N.M. Admin. Code § 14.5.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 14.5.2.9 - EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENT FOR PERMITS

Permits shall not be required for the following:

A.Commercial.

(1) One-story detached accessory structures not used for habitation and used as tool or storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15.m2).

(2) Oil derricks.

(3) Retaining walls that retain less than 36 inches (915 mm) of unbalanced fill, and have a total height equal to or less than six feet from top of wall to bottom of footing. Retaining walls supporting a surcharge load or impounding class I, II, or III-A liquids are not exempt from permit.

(4) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.

(5) Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.

(6) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

(7) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in the NMRBC, that are installed entirely above ground with no permanent connections to water or power.

(8) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes that do not include services systems.

(9) Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one-and two-family dwellings.

(10) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of group R-3, as applicable in the NMRBC, and group U occupancies.

(11) Partitions not over five feet nine inches (1,753mm) in height.

B.Residential: See section R105 of the IRC except as provided below:

(1)Section 105.2 (1) -One-story detached accessory structures provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (18.58 m2).

(2)Section R105.2 (2) -Delete this section of the IRC.

(3)Section R105.2 (3) -Retaining walls that retain less than 36 inches (915mm) of unbalanced fill, and have a total height equal to or less than six feet from top of wall to bottom of footing. Retaining walls supporting a surcharge load or impounding class I, II, or III-A liquids are not exempt from permit.

(4)Section R105.2 (4) -See this section of the IRC.

(5)Section R105.2 (5) - Delete this section of the IRC.

(6)Section R105.2 (6) - Delete this section of the IRC.

(7)Section R105.2 (7) -See this section of the IRC.

(8)Section R105.2 (8) -See this section of the IRC.

(9)Section R105.2 (9) -See this section of the IRC.

(10)Section R105.2 (10) -See this section of the IRC

C.Mechanical work. Refer to 14.9.2 NMAC.

D.Plumbing work. Refer to 14.8.2 NMAC.

E.Electrical work. No exceptions other than those set forth in CILA Section 60-13-45.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.5.2.9

14.5.2.9 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.2.10 NMAC, 14 NMAC 9.2.I 100-105 & 14 NMAC 9.2.II 100, 7-1-04; A, 1-1-08, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 07, April 10, 2018, eff. 5/15/2018, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 03, February 8, 2022, eff. 3/10/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11, June 13, 2023, eff. 7/14/2023