N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.19

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

Section 14.7.4.19 - WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIERS

A.General. Stabilized rammed earth walls do not require a weather-resistive barrier or an approved exterior finish. Unstabilized rammed earth walls require a weather-resistive barrier and approved exterior finish. When a vapor barrier is installed over the rammed earth wall, it shall not be installed on both sides of a rammed earth wall system. Exception: On the top and sides of a parapet wall.

B.Moisture barrier locations. A moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls adjacent to bath and shower enclosures. A moisture barrier shall protect rammed earth walls at window sills, the top of the parapet, or other exterior wall portions exposed to the elements. A moisture barrier installed over an exposed parapet top of a rammed earth wall shall lap a minimum of six inches down both sides of the parapet top.

14.7.4.19 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.4.19 NMAC, 1-28-11, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016