between the exterior finish ground level and the lower of the top of the
concrete footing that supports the foundation wall or the interior finish
ground level. Where an interior concrete
slab on grade is provided and is in contact with the interior surface of the
foundation wall, the unbalanced backfill height is permitted to be measured
from the exterior finish ground level to the top of the interior concrete slab.
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14.7.2.11 CHAPTER 3 - OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
AND USE: See this chapter of
the IBC except as provided below. Section
304 - Business Group B. See this
section of the IBC except as provided below.
Section 304.1 - Business group
B. See this section of the IBC and add the
following to the list: Fire stations and police stations.
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14.7.2.12 CHAPTER 4 - SPECIAL DETAILED
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON OCCUPANCY AND USE: See
this chapter of the IBC with the following exception: For Sections
404.1 through 404.11, the definition of the term “ATRIUM”, is amended to
substitute the words “floor levels” for the word “stories”.
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14.7.2.13 CHAPTER 5 - GENERAL BUILDING
HEIGHTS AND AREAS: See this chapter of the IBC except as provided below. Section 504 - Building Height and Number of
Stories. See this section of the IBC
except as provided below.
A. Section 504.1 – General. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Add the following
section: 504.1.3 - Stair enclosure
pressurization increase. For Group R-1 and R-2 located in buildings of
type VA construction equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1, the maximum number of stories
permitted in section 504.4 may be increased by one provided the interior exits
stairways and ramps are pressurized in accordance with section 903.6.3 and
909.20. Legally required standby power shall be provided in accordance with
section 909.11 and 2702.2.17 for buildings constructed in compliance with this
section and shall be connected to stairway shaft pressurization equipment,
elevators and lifts used for accessible means of egress (if provided), elevator
hoistway pressurization equipment (if provided) and
other life safety equipment as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
For the purposes of this section, legally required standby power shall comply
with 2020 NEC section 701.12, options A, B, C, D, F, or G.
B. Section
504.4 - Number of stories. Delete this
section and substitute with the following: The maximum numbers of stories of a
building shall not exceed the limits specified in Table 504.4.
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14.7.2.14 CHAPTER 6 - TYPES OF
CONSTRUCTION: See this chapter of the IBC
except as provided below. Section
603 – Combustible Material in Types I and II Construction. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section
603.1 - Allowable materials. Add the following
exceptions to subsection 2: Exception 28. Stairways within individual dwelling units
and stairways serving a single tenant space are permitted to be of
fire-retardant wood or heavy-timber construction. In other than Group R
occupancies, such stairways shall not serve as a required means of egress. Exception 29.
Stairways complying with section 510.2, item 4 permitted to be
constructed of wood above the horizontal assembly are also permitted to be
constructed of wood below the horizontal assembly.
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14.7.2.15 CHAPTER 7 - FIRE AND SMOKE
PROTECTION FEATURES: See this
chapter of the IBC except as provided below.
Section 708.4.2 - Fireblocks
and draftstops in combustible construction. See this section of the IBC except delete
Exception 2.
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14.7.2.16 CHAPTER 8 - INTERIOR FINISHES: See this chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.17 CHAPTER 9 - FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS: See this chapter of
the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 903 - Automatic Sprinkler
Systems. See this section of the IBC
except as provided below. Section
903.2 - Where required. See this section of
the IBC except delete the exception.
B. Section 909 - Smoke Control Systems. See this section of the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section 909.8 - Exhaust method. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section 909.8.1
- Smoke layer. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: The height of the
lowest horizontal surface of the accumulating smoke layer shall be maintained
at least six feet (1829 mm) above any walking surface which forms a portion of
a required egress system within the smoke zone.
The required exhaust rate for the zone shall be the largest of the
calculated plume mass flow rates for the possible plume configurations. Provisions shall be made for a natural or
mechanical supply of air from outside or adjacent smoke zones to make up for
the air exhausted. Makeup airflow rates,
when measured at the potential fire locations shall not increase the smoke
production rate beyond the capabilities of the smoke control system. The temperature of the makeup air shall be
such that it does not expose temperature-sensitive fire protection systems
beyond their limits.
(2) Section 909.9 - Design fire. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following. The design fire
shall be based on a rational analysis performed by a registered design
professional and approved by the building official. The design fire shall be based on the
analysis in accordance with Section 909.4 and this section.
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14.7.2.18 CHAPTER
10 - MEANS OF EGRESS: See this chapter of
the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1004 - Occupant Load. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Table 1004.5 -
Maximum floor area allowances per occupant. See this table of the IBC and amend
as follows: under the function of space
column, in the institutional areas
block, below sleeping areas add: “correctional facilities and detention
centers: 60 square feet gross floor area
per occupant”.
B. Section 1010 - Doors, Gates, and
Turnstiles. See this section of the
IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section 1010.1.2 - Egress door
types. See this section of
the IBC except delete exception #9.
