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State of New Mexico - Manufactured Housing (CID) (NM)

New Mexico Authority Having Jurisdiction Solar permitting requirements
NEC Code Version2020
Fire Code Version2018 Building Code
Wet Stamps RequiredDigital Structural
Fire Setback Enforced1

Codes

NEC Code Version
2020
Fire Code Version
2018 Building Code
Code List

2020 NEW MEXICO ELECTRICAL CODE

2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2012 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE

2021 NEW MEXICO BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE

2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

2021 NM EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 NM HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDING CODE

2021 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE

2024 CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS 

ASCE Code Specification
ASCE 7-16

SolarAPP+ & submittal

How Many Plansets Required
1
Revision Required
0
Rough Inspection
None
New Planset Required For Module Swap
0

Stamps

Wet Stamps Required
Digital Structural
Structural Calculations Required
Yes
Stamp Location On Plans
Unspecified
Date On Stamps
Expiration Date

Fire setbacks

Fire Setback Enforced
1
Ridge Setback
36
Rake Setback
36
Eave Setback
13
Setback Notes
  • Fire setback on plans must be from ridge cap to top of panels, not spanning ridge cap.
  • 36 inches from ridge cap not to overlap the ridge.

 

Structural & loads

Wind Speed
85
Snow Load
0
Reducible Snow Load Allowed
1
Max Attachment Spacing
96
Structural Notes

Ref CFR 3280 or NMAC for MH only under Design Criteria Code in PE letter/calcs. Must state verbatim "CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS"

Minimum Ground On Roof
#10

Electrical

AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Electrical Load Calcs Required
Derates
Allowed POI
PV Breaker,Meter Adapter,Line Side Taps,Load Side Taps
Panel Schedule Required
Partial Home Backup
Temperature Rating
90
De Rating Ampacity
0.91

Battery / ESS

Unique Battery Placards Needed
0
ESS Notes

Standard

Separate ESS Disconnect Required
ESS Disconnect
ESS Elevation Detail Required
No

Plan set

Plan Set Requirements

Per MHD inspector going forward no new electrical equipment can be mounted on a manufactured home regardless if service panel is already mounted, all new equipment must be on a H frame. The only electrical equipment allowed is a DC disconnect.

Please be advised truss layout is individual basis. Needs to be project specific.

Add ECO 44 specs please do not use ECO 65 If the main panel is on the pole the AC disconnect needs to be within 5 ft, if greater than 25ft additional AC disconnect will be required outside the home DO NOT ADD FLASH KIT PRO ON THE ATTACHEMENTS.

Our P< and Ac disco has be within 5 ft of the UM and add an additional disco on the exterior of the mobile home. Per Inspector communication with BM POI is not allowed in subpanel.

Cover Page

2024 CFR PART 3280 BUILDING CODES - MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS 

Site

https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title14/14.012.0005.html

Site Notes
  •  Manufactured Housing codes on stamped plans or engineering codes, 
  • The calcs/plans are not clear on deck mounting or stringer mounting (metal roof). 
  • Plans show both and calcs
Roof Plan

Manufactured housing requires a 36-inch fire egress from the ridge of the home.



Custom Placards Required
0

Ground mount

Ground Mount Fencing Required
Mesh/Scrim
Compiled from public records, 2026. Requirements change with code cycles and local amendments. Verify with the State of New Mexico - Manufactured Housing (CID) (NM) building department before you rely on this, and treat it as a research head start, not a ruling. Getting quotes? Run them through the quote checker first.