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Albuquerque building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Plaza Del Sol Building, 600 2nd St. NW, Suite 190, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone
(505) 924-3320
Email
Office hours
Building Permits & Plan Review: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections & Trade Permits: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. The Building Safety permit counter is closed every Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • All permit applications are submitted online through ABQ-PLAN. The Building Safety permit counter (Plaza Del Sol, Suite 190, 600 2nd St. NW) is closed every Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, but ABQ-PLAN and inspection scheduling remain available. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation Inspection

    After excavation for footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is in place; forms in place for concrete foundations

  2. 2

    Foundation Insulation Inspection

    After insulation has been installed around the perimeter of slab-on-grade floors

  3. 3

    Frame Inspection

    After roof decking/underlayment, all framing, fire blocking, draft stopping, bracing, and framed openings are in place, and pipes, wiring, chimneys, ductwork, and vents are approved

  4. 4

    Frame Insulation Inspection

    After insulation and vapor barriers have been installed in frame walls, floors, and ceilings or roofs

  5. 5

    Exterior Lath / Wallboard Inspection

    After exterior lathing is in place but before plastering; wallboard inspection on firewalls, wet areas, and shear walls before joints/fasteners are taped and finished

  6. 6

    Final Inspection

    After the building is completed and ready for occupancy, called for by the permit holder before occupancy

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings and foundation before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing complete

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation installed before wall cover

  4. 4

    Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Trade rough-ins inspected under their respective trade permits

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    All work complete and ready for occupancy

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Underground

    After underground conduits, cables, and conductors are installed and before covering

  2. 2

    Slab

    After conduits, boxes, grounding electrode conductors, or electrical equipment installed within a concrete slab, before pour

  3. 3

    Rough-In

    After conduits, cables, wires, cabinets, and boxes are installed and before insulation or wall/ceiling cover; splicing complete, neutrals/grounds terminated

  4. 4

    Pre-Final

    Service equipment, conduits, conductors, bonding jumpers, and points of attachment installed; at least one grounding electrode installed

  5. 5

    Final

    When all electrical equipment is installed and wiring is completed

Applies to: Plumbing / Mechanical Permit

  1. 1

    Building or House Sewer

    Sewer inspected before backfill, minimum depth 12 inches, properly graded, per Uniform Plumbing Code Table 717.1

  2. 2

    Sanitary Rough-In

    All drain/waste/vent piping below first floor tested (water fill or 5 psi air test, 15 minutes)

  3. 3

    Rough Piping / Heating Top-Out

    After piping and ductwork installed, before covering or concealment; includes gas line test

  4. 4

    Plumbing / Mechanical Final

    When all plumbing/mechanical equipment is complete, fixtures installed and ready for use

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Frame Inspection

    After framing, fire blocking, bracing, and framed openings are complete and MEP rough-ins are approved

  2. 2

    Frame Insulation Inspection

    After insulation and vapor barriers installed

  3. 3

    Exterior Lath / Wallboard Inspection

    Before plastering or before wallboard joints/fasteners are taped and finished on firewalls, wet areas, and shear walls

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    After work is complete and ready for occupancy

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy

  1. 1

    Final Building/Trade Inspections

    Building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical final inspections completed and approved

  2. 2

    Fire Marshal Final Inspection

    Fire/life safety issues, fire protection systems, exiting, sanitary facilities, parking spaces, and accessibility provisions confirmed compliant (required before a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy per UAC Section 115.4)

  3. 3

    Certificate of Occupancy Verification

    Planning Research Coordinator verifies that all required City department/division approvals are recorded before preparing and issuing the Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Fire Alarm & Automatic Sprinkler System Permit (Albuquerque Fire Rescue)

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Underground Inspection

    Sprinkler underground piping and rough-in, and fire alarm wiring/device rough-in, inspected before concealment

  2. 2

    Fire Protection System Acceptance Test

    Functional/acceptance test of the completed fire alarm and/or sprinkler system, witnessed by the Fire Marshal's Office; contact 505-924-3611 for new-construction inspections or fire protection system acceptance tests

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Fire Marshal final sign-off required before a Temporary or final Certificate of Occupancy can be issued (UAC Section 115.4 requires all fire/life-safety and fire protection system approvals before a Temporary CO)

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Re-Roof and Solar Inspection (Building)

    Made after installation is complete; a certified Building Inspector may review drone photos of the permitted work, with on-site follow-up if necessary

  3. 3

    Electrical Final

    When all electrical equipment is installed and wiring is completed

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After conduits, cables, wires, cabinets, and boxes are installed and before insulation or wall/ceiling cover

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger installed, circuit complete, unit energized

Applies to: Sign Permit

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection

    Required for all signs having footings

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Required for all signs

Applies to: Wall / Fence Permit

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection

    Required before concrete pour for footings supporting the wall or fence

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    After construction complete

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roof Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Re-inspection Fee · UAC Table 112-A, Other Inspections and Fees item 2, per Section 113.5.8
$47.00 each
Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel PermitRe-inspection Fee · UAC Table 112-A, Other Inspections and Fees
$47.00 each
Electrical PermitAdministrative charge (applies to all applications and additions to permit; exception: re-inspection fee) · UAC Table 112-B, item 1
$47.00 each
Electrical PermitRe-inspection Fee · UAC Table 112-B, Other Inspections and Fees item 2, per Section 113.5.8
$47.00 each
Plumbing / Mechanical PermitAdministrative charge (applies to all applications and additions to permit; exception: re-inspection fee) · UAC Table 112-C item 1 (mechanical) and Table 112-D item 1 (plumbing)
$47.00 each
Plumbing / Mechanical PermitRe-inspection Fee · UAC Tables 112-C and 112-D, Other Inspections and Fees, per Section 113.5.8
$47.00 each
Sign PermitRe-inspection Fee · UAC Table 112-E, Other Inspections and Fees, per Section 113.5.8
$47.00 each
Fire Alarm & Automatic Sprinkler System Permit (Albuquerque Fire Rescue)Re-inspection fee (second and each subsequent re-inspection) · Chapter 50, Section 5005.1
$60.00 each

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Albuquerque building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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