(2) Section 1010.1.2.1 - Direction of
swing. See this section of the IBC and add the following to the end: a
double-acting door shall be provided with a view panel of not less than 200
square inches (0.129 m2): double-acting doors shall not be used as exits where
any of the following conditions exist:
(a) 1.
the occupant load served by the door is 100 or more,
(b) 2. the door is part of a fire assembly,
(c) 3.
the door is part of a smoke- and draft-control assembly,
(d) 4. panic hardware is required or provided on the
door.
(3) Section 1010.2.14 - Controlled egress
doors in Groups I-1 and I-2. See
this section of the IBC and add the words “when approved by the building
official” at the beginning of the section.
(4) Section 1010.2.13 - Delayed egress. See this section of the IBC and add the words
“when approved by the building official” at the beginning of the section.
C. Section
1019 - Exit Access Stairways and Ramps.
See this section of the IBC except as provided below. Add the following to the end of the
section: Section 1019.5 - Occupancies
other than H and I. In other than
Group H and I occupancies, the following are required:
(1) A maximum of fifty percent of egress
stairways serving one adjacent floor are not required to be enclosed, provided
at least two means of egress are provided from both floors served by the
unenclosed stairways. Any two such
interconnected floors shall not be open to other floors. Unenclosed exit stairways shall be remotely
located as required in Section 1015.2 and
complies with Section 1017.1 for travel distance locations.
(2) Interior egress stairways serving
only the first and second stories of a building equipped throughout with an
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 are not
required to be enclosed, provided at least two means of egress are provided
from both floors served by the unenclosed stairways. Such inter-connected stories shall not be
open to other stories. Unenclosed exit
stairways shall be remotely located as required in Section 1015.2 and complies
with Section 1017.1 for travel distance locations.
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14.7.2.19 CHAPTER
11 - ACCESSIBILITY: See this chapter of
the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1102 - Compliance. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section
1102.1 Design. Delete this section of the IBC except
and substitute with the following: Building and facilities shall be designed
and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this chapter, Appendix E -
Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, and the current adopted ICC A117.1.
B. Section 1104 - Accessible Route. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
Section 1104.4 - Multistory buildings and facilities. See this section of the IBC except as provided below. Exception: 1. Delete the exception of this section and substitute with the following: An accessible route is not required to stories, mezzanines and occupied roofs that have an area of not more than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) per story and are located either above and or below the accessible levels in buildings or facilities that are less than three (3) stories. This exception shall not apply to:
(1) Subsection 1.1 - See this section of the IBC.
(2) Subsection 1.2 - See this section of the IBC.
(3) Subsection 1.3 - See this section of the IBC.
(4) Subsection 1.4 - See this section of the IBC.
(5) Subsection 1.5 - See this
section of the IBC.
C. Section 1105 - Accessible Entrances. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(1) Section 1105.1 - Public Entrances. Delete this
section of the IBC and substitute with the following: In addition to accessible entrances required
by Sections 1105.1.1 through 1105.1.7, at least 60 percent of all public
entrances, but not less than one primary entrance shall be accessible.
(2) Section 1105.1.7 - Tenant
spaces. See this section of the IBC
except add the following to the exceptions: Exception 2. Loading and
service entrances that are not the only entrance to a tenant space are not
required to be accessible.
D. Section 1106 - Parking and Passenger
Loading Facilities. See this section
of the IBC except delete table 1106.2 from the IBC and substitute
with the following table:
|
Table 1106.2
Accessible Parking Spaces |
||
|
Total Parking
Spaces |
Total Required Accessible
Parking Spaces |
Number Required to
be Van Accessible |
|
1-25 |
1 |
1 |
|
26-35 |
2 |
1 |
|
36-50 |
3 |
1 |
|
51-100 |
4 |
1 |
|
101-300 |
8 |
2 |
|
301-500 |
12 |
2 |
|
501-800 |
16 |
3 |
|
801-1000 |
20 |
4 |
|
1,001 and over |
20 spaces plus 1
space for every 100 spaces, or fraction thereof, over 1,000 |
1 of every 6
accessible parking spaces, or fraction thereof |
E. Section 1108 - Dwelling Units and
Sleeping Units. See this section of
the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Table 1108.6.1.1 - Accessible dwelling
units and sleeping units. See this table in the IBC and add the
following provision after the table. For publicly funded projects, the total number
of accessible dwelling units and sleeping units shall be five percent, or
fraction thereof. Of these accessible
dwelling units and sleeping units, one percent, or fraction thereof, shall be
provided with roll-in showers.
(2) Section 1108.6.2.2 - Apartment
houses, monasteries, and convents. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: In occupancies group
R-2 containing more than 20 dwelling units or sleeping units, at least two
percent, but not less than one of the units shall be a type A unit. In type A units, one in five, but not less
than one of the units shall be provided with a roll-in shower including a
permanently mounted folding shower seat.
All Group R-2 units on a site shall be considered to determine the total
number of units and the required number of type A units. Type A units shall be dispersed among the
various classes of units.
F. Section 1109 - Special Occupancies. See this section of the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section
1109.2.5 - Designated aisle seats. See this section of the IBC and add the
following section: Section 1109.2.5.1 - Location. At least one of each four required designated
aisle seats shall be located not more than two rows from an accessible route
serving such seats.
