N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.73

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

Section 8.321.11.73 - FIRE ALARMS, SMOKE DETECTORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

The system shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13D or its subsequent replacement as applicable.

A. Facilities shall have a manual fire alarm system. The manual fire alarm shall be inspected and approved in writing by the fire authority with jurisdiction.

B. Approved smoke detectors shall be installed on each floor that when activated provides an alarm which is audible in all sleeping areas. Areas of assembly, such as the dining, living or activity room(s) must also be provided with smoke detectors.

(1) Detectors shall be powered by the house electrical service and have battery backup.

(2) Construction of new facilities or facilities remodeling or replacing existing smoke detectors shall provide detectors in common living areas and in each sleeping room.

(3) Smoke detectors shall be installed in corridors at no more than 30 feet spacing.

(4) Heat detectors shall be installed in all kitchens and also powered by the house electrical service.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.73

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024