Las Cruces building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Foundation

   After excavation for footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is in place, per the state Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction

2. 2

   Concrete Slab / Under-Floor

   After all in-slab or under-floor equipment, conduit, and piping are in place, before concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed

3. 3

   Frame

   After roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating are complete

4. 4

   Weather-Resistive Barrier

   After installation of the weather-resistive barrier, before it is covered

5. 5

   Final

   After finish grading, building complete and ready for occupancy; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be conducted first

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Before concrete pour

2. 2

   Frame

   After framing and rough MEP complete

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit

1. 1

   Rough / Cover-Up (Frame and Trade Rough-Ins)

   Framing and rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical in the work area before concealment — the City's fee schedule lists a Cover-up Fee for work concealed without inspection. Inspections are requested through the Citizen Portal after permit issuance (no same-day requests; up to 5 working days out). The City publishes inspection request categories (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) rather than a formal TI-sequence checklist, so this sequence reflects standard practice under those categories.

2. 2

   Trade Finals (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire)

   Final inspections on each associated trade sub-permit, plus fire sprinkler/alarm acceptance testing where systems were modified

3. 3

   Building Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete per approved plans; Same Day Certificate of Occupancy available for $150.00 if all inspections are completed and logged by 12 pm (CO issued by 5 pm)

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Systems Permit

1. 1

   Sprinkler / Alarm Rough-In

   Piping, hangers, and wiring/devices installed and visible for inspection before concealment; system layout verified against the approved hydraulic calculation and plans

2. 2

   Fire Pump Test

   Required only when a fire pump is part of the system (diesel or electric); pump performance verified against design specifications

3. 3

   Final Acceptance Test

   Full system flow test (sprinkler) and functional test (alarm devices, panel, notification appliances), witnessed by Fire Prevention prior to occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Frame

   After framing, fire blocking and bracing in place and rough MEP complete

2. 2

   Weather-Resistive Barrier

   After installation of weather-resistive barrier, before covered (exterior work)

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans; final electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspections conducted first

Applies to: Residential Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Slab

   Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed

3. 3

   Final

   Final plumbing inspection must be conducted prior to final general construction inspection

Applies to: Change of Occupancy Permit (Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy)

1. 1

   Change-of-Occupancy Compliance Inspection

   Applies only to the 'with inspection' fee tier; verifies the new use complies with applicable building and fire/life-safety code requirements

2. 2

   Final Inspection (multi-trade)

   Required before Certificate of Occupancy issuance; for Same Day CO, all applicable trade inspections must be completed and logged by 12 pm

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed, where applicable

2. 2

   Final

   EVSE circuit, breaker/disconnect, and NEC Article 625 compliance verified; final electrical inspection must be conducted prior to final general construction inspection if bundled with a larger project

Applies to: Residential Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   Final electrical inspection must be conducted prior to final general construction inspection

Applies to: Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and equipment installed before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   Final mechanical inspection must be conducted prior to final general construction inspection

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Footing / Foundation

   Required only for pole and monument (freestanding) signs; verifies footing depth and reinforcement before concrete is placed

2. 2

   Final

   Verifies the completed sign matches the approved permit plans; a separate electrical final inspection is required for illuminated signs

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Building / Structural

   Panel mounting and racking attachment verified

2. 2

   Electrical

   Electrical connections and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Roofing Permit (Reroof)