(2) Section 1109.4.1.4 – Employee work stations. See
this section of the IBC except delete the last sentence without substitution.
G. Section 1110 - Other Features and
Facilities. See this section of the
IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section 1110.2 - Toilet and bathing facilities. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(a) Insert
the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph: When 20 or more fixtures of any type are installed in an accessible
toilet room or bathing room, at least
two of that type shall be accessible.
(b) Add the following language as a new
paragraph: With respect to construction
of any new restroom in a place of public accommodation as defined in 14.5.2
NMAC, see 14.7.2.45 NMAC, Baby Changing Facilities.
(c) Add the following to the end of the
exceptions. Exception 10: Toilet fixtures and bathing facilities that exceed
the minimum number of plumbing fixtures pursuant to the New Mexico construction
codes and located in private restricted areas in other than government owned or
leased facilities.
(2) Section 1110.8 Elevators. See this section of the IBC and add the
following sentence: Limited-use or limited-application elevators may be used to
access spaces or areas that have five occupants or less.
(3) Section 1110.9 - Lifts: Delete item 5 without substitution.
H. Section 1111 – Recreational Facilities. See this section except as provided below. Section 1111.4.13 - Play Areas. See this section and add the following sentence to the end of the section: Play areas containing play components designed
and constructed for children shall be accessible and be located on an
accessible route.
I. Section 1112 - Signage. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section
1112.1 - Signs. See this section of the IBC except
as provided below. Exception: Delete this exception and substitute with the
following: Where the total number of
parking spaces provided is four or less, the following provisions are required:
(1) 1.1
Accessible parking spaces shall be identified by a sign centrally located at
the head of each parking space.
(2) 1.2
Van accessible parking spaces shall have an additional sign mounted below the
International Symbol of Accessibility identifying the space as “van
accessible”. Exception: Where all
the accessible parking spaces comply with the standards for van accessible
parking spaces.
(3) 1.3 Accessible parking sign shall
state, “Violators will be fined and/or towed”.
(4) 1.4 Accessible parking spaces shall
provide pavement markings in compliance with the following sections 1.4.1 to
1.4.3.
(5) 1.4.1 Accessible parking spaces shall be
identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility; a clearly visible
depiction of the symbol shall be painted in blue on the pavement surface at the
rear of the space; except where the total number of parking spaces provided is
four or less.
(6) 1.4.2 The access aisle shall be clearly marked by diagonal, blue
pavement striping.
(7) 1.4.3 At the rear of striped
access aisle state “NO PARKING”. Lettering shall be one-foot-high minimum and two
inches wide minimum.
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14.7.2.20 CHAPTER
12 - INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT: See this
chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.21 CHAPTER
13 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Delete this
chapter of the IBC and see NMAC 14.7.9, New Mexico Commercial Energy
Conservation Code.
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14.7.2.22 CHAPTER
14 - EXTERIOR WALLS: See this
chapter of the IBC.
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14.7.2.23 CHAPTER
15 - ROOF ASSEMBLIES AND ROOFTOP STRUCTURES:
See this chapter except as provided below:
A. Section 1503 - Weather Protection. See this section of the IBC except as provided
below.
(1) Section 1503.3 - Parapet walls. Delete this section and replace with the
following: Parapet walls shall be coped
or covered in accordance with Sections 1503.3.1. 1503.3.2, and 1503.3.3. The top surface of the parapet wall shall
provide positive drainage.
(2) Add the following new section: 1503.3.3 -
Plastered Parapets. Plastered parapets shall require a seamless
but permeable waterproof cover or weather barrier, capping the entire parapet
and wrapping over each side. The cover
shall extend past any break from the vertical a minimum of four inches on the
wall side. On the roof side, the cover
shall properly lap any rising roof felts or membranes and be properly
sealed. A layer of expanded metal lath
shall be installed over the cover before plaster or stucco is applied. The lath shall extend past any break from the
vertical on the wall side a minimum of five inches and on the roof side, the
same distance as the cover below, allowing for plaster stops or seals. No penetrating fasteners are allowed on the
horizontal surface of parapets.
B. Section 1506 - Materials. See this section of the IBC and add the
following new sections.
(1) Section 1506.4 - Loose granular fill. Pumice and other granular fill type materials
are not permitted in roofing assemblies.
(2) Section 1506.5 - Roof deck transitions. Where roof sheathing is overlapped to create
“crickets” or valleys to canals, taperboard or
equivalent shall be used to transition between the two deck levels to create a
uniform substrate.
(3) Section 1506.6 - Canales or scuppers. All canales and
scuppers must have a metal pan lining extending not less than six inches (152
mm) past the inside of the parapet and not less than six inches (152 mm) from
each side of the canale or scupper opening. All canales and
scuppers must have positive drainage.
C. Section 1512 - Reroofing.
See this section of
the IBC except as provided below. Section
1512.3 – Roof recovering. See this section of the IBC and add the
following sentence to the end: New roof
coverings shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings
down to the structural roof deck. Where
pumice or other granular fill are present, the material must be removed prior
to installing new roof.
