Unincorporated Bernalillo County building permits

Requirements

• New single-family dwelling construction
• Additions to existing residential structures
• Any structural change or alteration to a building (per FAQ: 'a building permit is required for any structural change or alteration made in a building, or when any new construction is undertaken')
• Project must comply with the Bernalillo County Zoning Ordinance for the applicable zone (A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, or M-H)
• Homeowners may self-perform work on their own primary residence via a Homeowner Permit (requires a signed Homeowner Responsibility form and, per State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division rules, filing the CID Homeowner Building Permit Application/Instructions packet in lieu of a CID license)

Required documents

• RequiredBernalillo County Building Permit ApplicationCounty application form included in the Residential Building Packet; requires site information, UPC number, legal description, contractor or homeowner-permit designation, construction data, and valuation of work
• RequiredPlot Plan (min. 8.5x11 in)Owner's name, site address, legal description (subdivision/lot/block), UPC number, distances from property lines and existing structures to proposed construction, location of water supply and liquid waste disposal
• RequiredFoundation Plan (min. 8.5x17 in)Location, size, dimensions and depth below grade of all footings, piers, stem walls and retaining walls, footing section detail, and perimeter insulation R-value/size/depth
• RequiredFloor Plan (min. 8.5x17 in)All rooms labeled by use, door/window sizes and U-factors, safety glazing locations, smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm locations (hard-wired with battery backup, inside and outside each bedroom), garage separation
• RequiredFloor and Roof Framing Plan (min. 8.5x17 in)Size, spacing and spans of structural members; lumber grade/species; engineered truss details; job-specific engineering for non-conventional wood members (vigas, log posts) requires a lumber grading stamp/certification
• RequiredElevations (min. 8.5x17 in)Four exterior elevations showing windows, doors, porches, columns, roof height, finish floor and finish grade elevations
• RequiredWall Section (min. 8.5x17 in)Interior/exterior wall construction, footing depth/height, insulation R-values, roof decking and slope
• RequiredIECC Residential Compliance CertificateCompleted International Energy Conservation Code Residential Compliance Certificate (based on current adopted NMAC) with supporting documentation for the chosen compliance path (Prescriptive, U-Factor Alternative, Total UA Alternative, or Simulated Performance)
• RequiredManual J / Manual D CalculationsHVAC equipment sizing (Manual J) and duct sizing (Manual D) calculations, prepared by a qualified professional, plus a duct layout plan with duct/outlet sizes labeled
• OptionalOnsite Wastewater or Sewer DocumentationWhere city sewer is unavailable, a wastewater permit from Bernalillo County Natural Resource Services (NRS) is required (10-day review); where city water is unavailable, a Water Source application from NRS is required
• RequiredResidential Water Conservation Measures FormMust be approved before permit issuance for new construction or additions with plumbing, per the county Water Conservation Ordinance

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• Valid State of New Mexico electrical contractor license (for contractor-pulled permits) and a current Bernalillo County Business License
• Homeowners performing their own electrical work must pass the Bernalillo County Homeowners Electrical Exam (75% passing score) and obtain a permit — not permitted for commercial or industrial work
• Property must be verified as within unincorporated Bernalillo County (not City of Albuquerque) before applying via Accela

Required documents

• RequiredAccela Citizen Access ApplicationAll professional electrical permit applications are submitted online via the Accela Citizen Access portal — PDF/paper forms are no longer accepted
• OptionalHomeowners Electrical Permit Exam CertificationRequired for homeowner (non-contractor) electrical permits; open-book exam using 2020 NEC, 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, and the current Bernalillo County Building Ordinance, given every Monday at 8:30 AM, 2-hour time limit, $25 exam fee

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• Water heater installation or replacement
• New plumbing fixture installations, water/sewer line work, gas line installation
• Valid State of New Mexico plumbing contractor license and current Bernalillo County Business License for contractor-pulled permits
• Homeowners may self-perform ONLY domestic water distribution in the house and yard line, sanitary sewer drain lines in the house and sewer yard lines, and venting for sanitary drainage — after passing a county plumbing test. Homeowners may NOT self-perform gas piping, HVAC ductwork, radiant tubing, or installation of gas heating/cooling appliances under a plumbing homeowner permit.

