N.M. Admin. Code § 14.6.7.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 14.6.7.9 - REGISTRATION FOR MODULAR MANUFACTURERS

All manufacturers of modular products must be registered with the division.

A. Applicants for registration pursuant to this part shall submit the following:

(1) A division approved registration application.

(2) A Fee of $300.00 per three year licensing cycle.

(3) Proof of the responsible individual's experience, who either owns or is employed by the modular manufacturer, to include:

(a) Commercial - four years of experience, within the last 10 years, in general building or modular building.

(b) Residential - two years of experience, within the last 10 years, in general building or modular building.

(4) Proof of authorization to conduct business in the state of New Mexico, if applicable.

(5) Proof of registration with the New Mexico taxation and revenue department.

(6) Proof of compliance with worker's compensation, if applicable.

(7) Proof of compliance with parental responsibility, if applicable.

B. In-state manufacturers must be licensed as a GB-02 or a GB-98 general builder as applicable, or a GS-29, "Modular Manufacturer" and registered by the division for manufacture of modular structures or modular components for commercial or residential use subject to Section 60-13-12 NMSA 1978. A manufacturer's registration is also required. A contractor's license is not an exemption from registration requirements. The manufacturer's registration fee is waived for in-state manufacturers.

(1) Must submit and maintain proof of association with an inspection agency approved by the division.

(2) A licensee must maintain their CID license in good standing in order to remain registered.

C. Out-of-state manufacturers must submit proof of compliance with all applicable licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where the modular structures are manufactured.

(1) A letter of good standing must be submitted from the manufacturer's home jurisdiction.

(2) Proof of association with an inspection agency approved by the division.

(3) A manufacturer may alternatively be licensed with a classification of either a GB-02, a GB-98 or a GS-29, "Modular Manufacturer". The registration fee for a licensee is waived in this case.

D. In addition to the above, all manufacturers shall comply with the following:

(1) Maintain continuing compliance with all registration requirements.

(2) Manufacturers registration issued by the division are not transferable and the registration fee is not refundable.

(3) Any change in the information submitted by an applicant for a modular registration or renewal thereof must be reported, in writing, to the division immediately but no later than 30 days after such change occurs.

(4) Any modular registration issued by the division shall expire on the last day of the month three years from the date of issuance.

(5) A manufacturer may renew by submitting a completed renewal application and meeting all other requirements prior to expiration with a three year renewal fee of $300.00.

(6) Any modification to bring an imported or installed unit into code compliance is the responsibility of the manufacturer utilizing their W-2 employees and an inspection agency approved inspector to ensure verification that all corrections are completed and code compliant.

E. Any registered manufacturer may be removed from the approved list at any time for cause by the director. Any manufacturer removed from the approved list will not be eligible for compliance decals.

F. All modular manufacturing registrants must utilize an approved third party inspection agency.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.6.7.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 10, May 29, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018