[14.7.2.23 NMAC -
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14.7.2.24 CHAPTER
16 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN: See this
chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.24 NMAC -
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14.7.2.25 CHAPTER
17 - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS: See
this chapter of the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1705.3 - Concrete
Construction. See this section of
the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Subsection 2 - Delete this
section of the IBC and substitute: continuous concrete footings supporting
walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on
earth or rock;
(2) Subsection
3 - Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: nonstructural concrete
slabs supported directly on the ground, except pre-stressed slabs-on-grade;
(3) Subsection
4 - Delete this section of the IBC with no substitution.
B. Section 1705.4 - Masonry Construction. See
this section of the IBC except delete Exception 2.
C. Section 1705.18 – Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: In buildings three
stories or greater, in buildings to Risk Category III and IV, or in fire areas
containing Group R occupancies with an occupant load greater than 200, special
inspections for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops,
fire-resistant joint systems and perimeter fire containment systems that are
tested and listed in accordance with Sections 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2, 715.3.1 and
715.4 shall be in accordance with Section 1705.18.1 or 1705.18.2.
[14.7.2.25 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.25 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.26 CHAPTER
18 - SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below. Section 1809 - Shallow
Foundations. See this section of the
IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1809.7 - Prescriptive
footings for light-frame construction. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: Where a specific design is not provided,
concrete footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted
to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. A turndown footing cast
monolithically with the slab-on-grade may be used to support walls of light-frame
construction for the number of floors outlined in Table 1809.7, provided the
minimum width of the turndown footing is 12 inches and the depth meets the
requirements of Sections 1809.4 and 1809.5.
B. Table 1809.7 - Delete this table and substitute with the following table:
|
TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e |
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NUMBER OF
FLOORS SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING |
WIDTH OF
FOOTING (inches) |
THICKNESS OF
FOOTING (inches) |
|
1 |
16 |
8 |
C. Table 1809.7 Footnotes. See this section of the IBC except delete footnote
“g” with no substitution.
D. Section 1809.8 Plain concrete
footings. Delete this section of the
IBC and substitute with the following:
The edge thickness of plain concrete footings supporting walls other
than light-frame construction shall be not less than 8 inches (203MM) where
placed on soil or rock.
[14.7.2.26 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.26 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.27 CHAPTER
19 - CONCRETE: See this chapter of the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 1906 Footings for
Light-Frame Construction. Delete this section of the IBC with no substitution.
B. Section 1907 Minimum Slab Provisions. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section
1907.1 General. Delete this section and the exception and substitute with the following: The
thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not
less than 3½ inches (89mm). When required by a geotechnical investigation,
design professional, building official or where moisture sensitive flooring is
present, a minimum A 6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.15mm) polyethylene vapor retarder
with joints lapped not less than 6 inches (152mm) shall be placed between the
base course or subgrade and the concrete floor slab, or other approved
equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission
through the floor slab.
[14.7.2.27 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.27 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.28 CHAPTER
20 - ALUMINUM: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.28 NMAC
-Rp, 14.7.2.28 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.29 CHAPTER
21 - MASONRY: See this chapter of the IBC
except as provided below.
A. Section 2111 - Masonry
Fireplaces. See this section of
the IBC except as provided below. Section 2111.5 -
Seismic Anchorage.
Delete this section of the IBC and substitute with the
following: Two three-sixteenth-inch
by one-inch (4.8 mm by 25.4mm) straps shall be embedded a minimum of 12 inches
(305 mm) into the chimney with a 180-degree bend with a six-inch (152 mm)
extension around the vertical reinforcing bars in the outer face of the chimney. Each strap shall be fastened to the
structural framework of the building with two one-half-inch (12.7 mm) diameter
bolts per strap. Where the joists do not
head into the chimney, the anchor strap shall be connected to two-inch by
four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties crossing a minimum of four joists. The ties shall be connected to each joist
with two 16d nails. As an alternative to
the two-inch by four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties, each anchor strap shall be
connected to the structural framework by two one-half-inch (12.7 mm) diameter
bolts in an approved manner.
B. Section 2113 - Masonry
Chimneys. See this section of the IBC except
as provided below. Section 2113.4 - Anchorage. Delete this section
of the IBC and substitute with the following:
Two three-sixteenth-inch by one-inch (4.8 mm by
25.4mm) straps shall be embedded a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) into the
chimney with a 180 degree bend with a six-inch (152 mm) extension around the
vertical reinforcing bars in the outer face of the chimney. Each strap shall be fastened to the
structural framework of the building with two one-half-inch (12.7 mm) diameter
bolts per strap. Where the joists do not
head into the chimney, the anchor strap shall be connected to two-inch by
four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties crossing a minimum of four joists. The ties shall be connected to each joist
with two 16d nails. As an alternative to
the two-inch by four-inch (51 mm by 102 mm) ties, each anchor strap shall be
connected to the structural framework by two one-half-inch (12.7 mm) diameter
bolts in an approved manner.