Required documents

• RequiredAccela Citizen Access ApplicationProfessional plumbing/gas permit applications are submitted online via Accela Citizen Access — PDF forms are no longer available
• OptionalHomeowner Plumbing Test CertificationRequired for homeowner self-performed plumbing work; test uses the IAPMO 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, 28 questions, $25 fee, 75% passing grade, administered by the Senior Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector; bring floor plan and sewer/water piping schematic

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• Furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump installation or replacement
• Installation or relocation of boilers, absorption systems, or condensing units
• Ductwork, ventilation systems, and exhaust hood installations
• Valid State of New Mexico mechanical contractor license and current Bernalillo County Business License for contractor-pulled permits; homeowners may not self-perform gas appliance installation under the plumbing homeowner permit

Required documents

• RequiredAccela Citizen Access ApplicationProfessional mechanical permit applications are submitted online via Accela Citizen Access — PDF forms are no longer available
• OptionalManual J / Manual D CalculationsHVAC equipment sizing and duct sizing calculations, required as part of the Residential Building Packet for new construction with a furnace

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• Complete tear-off and re-roof, or recovering/replacing an existing roof
• Repair of shingles or corrugated metal roofing does NOT require a permit per the county's Detailed Property Zone Permit Information matrix
• Structural roof alterations require a permit in all zoning districts (A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, M-H)
• When concrete/clay roof tiles replace any other roof covering type, the existing roof structure must be inspected and certified by a New Mexico-licensed architect or structural engineer for adequacy against the increased dead load

Required documents

• RequiredRe-Roof Permit ApplicationCounty form (rev. 3/2026) — contractor/owner info, roof type, pitch, deck condition (existing to remain vs. re-sheath/sheathing repair), existing/proposed covering, roofing manufacturer and product name
• OptionalEngineering Inspection ReportRequired only when installing concrete/clay tile over a different existing covering type — must certify existing trusses/rafters can support the increased dead load

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• Rooftop, ground-mounted, or pole-mounted solar PV or solar hot water installation
• Roof-mount systems: engineering calculations required UNLESS all exception criteria are met — typical residential rafter/truss construction (min. 2x4, max 24 in on-center spacing), single-layer roofing material per IRC Section R905 (excluding clay/concrete tile or slate), panels attached directly or via continuous rails at no more than 4 ft on-center, system weight not exceeding 5 psf or 45 lbs concentrated load per attachment point (200 lbs max per framing member), and maximum panel height 18 inches above the roof surface
• Ground/pole-mount systems: engineering required if total structure height above grade (to top of panel) exceeds 6 feet
• Roof-mounted arrays must maintain 3 feet of clearance around the array
• All installations, markings, signage, and warning labels must comply with the current NEC, state codes, and the Uniform Solar Energy Code

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Solar Packet)County application form for solar array installations, homeowner or contractor permit type
• RequiredSite PlanExisting structures on site (sheds, garages, etc.) and array location
• OptionalFooting DetailRequired only for ground- or pole-mounted systems — footing length, width, depth below grade, reinforcement
• OptionalRoof Framing PlanRequired only for roof-mounted systems — existing framing slope, member size, grade, and spans
• RequiredSolar Array Weight and Loading Calculation WorksheetCounty worksheet calculating point load and distributed load per the exception criteria (max 45 lbs per connection point, 200 lbs per framing member; max 5 lbs/sq ft distributed load)
• RequiredElectrical One-Line DiagramNumber and rating of PV panels, total system voltage/kW output, conductor and conduit sizes, overcurrent device and disconnect ampacity, main panel/subpanel max ampacity
• OptionalEngineering Calculations (with PE/architect stamp)Required for roof-mount systems not meeting the exception criteria, and for all ground/pole-mount systems over 6 ft, and for ALL commercial installations (no exception for commercial)

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• Apply through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) online portal for a professional electrical permit, or (for a homeowner's own primary residence) pass the county's Homeowners Electrical Exam before self-installing
• Valid State of New Mexico electrical contractor license and current Bernalillo County Business License required for contractor-pulled permits
• Property must be verified as within unincorporated Bernalillo County (not City of Albuquerque) before applying via Accela
• Installation must comply with the current NEC as adopted by Ordinance 2024-8 Sec. 10-34(10) (in practice referenced as 2020 NEC/2020 NMEC per the county's Homeowners Electrical Exam info sheet)
• No trade permits for new construction can be issued without an open building permit on the property, and no permits will be processed on properties with an unresolved county flag or hold

