HVAC Installation Compliance in New Mexico
Indexation gate: passedNew Mexico HVAC installation compliance: Mechanical heating and cooling installations require an MM-98 Mechanical Contractor license issued by the CID. Technicians handling refrigerants must hold EPA Section 608 certification, and mechanical permits must be pulled prior to work.
Applicable New Mexico Requirements
New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) Contractor License Mandate
nm:statute:nmsa-60-13Under NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12, no person shall act as a contractor in New Mexico without an active contractor license issued by the Construction Industries Division (CID) in the appropriate classification.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
New Mexico Mandatory Contractor License Surety Bond ($10,000)
nm:statute:nmsa-60-13-49-bondUnder NMSA 1978, § 60-13-49, every licensed contractor must file and maintain with the division a surety bond in the amount of $10,000 payable to the State of New Mexico.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-49
New Mexico Construction Workers' Compensation Insurance Mandate
nm:statute:nmsa-52-workcompUnder NMSA 1978, Chapter 52 and CID rules, every licensed contractor employing one or more workers must maintain active workers' compensation insurance coverage in New Mexico.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 52-1-2
State & Municipal Building Permits & Code Inspections
nm:agency:building-permitsUnder NMSA 1978, § 60-13-45 and NMAC 14.5.2, building permits must be obtained prior to commencing structural, roofing, electrical, or mechanical installations, and all work must pass inspections under adopted New Mexico building codes.
Citation: NMAC 14.5.2.8