Unincorporated Bernalillo County building inspections

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (Secondary Dwelling Unit / Accessory Living Quarters)

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings, forms, rebar before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structure, fire separation, egress

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, smoke/CO detectors installed

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1. 1

   Public Works Development Review Site Visit

   Required before permit issuance — Development Review Inspector visits site to determine if a Grading and Drainage Plan is required

2. 2

   Excavation/Steel

   Pool shell excavation, rebar, plumbing before gunite/shotcrete

3. 3

   Electrical/Bonding

   Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection

4. 4

   Building Final

   Pool complete, barrier/fence in place per the Pool Barrier Responsibility Statement — Public Works final inspection required before Building Final

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring installed, before walls closed

2. 2

   Service/Panel

   Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

3. 3

   Final

   All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified. Inspection Phone: (505) 314-0351.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground/Slab

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified. Inspection Phone: (505) 314-0351.

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects before work begins

2. 2

   Final/Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring/conduit installed, before walls closed (if applicable)

2. 2

   Final

   Charger circuit/equipment installed, breaker sized correctly, GFCI/AFCI protection verified where required. Inspection Phone: (505) 314-0351.

Applies to: Fence / Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Footing excavation, rebar, forms before concrete pour

2. 2

   Final

   Wall/fence complete, height and construction verified against approved plans

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System / Fire Alarm & Detection System Permit

1. 1

   Final Installation Approval

   Before requesting final approval, the installing contractor must furnish a written statement to the fire code official that the fire protection system was installed per the approved plans and tested per the manufacturer's specifications and the appropriate installation standard; any deviations must be noted with approvals attached

2. 2

   Fire Alarm Final Inspection / Acceptance Test

   Required prior to building occupancy for fire alarm/detection systems specifically — a Record of Completion (NFPA 72 Ch. 1 Sec. 1.7.2.1) and as-built plans must be available; the acceptance test verifies initiating devices, control panels, and appliances, with smoke detectors tested using 'test smoke'

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested. Inspection Phone: (505) 314-0351.

Applies to: Re-Roof Permit

1. 1

   Frame Inspection

   Required whenever structural modifications have been made or re-sheathing of the roof deck is part of the scope of work

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Required for all permitted work when the job is complete

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Required for signs having footings, at the discretion of the CBO or authorized representative (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 110.5.6.1)

2. 2

   Final

   Required for all signs for which a permit was issued; the permittee must notify Bernalillo County Building Department when the sign is complete. Signs may be re-inspected at the discretion of the CBO or authorized agent (Ordinance 2024-8, Sec. 110.5.6.2)

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final/Structural

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration weatherproofing, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy or Use, Water Heater Permit