[14.7.2.29 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.29 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.30 CHAPTER
22 - STEEL: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.30 NMAC -
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14.7.2.31 CHAPTER
23 - WOOD: See this chapter of the IBC
except as provided below. Section
2308 - Conventional Light-Frame Construction.
See this section of the IBC except as provided below.
A. Section 2308.4.5 - Joists supporting
bearing partitions. See this section
of the IBC except delete the first sentence and substitute: bearing partitions parallel to joists shall
be supported on beams, girders, built-up joists of sufficient size to carry the
load, walls, or other bearing partitions.
B. Section 2308.7.6 - Framing around openings. See this section of the IBC except delete the
first sentence and substitute: Trimmer
and header joists shall be of sufficient size to support the load.
[14.7.2.31 NMAC -
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14.7.2.32 CHAPTER
24 - GLASS AND GLAZING: See this
chapter of the IBC except as provided below.
Section 2403 – General Requirements for Glass. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 2403.1 - Identification. Delete the first paragraph of this section of
the IBC and substitute: Each pane shall bear the manufacturer’s label
designating the type and thickness of the glass or glazing material. The identification shall not be omitted
unless approved by the building official.
The building official is authorized to require an affidavit from the
glazing contractor certifying that each light is glazed in accordance with
approved construction documents that comply with the provisions of this
chapter. Safety glazing shall be
identified in accordance with Section 2406.3.
B. Section
2403.2 - Glass supports. Delete this
section of the IBC and substitute: Where one or more sides of any pane of glass
is not firmly supported, or is subject to unusual load conditions, detailed
construction documents, detailed shop drawings and analysis or test data
assuring safe performance for the specific installation shall be submitted when
required by the building official.
[14.7.2.32 NMAC -
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14.7.2.33 CHAPTER
25 - GYPSUM BOARD, GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS AND PLASTER: See this chapter of the IBC except as
provided below.
A. Section 2510 - Lathing and Furring for Cement Plaster
(Stucco). See this section of the
IBC except as provided below. Section 2510.6 - Weather - Resistant
Barrier. Delete this section and
substitute with the following:
Water-resistive barriers shall be installed as required in sections,
1403.2, 1405.3, and 1503.2 and, where applied over wood-based sheathing, shall
comply with section 2510.6.1 or 2510.6.2.
B. Section 2512 – Exterior Plaster. See
this section of the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section 2512.1.1 - On Grade Floor
Slab. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: On wood framed or
steel stud construction with an on-grade concrete floor slab system, approved
acrylic based exterior plaster systems and acrylic based color coats shall be
applied in such a manner as to cover but not to extend below, the lath, paper,
and screed. When a cement plaster stucco
and cement plaster color coat is installed, and no perimeter insulation is on
the exterior of a concrete or masonry foundation, the color coat shall
terminate not further than six inches (153 mm) below finished grade. All excess plaster shall be removed from the
site and no drip screeds shall comply with ASTM C 1063.
(2) Section 2512.1.2 - Weep Screeds. See
this section of the IBC.
(3) Add the following section to the IBC. Section 2512.1.3 - Plaster to Roof
Separation. A reglet and weep
screed or equivalent metal flashing shall be applied where all stucco wall
surfaces terminate at a roof.
[14.7.2.33 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.33 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.34 CHAPTER
26 - PLASTIC: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.34 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.34 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.35 CHAPTER
27 - ELECTRICAL: Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the
NMEC except as provided below.
A. Section 2701 - General. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below. 2701.1 - Scope.
Delete this section of the IBC and substitute: Electrical systems, including emergency and
standby power systems, and electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings,
and appurtenances thereto, shall be installed, altered, repaired, replaced,
maintained, tested, and designed pursuant to the provisions of the NMEC.
B. Section 2702 - Emergency and
Standby Power Systems. See this
section of the IBC except as provided below.
(1) Section
2702.1 - General. See this
section of the IBC except as provided below.
(a) Section 2702.1.1 - Stationary generators. Delete this section of the
IBC.
(b) Section 2702.1.3 – Installation. Delete this section of the IBC.
(c) Section 2702.1.4 - Load transfer. Delete this section of the IBC.
(d) Section 2702.1.5 - Load duration. Delete
this section of the IBC.
(e) Section 2702.1.6 - Uninterruptable power source. Delete this section of the IBC.
(f) Section 2702.1.7 – Interchangeability. Delete
this section of the IBC.
(2) Section 2702.2 - Where Required. See
this section of the IBC except as
provided below. Section 2702.2.5 Exhaust
Systems. Delete this section of the IBC
without substitution.
[14.7.2.35 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.35 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.36 CHAPTER 28 - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Delete this chapter of the IBC and see the
NMMC.
[14.7.2.36 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.36 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.37 CHAPTER
29 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS: Delete this
chapter of the IBC and see the NMPC except as provided below.
A. Section 2901 - General. See this section of the IBC except as
provided below.
(1) Section 2901.1 Scope. Delete this section of the IBC and substitute
with the following: Plumbing systems,
including piping systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and when connected to a water or sewage system, and all aspects
of a medical gas system, shall be
installed, altered, repaired, replaced, maintained, tested and designed
pursuant to the provisions of the NMPC.
