New Mexico § 60-13-42 - Authority of inspectors; limitation

§ 60-13-42. Authority of inspectors; limitation

A. A state certified inspector may, during reasonable hours, enter any building or

go upon any premises in the discharge of the inspector's official duties for the purpose

of making an inspection of work performed or for the purpose of testing any installation

authorized within the jurisdiction of the inspector's trade certification. The inspector may cut or disconnect, or have cut or disconnected in cases of emergency,

an installation or device when necessary for safety to life or property or where the

installation may interfere with the work of a fire department. B. The inspector may disconnect or order the discontinuance of service to any installation,

device, appliance or equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because it

is defective or is incorrectly installed, until the installation, device, appliance

or equipment is made safe and is approved by the inspector. C. The inspector may order the correction of any defects or any incorrect installation

that prompted the disconnection and discontinuance of service. D. In all cases where disconnection is made, a notice shall be attached by the inspector

to the installation, device, appliance or equipment disconnected, which notice shall

state that the same has been disconnected by or on order of the inspector and the

reason for the disconnection. It is unlawful for a person to remove the notice or to use the installation, device,

appliance or equipment without authorization of an inspector. E. The division shall by regulation adopt official inspection stickers or medallions

for the purpose of identifying those modular homes and premanufactured homes that

have been inspected and found to comply with all requirements of the state codes and

standards. State inspection and acceptance for use of modular homes and premanufactured homes

shall exclusively apply to the use and occupancy of such dwellings in the state and

in any of its political subdivisions, subject to the requirements of local planning

and zoning ordinances and ordinances requiring permits and inspections for foundations,

electrical and mechanical hookups or other safety or sanitary requirements.