Rio Rancho, NM Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

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)