New Mexico Contractor License and Building Codes

State of New Mexico Contractor & Building Information

New Mexico Construction Industries

New Mexico General Building License
Any one engaged in construction-related contracting in New Mexico must be licensed. This includes general construction work, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and LP gas. The activities that are considered to be contracting in New Mexico are defined in the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978, Section 60-13-3.
For more information visit: New Mexico General Building License.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
New Mexico Construction Industries Division

Check a New Mexico Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of New Mexico go to: Search New Mexico Licensed Contractors

New Mexico Contractor Licensing Forms
For more information visit: New Mexico Contractor Licensing Forms.

New Mexico Building Permits
For more information visit: New Mexico Building Permits.

New Mexico Housing and Construction Codes
For building code information visit: New Mexico Housing and Construction Codes.

New Mexico Building Rules and Laws
For building code information visit: New Mexico Building Rules and Laws.

New Mexico Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
2014 NEC with an effective date of August 2014.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

New Mexico Energy Codes

The New Mexico Energy Code is adopted and required by the New Mexico Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: New Mexico Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.