Rio Rancho, NM Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 123.07(B)(2)
- Applies to
- short-term rental units
- Checked by
- Dept. of Development Services
- Consequence of failure
- no permit issued
Summary
Rio Rancho requires carbon monoxide detection as a pass/fail item on the pre-permit safety inspection every short-term rental unit must undergo.
To obtain a short-term rental permit, a dwelling unit must be inspected and meet the following requirements:
(1) Fire evacuation plan with emergency contact information and address conspicuously posted.
(2) Carbon monoxide detection.
(3) Smoke alarms in all bedrooms.
(4) Fire extinguishers on each floor.
(5) No storage of combustible materials in mechanical, boiler, or electrical rooms.
(6) Fireplace or wood stove with non-combustible ash receptacle outside the dwelling unit.
(7) Fences and covers on all pools and spas.
(8) Address numerals at least four inches tall, with one-half-inch stroke width, in contrasting color, visible from the street.
(9) Available parking spots as detailed in Section 123.04(B)(9).
(C) Short-term rental units that fail to meet the requirements set forth in subsection (B) of this section may schedule a reinspection after any noted issues are addressed and the requirements are met. Failure to pass the short-term rental inspection after two reinspections will result in denial of the application.
(D) Failure to schedule an inspection within 30 days of the submission of a completed application may result in denial of the application and will require reapplication. (Ord. 24-22)
Full Breakdown
Rio Rancho City Code § 123.07(B) lists carbon monoxide detection as one of the mandatory items a dwelling unit must meet to be inspected and approved for a short-term rental permit, alongside smoke alarms in all bedrooms and fire extinguishers on each floor. The requirement applies specifically to units seeking a short-term rental permit under Chapter 123; it is checked by the Department of Development Services at the pre-permit inspection, not self-certified by the operator.
Violations & Fines
A unit without working carbon monoxide detection fails the § 123.07 inspection and cannot receive or renew a short-term rental permit; operating without a valid permit is a misdemeanor under § 123.10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Rio Rancho homes need carbon monoxide detectors, not just rentals?
Is carbon monoxide detection self-certified by the host?
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