(2) Section
2901.2. All references in Chapter 29 of the IBC to the
International Plumbing Code are deemed references to the NMPC.
B. Section 2902 - Minimum Plumbing Facilities. Section 2902.1 - Minimum Number of Fixtures. See this section of the IBC and add the
following language to the end of the first paragraph: urinals may be
substituted for up to fifty percent of the maximum number of water closets in
other than A or E occupancies; in A and E occupancies, urinals may be
substituted for up to sixty-seven percent of the maximum number of water
closets.
(1) Table
2902.1 - Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilities. See this table in the IBC.
(2) Section 2902.1.1 - Fixture Calculations. See this section of the IBC.
[14.7.2.37 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.37 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.38 CHAPTER
30 - ELEVATORS AND CONVEYING SYSTEMS: See
this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.38 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.38 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.39 CHAPTER
31 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION: See this
chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.39 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.39 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.40 CHAPTER
32 - ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.40 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.40 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.41 CHAPTER
33 - SAFEGUARDS DURING CONSTRUCTION: See
this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.41 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.41 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.42 CHAPTER 34 - EXISTING STRUCTURES: Delete this chapter of the IBC and see 14.7.7
NMAC.
[14.7.2.42 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.42 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.43 CHAPTER
35 - REFERENCED STANDARDS: See this chapter of the IBC.
[14.7.2.43 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.43 NMAC, 7/14/2021]
14.7.2.44 APPENDIX E - SUPPLEMENTARY
ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: See the
appendix of the IBC except as provided below.
A. E102 - Definitions. See this section of the IBC and add the
following definition: Children’s use – Children’s use are
spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by occupants 12
years old and younger.
B. E105 - Other
Features and Facilities. See this
section of the IBC except delete Subsection E105.1.
C. E107 - Signage. See
this section of the IBC except delete Subsection E107.1.
D. E111 - Children’s Accessible
Elements. Add children’s accessibility table as shown
below.
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TABLE E111 CHILDREN’S ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS TABLE This is provided as a comprehensive reference guide
to children’s standards within NMBC-2021 and ANSI A117.1-2017 |
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Element |
Children’s
Requirements |
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Children’s use definition |
ANSI-2017Section 106. Children’s use: Spaces and elements specifically designed for use primarily by people
12 years old and younger. |
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Scoping |
E112 -
Children’s Standards. The technical requirements in the main body
of the 2021 International Building Code are based on adult dimensions and
anthropometrics. This section contains technical
requirements based on children’s dimensions and anthropometrics in addition
to those in ICC ANSI – 2017 and 2010 ADA |
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Scoping |
E112.1. The
predominant use of an element (rather than a building or facility) shall
guide the determination of whether to use specifications for adults or
children for that element. If children are the primary users of the element,
children’s specifications shall be applied. |
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Scoping |
E112.2 - Children’s Accessible Elements.
When children are the primary users of a building or facility (such as
day care centers, schools, children’s areas of libraries, etc.), the
accessibility standards shall correspond to the children’s provisions of this
section. |
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Element |
Details |
Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K |
Ages 5
through 8 K
through 2nd grade |
Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th
grade |
|
Forward or Side Reach Range See 2010 ADA Advisory 308.1 and modify as
shown to right |
High maximum |
36 in (915 mm) |
40 in (1015 mm) |
44 in (1120 mm) |
|
Low minimum |
20 in (510 mm) |
18 in (455 mm) |
16 in (405 mm) |
|
|
Ramps See ANSI 2017 and modify as shown to right |
Slope |
1 :16 |
1 :16 |
1 :16 |
|
Clear Width between handrails for single
wheelchair |
44” min (118 mm) |
44” min (118 mm) |
44” min (118 mm) |
|
|
Clear Width between handrails for two
wheelchairs |
88’’ min. (2236 mm) |
88’’ min. (2236 mm) |
88’’ min. (2236 mm) |
|
|
Rise for any ramp run |
20 inches maximum. |
20 inches maximum. |
20 inches maximum. |
|
|
Handrails See
ANSI-505 |
“34” – “38” 865 mm – 965 mm) |
“34” – “38” 865 mm – 965 mm) |
“34” – “38” 865 mm – 965 mm) |
|
|
Element |
Details |
Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K |
Ages 5
through 8 K
through 2nd grade |
Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th
grade |
|
Drinking fountains and water coolers See ANSI - 2017 and modify as shown to right. See IBC-2021 section 1110.5 Exception 2 |
Spout outlet height for children’s
wheelchair access. See
ANSI 602.2.1 Exception |
30 in. - 43 in. (760 mm – 1090 mm) |
30” max. (760 mm) |
30” max. (760 mm) |
|
Spout outlet for standing occupant. See
ANSI 602.3.2 Exception |
30 in. 43 in. (760 mm – 1090 mm) |
Same |
Same |
|
|
Water closets for Toilet Rooms, Wheelchair Stalls, and
Ambulatory Stalls See ANSI-2017 604.11 and 604.1 |
Centerline See
ANSI 604.11.2 |
12” max. (305 mm) |
12”-15” (305-380 mm) |
15”-18” (380-455 mm) |
|
Clearance See
ANSI 604.11.3 and 604.3 |
60” (1525 mm) wide by 56” (1420 mm) min.
