Roswell building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 400 W. 2nd St., Roswell, NM 88201 (mailing: PO Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838)
Phone: (575) 637-6280
Email: permits@roswell-nm.gov
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

You must call the building inspector directly at (575) 637-6293 to schedule the required final inspection. (Re-Roofing Permit)
CID's general inspection scheduling line is (505) 222-9813 or 1-877-243-0979, or email cid.inspection@rld.nm.gov; the CID permit help hotline is (505) 222-9837 or cid.permithelp@rld.nm.gov. (Electrical Permit (State-Administered))
A foundation, structural, and final inspection by the Building Inspector is required before any sign requiring a Building Permit can be issued a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O); scheduling inspections is the responsibility of the contractor or sign owner (Article 60, Section 4.H) (Sign Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1
Foundation / Density-Compaction
Density/compaction tests are required prior to pouring foundation for any site including backfill, per 14.5.2.10(A)(1)(f) NMAC submittal requirements enforced by the City as AHJ; the City does not publish a commercial-specific full inspection sequence
2
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection by the Building Division is required before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; for qualifying commercial developments, landscaping per the approved Landscape Plan must be installed first, with only one Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (max. 60 days) available (Zoning Ordinance Article 52, Section 11.F)
3
Annual Fire Inspection (post-occupancy)
The Fire Prevention Division's inspector conducts annual inspections on every business in Roswell to verify continued fire code and life-safety compliance

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1
Foundation / Density-Compaction
Density/compaction tests required prior to pouring foundation per 14.5.2.10(A)(1)(f) NMAC
2
Roof Decking (for re-roofs)
Required at minimum upon removal of existing roof, per 14.5.2.8(E)(3) NMAC
3
Final
Final inspection of the roof system or roof coating application upon completion of a roofing project; general final inspection for all other building permits before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Sign Permit

1
Foundation
Required for any sign requiring a Building Permit, per Article 60 Section 4.H
2
Structural
Required for any sign requiring a Building Permit, per Article 60 Section 4.H
3
Final
Required before a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) can be issued for the sign; scheduling is the responsibility of the contractor or sign owner, per Article 60 Section 4.H

Applies to: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Permit

1
Final Inspection
Required by the Building Division before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued
2
Fire Marshal Review (commercial changes of occupancy)
The Fire Prevention Division's Fire Marshal reviews new business/construction plans for fire code compliance, which extends to occupancy-classification changes with different fire-protection thresholds

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Fire Code / New Construction Plan Review
The Fire Marshal reviews new business construction plans for fire code compliance and coordinates with the Planning and Zoning Department; the specific rough-in/final inspection sequence for sprinkler and alarm installations is not separately published
2
Annual Fire Inspection
The Fire Prevention Division's inspector conducts annual inspections on every business in Roswell to verify continued fire code and life-safety compliance, including sprinkler and alarm systems

Applies to: Re-Roofing Permit

1
Decking Inspection
Required at minimum upon removal of the existing roof, per 14.5.2.8(E)(3) NMAC
2
Final
Required for the roof system or roof coating system application upon completion; call the building inspector directly at (575) 637-6293 to schedule

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (City Building Permit + State CID Electrical)

1
Structural / Roof-Mount (City)
Verifies racking/mounting attachment and roof penetrations against approved plans
2
Electrical Rough-In / Final (NM CID)
Scheduled directly with CID, not the City — CID's general inspection scheduling line is (505) 222-9813 or 1-877-243-0979, or cid.inspection@rld.nm.gov

Sources & verification

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

City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division — official building department

Fee schedules

City of Roswell Building Fee Schedule (PDF)

Applications & forms

Checklists & handouts

Checklist for Residential Plans (PDF, cites NMAC 14.5.2.8 and 14.5.2.10)

Department & other records

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 Roswell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Roswell building permits

Roswell building permits Commercial Building Permit Residential Building Permit Sign Permit Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Permit Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit Re-Roofing Permit Solar PV Permit (City Building Permit + State CID Electrical)

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