Required documents

• RequiredAccela Citizen Access ApplicationAll professional electrical permit applications, including EV charger circuits, are submitted online via the Accela Citizen Access portal — PDF/paper forms are not accepted
• OptionalHomeowners Electrical Permit Exam CertificationRequired only if a homeowner is self-installing the EV charger circuit on their own primary residence; not required for contractor-pulled permits

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• SDU: permissive use (building permit only) if all site requirements are met — must be stick-built or modular on a permanent foundation (not a mobile/manufactured home, park model, or RV); cannot exceed 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the primary dwelling's square footage, whichever is smaller; must be at least 10 ft from other structures; must be connected to sewer or septic per Natural Resource Services
• SDU maximum separation distance from primary dwelling based on lot size: 35 ft (lot ≤0.5 acre), 40 ft (0.5–1 acre), 50 ft (≥1 acre) — exceeding this requires a Conditional Use Permit
• SDU setbacks by zone: R-1/M-H — front 20 ft, side 7 ft (or 8/6 ft), rear 15 ft; A-1/A-2 — front 25 ft, side 10 ft, rear 25 ft
• ALQ: permissive use up to 500 sq ft; may include a bathroom but CANNOT include a stove or a gas/electrical connection for a future stove; can only be occupied by 2 people and cannot be separately rented; only one ALQ per property; if the structure containing the ALQ exceeds 600 sq ft in R-1/R-2/M-H zones, a Conditional Use Permit is required (no size limit on the accessory structure in A-1/A-2, though the 500 sq ft ALQ limit still applies)
• ALQ setbacks: front yard setback matches the primary dwelling's zone requirement; side and rear yard setback is 5 ft; must be at least 10 ft from other structures
• A property may not simultaneously have an SDU, an ALQ, a second kitchen, AND a mobile home for medical hardship — only one of these housing options is permitted per lot
• A building permit is required in addition to zoning approval for all of these housing types

Required documents

• RequiredSite Plan (to scale)Must show ALL existing and proposed buildings, structures, property dimensions, and site conditions — required for both permissive-use building permit applications and Conditional Use applications
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationBernalillo County Building Permit Application (Residential Building Packet) once zoning entitlement is confirmed
• OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only if the SDU/ALQ does not meet the permissive-use criteria (e.g., lot too small, separation distance exceeded, setback not met, or ALQ structure over 600 sq ft in R-1/R-2/M-H); subject to Zoning Administrator discretionary approval, public notice, and a public hearing
• RequiredFull Construction PlansComplete floor plan, elevations, structural details per the Residential Building Packet requirements

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• Water heater installation or replacement (any fuel type)
• Homeowners may self-perform water heater work as part of domestic water distribution ONLY if they have passed the county's homeowner plumbing test; gas-fired water heater venting/gas connection work is explicitly excluded from the homeowner plumbing-test scope and requires a licensed contractor
• Valid New Mexico plumbing contractor license and current Bernalillo County Business License for contractor-pulled permits

Required documents

• RequiredAccela Citizen Access ApplicationProfessional plumbing/gas permit applications (including water heater replacement) are submitted online via Accela Citizen Access

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• Pools, spas, hot tubs, jacuzzis more than 24 inches deep above or below grade with water capacity not exceeding 5,000 gallons require a permit (per the county's zoning permit matrix); larger pools also require a permit
• Plans must bear a New Mexico-licensed architect's or engineer's stamp, signature, and date
• Uncovered pools/spas/hot tubs/jacuzzis in unincorporated Bernalillo County must be surrounded by a wall or fence at least 6 feet in height (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Sec. 22.D.2.c); if an approved pool cover is installed, the barrier need only be 4 feet high on the side facing away from the pool
• A Bernalillo County Public Works site visit and sign-off (Development Review Section) is required before Building Final inspection
• A Hold Harmless Affidavit is required if Public Works determines no Grading and Drainage Plan is needed; if a Grading and Drainage Plan IS required, a registered Professional Engineer must prepare it before a permit can issue

