Pool safety in unincorporated Bernalillo County follows NM Residential Code and International Building Code. Gates must open outward, be self-closing and self-latching. Vertical bar spacing max 4 inches. County building inspections apply.
Bernalillo County enforces pool safety per New Mexico building code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Residential pools should have multiple safety features: barrier, safety cover, door alarms, or self-latching devices. CPR signage recommended. Depth markers required. NM’s intense sun and heat require attention to water quality and chemical safety.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $100 to $500. Disclosure required at sale.
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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
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
Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. B...
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...
Bernalillo County, NM
Albuquerque and Bernalillo County encourage EV charger installation. The 2021 NM Energy Conservation Code adopted statewide requires EV-ready parking in new ...
Bernalillo County, NM
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