Valencia County, NM Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- 2009 NM Energy Conservation Code, 14.7.6 NMAC
- Based on
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
- Alternative standard
- 2009 NM Baled Straw Code, 14.7.5 NMAC
- Effective date
- July 1, 2011
- Standalone green code
- none printed in Ch. 150
Summary
Valencia County has no separate green-building ordinance; instead, Valencia County Code § 150.02 adopts the 2009 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code, which adopts and amends the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code under 14.7.6 NMAC, as the county's energy-efficiency standard for new construction. The code took effect July 1, 2011 alongside the county's other adopted building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes.
The following code editions are hereby adopted as the Building Codes of Valencia County, with the following effective dates: Code Document Effective Date ... 2009 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code, which adopts and amends the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, 14.7.6 7-1-2011 NMAC
Full Breakdown
Unincorporated Valencia County does not print a standalone green-building chapter. 6 NMAC. 5 NMAC), an alternative standard for straw-bale construction that functions as the county's other low-impact building option. 03 applied the same 2011 changeover rule to the energy code as to the other trade codes: submittals could use either the 2006 or 2009 model-year codes, not a mix, through June 30, 2011, with only the 2009 codes accepted after July 1, 2011. 6 NMAC.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 150 sets no separate fine for noncompliance with the energy code; §§ 150.01 through 150.04 cover adoption, the 2011 transition, and fee-setting only. Construction that does not meet the adopted 2009 Energy Conservation Code standards will not pass the plan review and inspections required under the fee schedule the Board of County Commissioners sets under § 150.04 and NMSA § 60-13-45, which holds up permit approval and occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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