deep |
60” (1525 mm) wide by 56” (1420 mm) min.
deep |
60” (1525 mm) wide by 56” (1420 mm) min.
deep |
|
|
|
Toilet seat height See
ANSI 604.11.4 |
11”-12” (280-305 mm) |
12”-15” (305-380 mm) |
15”-17” (380-430 mm) |
|
Horizontal grab bar height to centerline See
ANSI 604.11.5, 604.5 and 609.4.2 |
18”-20” (455-510 mm) |
20”-25” (510-635 mm) |
25”-27” (635-685 mm) |
|
|
Rear grab bar may be split or shifted. ANSI
604.5.2 Exception 2 and 609.4.2 |
18”-20” (455-510 mm) |
20”-25” (510-635 mm) |
25”-27” (635-685 mm) |
|
|
Vertical grab bar 18” (455mm) long See
ANSI 604.11.5, 604.5.1, and 609.4.2 |
Vertical grab bar bottom is 21” (533 mm)
min. - 30” (760 mm) max. above the floor |
Vertical grab bar bottom is 21” (533 mm)
min. - 30” (760 mm) max. above the floor |
Vertical grab bar bottom is 21” (533 mm)
min. - 30” (760 mm) max. above the floor |
|
|
Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36”
(915 mm) max. from the rear wall |
Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36”
(915 mm) max. from the rear wall |
Centerline is 34 inches (865 mm) max. - 36”
(915 mm) max. from the rear wall |
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Flush control See
ANSI 604.11.6 |
36” Max. high (915mm) |
36” max. high (915 mm) |
36” max. high (915 mm) |
|
|
Dispensers See ANSI-2017 section 604.11.7 |
See this entire NEW section |
Same |
Same |
Same |
|
Element |
Details |
Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K |
Ages 5
through 8 K
through 2nd grade |
Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th
grade |
|
Family
or Assisted-Use Toilet Rooms IBC-2021
section 1110.2.1.2
Exceptions |
Family or assisted-use toilet rooms shall include only one water closet. and only one lavatory. A family or assisted-use bathing room in accordance with section 1110.2.1.3 shall be considered a family or assisted-use toilet room. Exception: The following additional fixtures shall be permitted in a family or assisted use
toilet room: 1. A urinal 2. A child height water closet 3. A child height lavatory. |
Same |
Same |
Same |
|
Wheelchair water closet compartments See ANSI-2017 604.11.8 and modify as shown
to right. |
Size See
ANSI 604.9.2.2 |
60” (1525 mm) min. wide by 59” (1500 mm)
deep min. |
60” (1525 mm) min. wide by 59” (1500 mm)
deep min. |
60” (1525 mm) min. wide by 59” (1500 mm) deep min. |
|
Toe clearance beneath front partition and
one side partition See
ANSI 604.9.5.2 |
12” (305 mm) min high and extend 8” beyond
the compartment side face of partition, exclusive of partition supports |
Same |
Same |
|
|
Toe clearance beneath front partition and
one side partition. See ANSI 604.9.5.2 Exceptions 1& 2 |
Exception 1.Toe clearance at front
partition is not required in a wheelchair accessible compartment greater than
67 inches (1700 mm) in depth |
Same |
Same |
|
|
2.Toe Clearance at side partition is not
required in a wheelchair accessible compartment greater than 68
inches (1725 mm) in width |
Same |
Same |
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|
Ambulatory water closet compartments See ANSI-2017 604.11.8, 604.10 and modify
as shown to right |
Stall Size See
ANSI 604.10.2 |
60” (1525 mm) long by 35” (890 mm) wide |
60” (1525 mm) long by 35” (890 mm) wide |
60” (1525 mm) long by 35” (890 mm) wide |
|
Horizontal parallel grab bars on both
sidewalls 42” (1065 mm) long See ANSI
604.5.1 |
18”-20” (455-510 mm) |
Same |
Same |
|
|
Vertical grab bars on both sidewalls 18” (455 mm) long See
ANSI 604.5.1 |
Bottom of bar 21” (535 mm) to 30” (760 mm)
above floor |
Same |
Same |
|
|
Centerline of bar 34” (865 mm) to 36” (915
mm) from the rear wall |
Same |
Same |
||
|
Urinals See ANSI- 2017 and modify as shown to right |
Top of rim |
14” max. (355 mm) |
14” max. (355 mm) |
14” max. (355 mm) |
|
Element |
Details |
Ages 3 and 4 Pre-K |
Ages 5
through 8 K
through 2nd grade |
Ages 9 through 12 3rd through 6th
grade |
|
Lavatories and sinks See ANSI - 2017 and modify as shown to
right |
Sink rim See
ANSI 606.2 Exception
3 and 4 |
22” max. (559 mm) |
31” max. (797 mm) |
31” max. (797 mm) |
|
Knee clearance height See
ANSI 606.2 Exception
2 and 3 |
none required with parallel approach |
24” min. (610 mm) |
24” min. (610 mm) |
|
|
Mirrors See ANSI – 2017 section 603.3 and modify as
shown to right. |
Full length mirror 60” (1525 mm) min. tall |
Bottom of reflecting surface 12” (455 mm)
max. above floor |
Same |
Same |
|
Mirrors over sinks |
Bottom of reflecting surface 28” (710 mm)
max. above floor |
Bottom of reflecting surface 37” (940 mm)
max. above floor |
Bottom of reflecting surface 37” (940 mm)
max. above floor |
|
|
Signage, Braille |
Centerline |
36” (915 mm) min. 44” (1120 mm) max |
Same |
Same |
|
Dining surfaces and work surfaces See ANSI – 2017 section 902.5 and modify as
shown to right |
Tops of tables and counters |
26” (660 mm) min. 30” (760 mm) max. |
Same |
Same |
|
Benches See ANSI-2017 903.5 Exception and modify as
shown to right |
Top of seat |