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Pool Packet)County application form for swimming pool permits
• RequiredPlot PlanOwner name, site address, legal description, UPC, distances from property lines/existing structures, water supply/waste disposal location
• RequiredPublic Works Form (Building Permit for Swimming Pools)Completed after a Public Works Development Review Section site visit (call 505-848-1500); documents whether a Grading and Drainage Plan is required
• OptionalHold Harmless AffidavitRequired if Public Works determines no Grading and Drainage Plan is needed — a notarized variance request from the Bernalillo County Storm Drainage Ordinance No. 96-5 and AMAFCA Drainage Policy
• RequiredPool Barrier Responsibility StatementDocuments the pool barrier/fence design meeting the 6 ft (or 4 ft with approved cover) height requirement, shown on the site plan

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• Solid fences over 6 feet require a building permit in all zoning districts
• Low freestanding walls/fences under 30 inches above grade that are NOT attached to a dwelling do not require a permit (per the county's zoning permit matrix, subject to the under-6-ft condition)
• Retaining walls exceeding 4 feet in height (bottom of footing to top of wall) require a permit and must be designed by a registered professional per the Residential Building Packet requirements
• All yard walls and retaining walls that are not part of the building must have their own separate permits

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationStandard Bernalillo County Building Permit Application for wall/fence permits over the height threshold
• RequiredSite PlanWall/fence location relative to property lines and existing structures
• OptionalEngineered Wall PlansRequired for retaining walls over 4 feet (footing to top of wall) — stamped by a licensed New Mexico professional

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• Complete or partial demolition of a structure
• Demolition of existing buildings requires a permit in all zoning districts (A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, M-H) per the county's Detailed Property Zone Permit Information matrix

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationStandard Bernalillo County Building Permit Application, Demolition option
• RequiredUtility Disconnect ConfirmationUtilities must be disconnected before demolition

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• Permanent foundation permit required (not required in Zones A-2 or M-H)
• Manufacturer's Certification of Zone Code II or III required (not required in Zones A-2 or M-H)
• Public Works approval for legal access
• Natural Resource Services / Environmental Health approval verifying ABCWUA sewer/water account status or valid well/wastewater permits, and confirming setback distances for wastewater systems and wells
• Impact Fee assessment applies unless land+housing value is under $130,000, which may qualify for an affordable-housing impact fee waiver

Required documents

• RequiredSite Plan (1 copy, min. 8.5x11 in)North arrow, all property lines with dimensions, adjacent rights-of-way, easements, proposed structures distinguished from existing, setbacks, water well/septic location, property entrance
• OptionalCopy of Permanent Foundation PermitNot required in Zones A-2 or M-H
• OptionalManufacturer's Certification of Zone Code II or IIINot required in Zones A-2 or M-H
• OptionalCopy of City Sewer/Water Bill or ApplicationIf applicable
• RequiredCopy of Water Well and/or Septic PermitFrom Bernalillo County Environmental Health, 3rd Floor, 111 Union Square SE

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• A sign permit is required in all zoning districts (A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, M-H) per the county's Detailed Property Zone Permit Information matrix (rev. 3/2019)
• A separate permit is required for a sign for each business entity, and a separate permit is required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 107)
• Exempt from a sign permit under Ordinance 2024-8 Sec. 105.2(14): changing the advertising copy/message on a painted or printed sign only (excluding theater marquees and other signs designed for replaceable copy, and excluding electric signs); painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure or changing its copy/message, unless a structural change is made; signs less than 6 feet above grade; and non-electric signs with an area of 2 square feet or less
• Illuminated/electric signs must comply with the governing electrical code, and electrical sign components must bear the label of an approved testing agency (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 110.5.6) — the electrical hookup itself requires a separate Electrical Permit, fee-classified as a 'Sign Connections' item ($20.00 each, Resolution 25-2009 Table 3-B, Item 9)
• The CBO or authorized representative may order removal of any sign not maintained per Ordinance 2024-8 Sec. 104.5

