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State Department
J.T. Baca, Mechanical Bureau Chief
Regulation and Licensing Department
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telephone — 505.827.7030 Email — jerome.baca@state.nm.us
Fax — 505.827.7045
Express mail only:
725 St. Michael’s Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
empOWerment
Construction Industries Division empowered to make, alter, or amend rules and regulations.
Boiler Board: No.
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1978
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Date of latest amendment to law: January 1998.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1978.
Date of latest rules and regulations: January 1998.
State statute: New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14. Housing and Construction, Chapter 9. Mechanical Codes,
Part 4. Boilers.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (1998 Edition), Sections I, IV, IX.
2. ASME CSD-1 (1998 Edition).
3. ANSI/ASME B31.1 (1998 Edition).
4. National Board Inspection Code (1998 Edition).
5. National Board registration required for boilers.
6. Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code (2003 Edition).
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: none.
2. ASME Code: A, E, H, HLW, HV, PP, S, V.
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jurisdictional laws, regulations and rules are subject to change
without notice. As a result, the information contained herein is
neither guaranteed nor warranted. User is advised to consult
the jurisdiction’s chief inspector before reaching any decision that
may have critical impact or significant financial consequences.
The National Board assumes no responsibility for information
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All boilers, except the following:
1. Listed and approved potable water heaters when none of the following limitations is exceeded:
a. A heat input of 200,000 BTU per hour;
b. A water temperature of 250°F and 160 psi pressure;
c. A nominal water-containing capacity of 120 gallons.
2. Tanks connected to sprinkler(s).
3. Portable unfired pressure vessels constructed to US Department of Transportation and Interstate Commerce Commission
regulations used in such service.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations