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New Mexico Residential Code: Stairs & Guards
New Mexico's own-named residential code closely follows the 2021 IRC. Stair and guard figures follow the IRC baseline.
New Mexico builds to its own-named New Mexico Residential Code 2021 (NMRC, 14.7.3 NMAC) — closely based on the 2021 IRC — phased in statewide across 2023–2024.
No confirmed New Mexico-specific stair or guard amendment surfaced — figures follow the IRC baseline. See the US stair & guard rules for the shared figures, and confirm local amendments with your local building authority.
Adoption status
Adopted- Current code in force
- New Mexico Residential Code 2021 (NMRC)
- Next edition
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- Adoption / transition
- Statewide; 2021 NMRC (14.7.3 NMAC) in effect (phased 2023–2024)
Last verified 2026-07-28
No state-specific variations recorded yet for this jurisdiction.