Clovis building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Clovis, New Mexico.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 1221 Mitchell Street, Clovis, NM 88101
- Phone
- 575-769-7829
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Schedule inspections through the Building Safety Department Administration by phone with 24-hour notice. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Schedule inspections through the Building Safety Department Administration by phone at 575-769-7829 with 24-hour notice. (Residential Electrical Permit)
- Schedule inspections through the Building Safety Department Administration by phone at 575-769-7829 with 24-hour notice. (Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Phase Inspections (Building Official)
Per the Permitting & Inspections page, 'Inspection of each major phase of a construction project is required to ensure that the work performed conforms to the code, building permit, and approved plans'; the City does not publish a named commercial inspection sequence (footing/framing/etc.) — request each inspection with 24-hour notice at 575-769-7829
- 2
Trade Inspections (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)
Rough-in and final inspections under the separate trade permits pulled by the listed licensed subcontractors, per the City's general trade-permit inspection process
- 3
Fire Marshal Construction Final
Where the project includes fire sprinkler or fire alarm systems, the Fire Marshal's Office (a separate office, firemarshal@cityofclovis.org) performs plan review, testing, and a construction final inspection under the 2021 IFC; new businesses must also pass a fire department inspection before a City business license is issued
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
- 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
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
Applies to: Residential Plumbing Permit
- 1
Gas Piping Pressure Test
Required before concealing gas piping; pressure and start/end times recorded on the Declaration form and submitted to Building Safety
- 2
Rough-In / Final Plumbing Inspection
Verifies plumbing work conforms to code, the permit, and approved plans; request with 24-hour notice
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Structural/Racking Inspection (Building)
Roof penetrations and mounting-system attachment verified against approved plans
- 2
Rough-In / Final Electrical Inspection
Interconnection, grounding, and disconnects verified per the 2020 NEC before the system is energized; request through the Building Safety Department Administration with 24-hour notice
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
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