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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

Required for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems within the City of Clovis, administered by the City of Clovis Fire Marshal's Office (a separate office from the Department of Building Safety) under the adopted 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). The Fire Marshal's Office performs plan review and testing for both sprinkler and alarm systems and conducts construction final inspections. No dedicated online application, standalone fee schedule, or published review-timeline commitment for these systems was found on the City's site -- confirmed directly on 2026-07-22.

Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans must be submitted for plan review under the 2021 International Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Clovis
  • Plan submittals are made by email to the Fire Marshal's Office at firemarshal@cityofclovis.org
  • A construction final inspection by the Fire Marshal's Office is required
  • New businesses must pass a fire department inspection prior to issuance of a City of Clovis business license
  • Existing commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, mercantile establishments, and places of assembly are subject to annual fire inspections

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Fee schedule

Fire sprinkler / fire alarm plan review and permit feeNo standalone fee schedule for fire sprinkler or fire alarm plan review/permits was found on the City of Clovis Fire Marshal page or the Building Safety Department's Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394), which covers only Type I/Type II building-valuation fees. Confirmed directly on 2026-07-22; contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 575-769-7814 or firemarshal@cityofclovis.org for current fee information.
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review

    Automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans are reviewed by the Fire Marshal's Office against the adopted 2021 International Fire Code prior to installation

  2. 2

    Construction Final Inspection (Fire Marshal)

    Final inspection and testing of the installed fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm system by the Fire Marshal's Office

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Tips

  • Submit fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans by email to firemarshal@cityofclovis.org -- this is administered by the Fire Marshal's Office (320 Mitchell Street), a separate office from the Department of Building Safety that handles building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits.
  • New businesses must pass a fire department inspection before the City will issue a business license, and existing commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, mercantile establishments, and assembly occupancies are subject to annual fire inspections.
  • No dedicated fee schedule or published review timeline exists for fire sprinkler/alarm plan review -- call 575-769-7814 to confirm current cost and turnaround before budgeting or scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

Clovis requires a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit for: Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans must be submitted for plan review under the 2021 International Fire Code, as adopted by the City of Clovis; Plan submittals are made by email to the Fire Marshal's Office at firemarshal@cityofclovis.org; A construction final inspection by the Fire Marshal's Office is required; New businesses must pass a fire department inspection prior to issuance of a City of Clovis business license; Existing commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, mercantile establishments, and places of assembly are subject to annual fire inspections. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 before starting work.

No. As of 2026-07-22, the City has not published a standalone fee schedule or review-timeline commitment for fire sprinkler or fire alarm plan review -- confirm current cost and turnaround directly with the Fire Marshal's Office at 575-769-7814.

Clovis does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire sprinkler / fire alarm plan submittal. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 2 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Plan Review, Construction Final Inspection (Fire Marshal). Schedule each through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety (575-769-7829).

Apply through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 1221 Mitchell Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone: 575-769-7829, email: buildingsafety@cityofclovis.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.clovisnm.gov/221/Building-Safety.

Clovis, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted as part of the 2021 International Codes; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; Note: the Plumbing Declaration form in use references the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code for gas-piping pressure-test certification language; the city's current adopted-code statement (Building Safety Department page) specifies the 2021 International Codes generally — the 2009 IFGC reference on the declaration form itself was not reconciled further and is reported here as found.. Local amendments apply — see the Clovis overview page for the full list.

The City of Clovis Fire Marshal's Office, not the Department of Building Safety, performs automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm plan review and testing under the adopted 2021 International Fire Code. Submit plans by email to firemarshal@cityofclovis.org.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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

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