Plumbing Installation Licensing in New Mexico
Indexation gate: passedNew Mexico plumbing regulatory compliance: Contracting for or installing plumbing systems requires an MM-98 Mechanical Contractor license issued by the CID under NMAC 14.6.6.11. All work must be executed under a certified Qualifying Party and pass plumbing code inspections under the New Mexico Plumbing Code.
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
Designated Qualifying Party Examination & Experience Prerequisite
nm:statute:nmsa-60-13Under NMSA 1978, § 60-13-17, every contractor applicant must designate an individual Qualifying Party who has certified 2 to 4 years of verified journeyman experience and passed both the New Mexico Business & Law exam and technical trade examination.
Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-17
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