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Accela Citizen Access)Sign permits are submitted through the same Building Permit application/Accela process used for other structural permits — the county has not published a dedicated standalone 'Sign Permit' PDF packet separate from the general Building Permit Application, unlike the Solar/Pool/Re-Roof packets that DO have dedicated forms
• RequiredSign Plans / Structural DetailLocation, size, and structural/footing detail of the proposed sign, sufficient for the CBO to verify compliance with the Building Ordinance and applicable zoning
• OptionalElectrical Component Documentation (illuminated signs only)Listing/label information for electrical sign components from an approved testing agency, required when the sign is electric per Ordinance 2024-8 Sec. 110.5.6

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• All applicants/installing contractors must possess a current Certificate of Fitness from the New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office; submittals from applicants without a valid Certificate of Fitness are denied and returned
• Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm plans must be submitted bearing a review certificate and signature of a New Mexico Licensed Professional/Fire Protection Engineer, per NMAC Title 16, Chapter 39, Part III, Subsection G ('Fire Protection Engineers')
• Automatic fire sprinkler systems must be designed per NFPA 13, 13D, or 13R as applicable, in accordance with the 2015 International Fire Code as amended; fire alarm/detection systems must be designed per NFPA 72
• The original design must be produced by at minimum a NICET Level IV Technician employed by the contracted installer, then reviewed and stamped by the licensed PE
• One (1) set of construction documents/shop drawings must be submitted on CD or DVD in PDF format, plus a minimum of one (1) paper/hard copy set at minimum 24 in x 36 in; approved hard copies not picked up within 10 business days of approval notification are destroyed

Required documents

• RequiredBernalillo County Fire Department Fire Protection Permit ApplicationFire Prevention Bureau application form — applicant checks one permit type per application ('Fire Sprinkler System' or 'Fire Alarm/Detection System'), with owner/agent/contractor/architect-engineer info, site info, existing and proposed building use, and project description
• RequiredConstruction Documents / Shop DrawingsElectronic copy on CD/DVD in PDF format plus minimum one hard copy set (min. 24x36 in), bearing the New Mexico Licensed Professional Engineer's review certificate and signature
• OptionalHydraulic Calculations (sprinkler systems)Required for automatic fire sprinkler system plans per NFPA 13/13D/13R, using actual flow test pressure data
• OptionalBattery Calculations and Voltage Drop Calculations (fire alarm systems)Required as part of fire alarm/detection system shop drawings, along with a single-line riser diagram, zone schedule, and manufacturer's data sheets
• RequiredCertificate of FitnessCurrent New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office Certificate of Fitness for the submitting contractor/applicant — verified by BCFD Plans Examiners upon receipt of each submittal
• OptionalRecord of Completion and As-Built Plans (fire alarm final inspection only)Required at final inspection/acceptance test per NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code, Chapter 1, Section 1.7.2.1, along with as-built plans matched against the approved plans

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• Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied, nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made, until the CBO or authorized representative has issued a Certificate of Occupancy (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.1)
• Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the building code (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.1.2)
• A request for a Certificate of Occupancy must be made by the owner or agent AFTER final inspection approvals have been secured from all county departments/divisions involved in enforcing pertinent codes, ordinances, or laws (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.2)
• For commercial and multi-family occupancies, the Certificate of Occupancy must be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and may not be removed except by the CBO or authorized representative (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.3.2)
• Failure to request a Certificate of Occupancy prior to occupancy, or failure to request a change of occupancy or use, constitutes a continuing code violation subject to penalty under Section 109 (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.3.3)
• The CBO or authorized representative may suspend or revoke a Certificate of Occupancy issued in error, based on incorrect information, or upon a determination that the building or structure is in violation of any applicable ordinance, regulation, or Code provision (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.3.4)

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• RequiredFinal Inspection ApprovalsPrerequisite, not a submitted document — sign-off required from every county department/division that enforces a code, ordinance, or law applicable to the building before a Certificate of Occupancy request can be granted (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 111.2)
• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy RequestMade by the owner or authorized agent directly to Bernalillo County Building Services once all final inspection approvals are secured; no dedicated standalone Certificate of Occupancy application PDF was found published on bernco.gov, unlike the county's dedicated Solar/Pool/Re-Roof packets
• OptionalUnderlying Building Permit ApplicationRequired first if the change of occupancy or use involves construction, alteration, or other work regulated by the Building Ordinance — the Certificate of Occupancy itself is issued at the close of that permit's final inspection process, not as a standalone permitted scope of work

