Bernalillo County requires building permits for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs over 24 inches deep with capacity under 5,000 gallons. NM Residential Code (IRC Ch. 42) barrier requirements apply — minimum 48-inch barrier. County PDS handles pool permits.
Bernalillo County building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. New Mexico requires minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. Pool covers meeting ASTM standards may supplement but not replace barriers. Adobe walls serving as barriers must meet structural requirements.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County Animal Care Ordinance (Chapter 6, §6-47) — unlawful to allow an animal to persistently or continuously bark, howl, or make noise common to ...
Bernalillo County, NM
Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. B...
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Bernalillo County has no leaf blower-specific ban. Gas-powered blowers are widely used in unincorporated areas. General noise and air quality rules apply, wi...
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County Code Chapter 30, Article IV (Noise) establishes noise regulations for unincorporated areas. State law NMSA §30-20-1 also applies — disturbi...
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Commercial vehicle parking in unincorporated Bernalillo County regulated by zoning code. Off-street loading/unloading requirements in Section 21 of Appendix ...
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County Code §30 and Albuquerque §8-5-2-6 define abandoned vehicles as those left on public right-of-way for 72+ hours or inoperable vehicles store...
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