Spray Foam Insulation License Requirements in New Mexico
The GS-1 "Acoustical Insulation and Insulation" specialty classification explicitly covers urethane foam.
License Requirement
Licensing body: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID)
New Mexico's Construction Industries Division recognizes GS-1 ("Acoustical Insulation and Insulation") as a specialty classification covering insulating materials — including urethane foam — installed for energy conservation, temperature control, sound control, or fireproofing. A GS-1 license, or a GB-98 general building license covering the same scope, is required; two years of qualifying experience are needed to sit for the classification.
SPFA Certification Relevance
SPFA (Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance) certification is not a legal requirement here — no state licensing board makes it a condition of licensure. It remains a voluntary industry credential that some manufacturers require for warranty coverage and that SPFA's Professional Certification Program (PCP) references in federal Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) for government contracts.
Bonding & Insurance Facts
Standard CID bonding and insurance rules apply to specialty licensees like GS-1 holders, but the specific dollar amount was not fully extracted from the regulatory text in our research (NMAC 14.6.6) — confirm current bonding requirements directly with the CID.
Licensing requirements change — always verify current requirements with your state's contractor licensing board before relying on this information. This page is an independent informational reference; it is not legal advice and SprayFoamLicense.com is not affiliated with any state licensing board.
Research note: GS-1 classification confirmed via NMAC 14.6.6 Classifications and Scopes and rld.nm.gov; bonding specifics unconfirmed.
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