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Rio Rancho, NM Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Adopted codes
Uniform + NM Plumbing Code
Administered by
City Development Dept., Bldg. Inspection
Unpermitted work penalty
double fee, § 151.99(C)
Codes on file at
City Development Department

Summary

Rio Rancho adopts the state-current Uniform Plumbing Code and New Mexico Plumbing Code as its construction standards, tying that adoption directly to issuing plumbing permits and collecting the fees.

(6) Uniform Plumbing Code (current edition adopted by the state);

(7) New Mexico Plumbing Code (current edition);

(8) National Electrical Code (current edition adopted by the state);

(9) New Mexico Electrical Code (current edition);

(10) Off-Site Conventionally Built Modular-Manufactured Unit Standards (current edition);

(11) Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (current edition adopted by the state);

(12) Uniform Energy Conservation Code (current edition adopted by the state);

(13) Uniform Fire Code (current edition adopted by the state); and

(14) New Mexico Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (current edition).

(C) The above-referenced codes are hereby adopted as the construction standards of the city for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the city, providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor

Full Breakdown

Section 151.04 adopts the Uniform Plumbing Code and the New Mexico Plumbing Code, in their state-current editions, as the city's construction standards, tying that adoption to issuance of permits and collection of the related fees. The codes are kept on file and open to public inspection at the City Development Department's Building Inspection Division. Plumbing work performed without the required permit doubles the fee owed under Section 151.99(C), and the department can order noncompliant work stopped.

Violations & Fines

Skipping the required plumbing permit doubles the fee owed under Section 151.99(C); the City Development Department may also stop work that doesn't comply with the adopted plumbing code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plumbing code does Rio Rancho enforce?
§ 151.04 adopts the state-current Uniform Plumbing Code and New Mexico Plumbing Code as the city's construction standard for plumbing work.
What's the penalty for unpermitted plumbing work in Rio Rancho?
§ 151.99(C) doubles the fee owed for any plumbing work done without obtaining the necessary permit.

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