Roof Replacement Licensing in New Mexico
Indexation gate: passedRoof replacement compliance in New Mexico: Roofing contractors must hold an active GS-21 Roofing Specialty or GB-98 General Building license issued by the CID under NMAC 14.6.6. Contractors must maintain a $10,000 surety bond, carry workers' compensation coverage, and pull building permits prior to tear-off or installation.
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