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Plumbing / Mechanical (Gas/HVAC) Permit in Roswell, New Mexico

Required before any plumbing or mechanical (gas/HVAC) work is performed at a commercial or residential property in Roswell, including water heater installation, sewer taps, re-piping, solar (thermal) systems, swimming pools, and HVAC/duct/gas-appliance installations. Issued by the City of Roswell Building & Inspections Division.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required before any plumbing or mechanical work is done at any commercial or residential property
  • Jobs started without a permit are charged DOUBLE the permit and inspection rate
  • Application must be completely filled out or it will not be accepted
  • Contractor must provide NM Contractor's License number and City Business License number on commercial jobs Contractor

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Fee schedule

Sewer Tap (Alley Cut Permit Required)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell (form revised 4/15/26)
$10.00
Bldg/Sewer/Mobile HomePlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$5.00
Plumbing Fixture / Water DischargePlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Water Distribution / Re-PipePlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$5.00
Water Heater (electric)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Water ConditionersPlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Grease Trap / Test PortPlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$10.00
Vacuum Breaker / Backflow DevicePlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Repair Drain/Vent PipingPlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$5.00
Sprinkler System (residential)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Sprinkler System (commercial)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$7.00
Solar System (each)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell — applies to solar (thermal) plumbing connections
$5.00
Swimming Pool (private)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$20.00
Swimming Pool (public)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell
$30.00
Yard Gas Line (up to five outlets or MERC test on existing gas pipe)Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell — Gas/HVAC Permit section
$10.00
Issuance of Each Permit and Final InspectionPlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell — charged once per permit issued in addition to itemized fees
$20.00
Commercial Plan Review Fee — MechanicalCity of Roswell Building Fee Schedule (DocumentCenter/View/26127)
5% of Building Permit Fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Roswell building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

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    Tips

    • Water heater replacement (electric) requires a plumbing permit and is separately itemized on the fee schedule at $7.00 plus the $20.00 issuance/final-inspection fee.
    • A homeowner may pull a Homeowner's Plumbing Permit for their own residence, but must pass a plumbing test with a 75% score for new construction before the permit can be issued. Owner-builder
    • Solar thermal (plumbing-side) systems are itemized at $5.00 per system on this fee schedule — separate from the electrical (CID) permit needed for solar PV.
    • Jobs started without a permit are charged DOUBLE the standard permit and inspection rate.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. Water heater (electric) replacement requires a plumbing permit in Roswell. The itemized fee is $7.00 plus a $20.00 issuance-and-final-inspection fee, per the City of Roswell Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule.

    In Roswell, the published Sewer Tap (Alley Cut Permit Required) is: $10.00. Additional published fees: Bldg/Sewer/Mobile Home — $5.00; Plumbing Fixture / Water Discharge — $7.00; Water Distribution / Re-Pipe — $5.00; Water Heater (electric) — $7.00; Water Conditioners — $7.00; Grease Trap / Test Port — $10.00; Vacuum Breaker / Backflow Device — $7.00; Repair Drain/Vent Piping — $5.00; Sprinkler System (residential) — $7.00; Sprinkler System (commercial) — $7.00; Solar System (each) — $5.00; Swimming Pool (private) — $20.00; Swimming Pool (public) — $30.00; Yard Gas Line (up to five outlets or MERC test on existing gas pipe) — $10.00; Issuance of Each Permit and Final Inspection — $20.00; Commercial Plan Review Fee — Mechanical — 5% of Building Permit Fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

    Plan review for a plumbing / mechanical (gas/hvac) permit in Roswell typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at (575) 637-6280.

    You'll need: Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at 400 W. 2nd St., Roswell, NM 88201 (mailing: PO Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838). Phone: (575) 637-6280, email: permits@roswell-nm.gov. Official information: https://www.roswell-nm.gov/1279/Building-Inspections.

    Roswell, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC); 2021 International Residential Code, adopted as the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC); 2021 International Existing Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Existing Building Code (NMEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Electrical Code (NMEC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted as the New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (NMECC); 2017 ANSI A117.1 (Accessibility); 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMMC); 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted as the New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMPC). Local amendments apply — see the Roswell overview page for the full list.

    Yes, via the Homeowner's Plumbing Permit Application. For new construction, the homeowner must take and pass a plumbing test with a score of at least 75% before the permit can be issued.

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

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