The function of the Construction Industries Commission is to provide for the protection of life and property by adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of New Mexico.
The commission is responsible for issuing residential and commercial building permits. The commission conducts field inspections for general building, electrical, mechanical, and LP Gas code compliance and safety standards. Cities and counties with local building inspection offices must adopt the building codes and standards of the commission as a minimum standard.