New Mexico Register / Volume XXXVI, Issue 15 / August 12, 2025

 

 

TITLE 14            HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER 15    ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE

PART 4                FEES

 

14.15.4.1              ISSUING AGENCY:  The Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

[14.15.4.1 NMAC - 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.2              SCOPE:  This rule applies to all persons requesting services provided by the division pursuant to ESA for which EA requires or allows fees to be charged.

[14.15.4.2 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.3              STATUTORY AUTHORITY:  Section 60-13B-4 NMSA 1978.

[14.15.4.3 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.4              DURATION:  Permanent.

[14.15.4.4 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.5              EFFECTIVE DATE:  September 12, 2025, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

[14.15.4.5 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.6              OBJECTIVE:  The purpose of this rule is to set forth fees for services provided by the division as authorized by law.

[14.15.5.6 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.7              DEFINITIONS:  See Section 60-60-13B-2 NMSA 1978 and 14.15.1 NMAC for definitions.

[14.15.4.7 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.8              CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE FEES:

               A.           Each applicant for an initial contractor’s license shall pay a non-refundable license application fee of $1,000.00 in addition to any other required fees.

               B.           The basic fee for an initial license or for renewal fee for a three-year license shall be $300.

               C.           If an applicant takes and fails an examination for the EV-98 classification, or if the applicant fails the business and law examination, the applicant may request a review of such examination and shall pay a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for each such review.

               D.           If an applicant takes and fails an examination twice in the EV-98 classification or the business and law examination, the applicant may request a special review of such examination and shall pay a non-refundable fee of $40.00 for each such review.

[14.15.4.8 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.9              JOURNEYMEN CERTIFICATION FEES:  The elevator mechanic journeyman examination shall be $75.00, with a renewal fee of $25.00 per year. 

[14.15.4.9 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.10            PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION FEES:

               A.           Permits: payment required.  All permit fees are due at the time of issuance of permit.  No permit or amended permit issued pursuant to 14.15.2 NMAC, Permits, shall be valid until all fees required by this rule have been received by CID.  The permit fees shall be as listed below:

                              (1)          Elevating device permit:  $750.00 up to three (3) landings, $100.00 for each additional landing, per conveyance.

                              (2)          Escalator and moving walk permit:  $1,000.00 per conveyance.

                              (3)          Alteration or modification or elevating device permit:  $250.00 per conveyance.

               B.           Certificates of operation: payment required.  All certificate of operation fees are due prior to certificate of operation renewal inspection request.  It is the responsibility of the owner or lessee to pay the fee to the division.  The fee for renewal of the certificate of operation shall be as listed below:

                              (1)          Elevating device certificate of operation renewal: $150.00 per conveyance.

                              (2)          Escalator and moving walk certificate of operation renewal: $150.00 per conveyance.

[14.15.4.10 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.11            MISCELLANEOUS FEES:

               A.           Replacement Fees.

                              (1)          The fee for the replacement of a journeyman certificate shall be $6.00, inclusive of gross receipts tax.

                              (2)          The fee for the replacement of a contractor’s license shall be $6.00, inclusive of gross receipts tax.

                              (3)          The fee for additional journeyman or contractor’s license wallet cards (beyond the two initially issued) shall be $6.00 for each such card, inclusive of gross receipts tax.

               B.           Photocopies.  The fee for photocopies of documents shall be $.25 per page.

               C.           Certified Photocopies.  The fee for certified photocopies of documents shall be $.50 per page.

               D.           Reinspection Fees.  A fee of $100.00 for the first re-inspection shall be paid when an inspection is requested and the conveyance either fails the inspection, the conveyance is not ready for the inspection and/or the inspector is required to return for an inspection for any other reason.  A fee of $150.00 for the second or subsequent reinspection.

               E.           Reactivation of permit or certificate of operation.  The division may assess a fee for the reactivation of a suspended permit or certificate of operation in an amount equal to one-half (1/2) the amount of the original permit fee.

[14.15.4.11 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

14.15.4.12            BAD OR RETURNED CHECK FEES:

               A.           A charge of $20.00 shall be made for any check that fails to clear the bank or is returned unpaid for any reason.

               B.           A returned check shall cause any license issued or renewed or any inspection scheduled as a result of such payment, to be immediately suspended until proper payment in full is received.

               C.           A penalty for late renewal may be assessed if a check fails to clear the bank or is returned for any reason.

[14.15.4.12 NMAC – 09/12/2025]

 

History of 14.15.4 NMAC: [RESERVED]