11”-17” (280-430 mm) |
Same |
Same |
|
Tray slides See ANSI-2017 section 904.5.2 and modify as
shown to right |
Top of tray slide |
28” (710 mm) min. 30” (762 mm) max. |
Same |
Same |
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Storage See ANSI-2017 section 905 and modify as
shown to right |
Frontal approach height range |
20”-36” (510-915 mm) |
20”-40” (510-1015 mm) |
20”-44” (510-1120 mm) |
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Side approach height range |
20”-36” (510-915 mm) |
40” max. (1015 mm) |
44” max. (1120 mm) |
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[14.7.2.44 NMAC -
Rp, 14.7.2.44 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
14.7.2.45 BABY
CHANGING FACILITIES
A. Construction of
a new restroom, intended for use in a place of public accommodation, as defined
in 14.5.2 NMAC, shall provide for at least one baby changing facility on each
floor that has a public toilet facility and shall accommodate any person
needing to utilize a baby changing facility, pursuant to Section 60-13-10.3
NMSA 1978.
B. Baby changing
facilities shall be included in all required documentation including plans
submitted under submittal documents pursuant to Subparagraph (b) of Paragraph
(1) of Subsection A of 14.5.2 10 NMAC and shall be subject to plan review
pursuant to Subsection A of 14.5.2.11 NMAC - Permits, and inspections pursuant
to Subsection A of 14.5.3.8 NMAC.
C. All requirements
for baby changing facilities must be complied with in order
for a certificate of occupancy to be issued or a final inspection
approved, whichever is appropriate.
D. Baby changing
facilities shall comply with the American national standards institute (ANSI) A117.1-2017:
Section 603.5 diaper changing tables; Section 305 floor space; Section 308.2.1
unobstructed access; Chapter 7 Communication Elements and Features; Chapter 9
built in furnishings and equipment; and Subsection K of 14.7.2.19 NMAC, Section
1111, signage.
[17.7.2.45 NMAC –Rp,
14.7.2.45 NMAC, 7/14/2023]
HISTORY OF 14.7.2
NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History:
Material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the
commission of public records - state records center and archives as:
GCB-NMBC-83-1, 1982
New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 2/15/1983
CID-GCB-NMBC-85-1,
1985 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 11/19/1985
CID-GCB-NMBC-88-1,
1988 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 01/20/1989
CID-GCB-NMBC-91-1,
1991 New Mexico Building Code, filing date, 05/04/1993
History of Repealed Material:
14 NMAC 7.2, New
Mexico Building Code, filed 10/30/1998 (with the exception of
material incorporated by reference which was also filed 10/30/1998), repealed
12/1/2000.
14.7.2 NMAC, 1997
New Mexico Building Code (filed 10/16/2000), repealed 7/1/2004.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2003
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 5-27-2004) repealed 1/1/2008.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2006
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 08/16/2007) repealed 1/28/2011.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2009
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 12/28/2010) repealed 11/15/2016.
Other History:
CID-GCB-NMBC 91-1,
1991 New Mexico Building Code (filed 5/4/1993) was replaced by 14 NMAC 7.2,
Housing and Construction, Building Codes General, 1997 New Mexico Building
Code, effective 12/31/1998.
14 NMAC 7.2, Housing
and Construction, Building Codes General, 1997 New Mexico Building Code (filed
10/30/1998) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC, 1997 New Mexico Building Code, effective
12/1/2000.
Those applicable
portions of 14.7.2 NMAC, 1997 New Mexico Building Code (filed 10/16/2000) and
those applicable portions of 14 NMAC 7.3, 1997 Uniform Building Code (filed
10/30/1998) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC, 2003 New Mexico Commercial Building Code,
effective 7/1/2004.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2003
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 5/27/2004) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC,
2006 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, effective 1/1/2008.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2006
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 08/16/2007) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC,
2009 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, effective 1/28/2011.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2009
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 12/28/2010) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC,
2015 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, effective 11/15/2016.
14.7.2 NMAC, 2015
New Mexico Commercial Building Code (filed 11/15/2016) replaced by 14.7.2 NMAC,
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, effective 7/14/2023.