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• A building permit is required for any structural change or alteration made in a building, or when any new construction is undertaken (county Building Services FAQ)
• All permit documents must be signed and stamped by a New Mexico licensed architect and/or engineer with regard to that individual's discipline (Commercial Building Permit Requirements); per the county FAQ, commercial projects in general require construction documents prepared and stamped by a licensed New Mexico architect, and commercial projects with new plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical work require plans stamped by an NM-licensed engineer in the respective field
• In all cases, a New Mexico licensed contractor holding no less than a GB98 license classification is required (Commercial Building Permit Requirements, restated verbatim in the county FAQ)
• Submit one (1) copy of the site plan and one (1) copy of all other drawings AND an electronic copy on a CD or flash drive with each sheet individually labeled (e.g., C-1 Site Plan, A-1 Floor Plan); plans drawn to scale on minimum 11x17 paper
• Zoning permits/approval are required PRIOR to application for building permit; complete landscaping plans may be required
• Natural Resource Services approvals — water supply source and onsite wastewater permits, or an ABCWUA account — are required PRIOR to application for building permit
• A completed IECC Commercial Compliance Certificate and the Storm Water Post-Construction Evaluation Form must be submitted with the application; an exterior lighting plan demonstrating energy-code compliance must be submitted with all commercial permit applications
• Commercial Water Conservation Requirements (Bernalillo County Code Secs. 30-241 through 30-251) apply to all commercial and large multifamily (8+ units) development: plans must specify EPA WaterSense-level plumbing fixtures, and sites over one acre need an Outdoor Water Conservation Plan using four of seven listed measures
• Grading and drainage plans, where applicable, must be submitted to and approved by Bernalillo County Public Works, the Floodplain Administrator, AMAFCA, and any other applicable agencies
• Soil investigation report, compaction requirements/testing, and concrete testing may be required

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Commercial Building Packet)Single county application form covering New Construction, Addition, Modular, Alteration/Repair, and Demolition — tenant improvements check 'Alteration/Repair' on this same form. Requires site/UPC data, contractor NM license info, valuation of work, project architect and civil/structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing engineers, occupancy group(s), type of construction, area calculations, and proposed occupant load.
• RequiredArchitect/engineer-stamped plans and specifications (one site-plan copy, one copy of all other drawings, plus electronic copy on CD/flash drive)Per the Commercial Building Permit Requirements: cover sheet with design data (occupancy group and division, construction type, seismic design category, square footage and allowable areas, mixed-occupancy calculations, fire-sprinkler status, height/stories, occupant load calculations, land use zone), site plan (including parking with handicapped spaces, landscape calculations, utilities), foundation plan, floor plan (with handicap accessibility plan and exit plan), floor and roof framing plan, four exterior elevations, wall sections, stairs, special details, MEP plans with load calculations, and an exterior lighting plan.
• RequiredIECC Commercial Compliance CertificateForm (in the packet, dated 2/19/2021) 'based on the current adopted New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC),' applicable to buildings that are not IECC residential buildings; compliance via ASHRAE or IECC Prescriptive Path, U-Factor Alternative, or Total Building Performance (with COMcheck-style supporting documentation). Required as part of the plan review package.
• RequiredStorm Water Post-Construction Evaluation FormThe packet states verbatim: 'All COMMERCIAL applicants must complete this form as part of the permit application.' Projects disturbing one acre or more (or part of a larger common plan of development) must evaluate Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development techniques per the EPA-issued MS4 permit.
• OptionalGrading and Drainage PlansWhere applicable — submitted to and approved by Bernalillo County Public Works, the Floodplain Administrator, AMAFCA, and other applicable agencies (contact each agency for its submittal requirements).
• OptionalAsbestos NESHAP Notification (City of Albuquerque Air Quality Program)For commercial demolition or renovation: per 40 CFR 61.145 the owner/operator must have the facility thoroughly inspected for asbestos, and regulated asbestos-containing material must be removed prior to renovation or demolition with a NESHAP form filed with the City of Albuquerque Air Quality Program, which administers air quality for all of Bernalillo County. A Fugitive Dust Control Permit from the same program may also be required before ground-disturbing work.

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