Artesia building permits

Requirements

• Building permit required before any regulated building or structure is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished, per the City's 'Residential Building Permit Guide' (citing NMRBC R106.1)
• Limited exemptions exist (e.g., detached accessory structures 120 sq ft or less used as tool/storage sheds still require a plan-review permit; retaining walls 4 ft or less; decks 200 sq ft or less that are not more than 30 inches above grade and not attached at a required egress door) -- per NMRBC R105.2 as cited in the City's own guide; even exempted work still requires separate electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits where applicable
• Complete a Building Permit Application (universal City form covering Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/Gas/Fence/Sign/Lane-Alley Closure/Other) identifying owner, contractor (with NM State license number and classification) or a notarized Homeowner's Responsibilities checklist, responsible design professional, project description, valuation, and total square footage
• Submit two (2) complete sets of building plans plus two (2) plot plans (residential); the City's plan-submission instructions state plans should be scaled to 1/4in = 1ft-0in on paper no smaller than 11in x 17in, while a separate residential plan-requirements handout states a 1/8in minimum scale -- both documents are current on the City's site and are not fully reconciled with each other, so confirm the required scale with Planning & Zoning before submitting
• A signed copy of the contract between the project owner and the contractor must be submitted with the application; project valuation for fee purposes is based on Municipal Code Title 8 Chapter 1
• Zoning approval from the City of Artesia or Eddy County may be required and must be obtained before submitting the building permit application, depending on the project's location
• A separate septic-tank permit from the local New Mexico Environment Department office is required if an individual liquid-waste system is being modified or installed (not part of the City's own building permit)
• Professional (architect/structural engineer) seals are required for certain construction types per NMAC 14.5.2.10(B) as cited in the City's guide (e.g., steel-stud/structural-steel construction, all pre-fabricated/pre-manufactured/component structures, wood foundations, retaining walls over 3 ft, second-story additions, and alternative materials/methods), but are not required for ordinary 1-2 story single-family/duplex construction absent such conditions

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Artesia Community Development Department universal permit application form; requires an original (non-digital) signature delivered to the Planning & Zoning office
• RequiredConstruction Drawings / Site Plan (2 sets)Site/plot plan showing property lines, setbacks, utility connections and drainage, plus foundation, floor, and framing plans meeting the City's Residential Building Permit Guide submittal checklist
• RequiredSigned Owner-Contractor ContractRequired to be submitted with the building permit application; valuation for fee purposes is based on Municipal Code Title 8 Chapter 1
• OptionalHomeowner's Responsibilities Checklist (notarized)Required only if no licensed contractor is listed and the owner is applying for a Homeowner's Permit; must be signed before a Notary Public

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• Same universal Building Permit Application used for new construction, with 'Alteration/Repair' or 'Addition' checked under Building Type
• For alterations/repairs without structural changes, two sets of lists outlining the work to be performed and materials to be used are accepted in lieu of full construction drawings, per the City's Residential Building Permit Guide
• For additions, the floor plan must show the addition and all existing adjoining rooms/doors/windows, with distances from property lines and existing structures, and must not block an existing sleeping room's required egress
• For window replacements, a complete list of windows is required, showing size, sill height, location, and energy rating (heat gain and U-factor), and whether tempered/emergency-egress-rated; replaced windows must meet current emergency egress, safety, and energy requirements
• For kitchen/bathroom remodels, existing and proposed floor plans (2 sets) are required; range-hood replacements must vent to the exterior or use a listed ductless hood
• If the work will disturb materials suspected to contain asbestos, contact the Planning & Zoning office before commencing alterations, repairs, or demolition

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame City form as new construction, with the appropriate Building Type box checked
• RequiredRemodel Permit Plan Requirements checklist itemsScope-specific items per the City's Remodel Permit Plan Requirements handout (window lists, before/after floor plans, site plans for exterior changes)

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• Complete a Building Permit Application, submitted with three (3) copies of complete building plans and three (3) plot plans
• Contractor must possess a current and valid GB98 contractor license issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division and must sign the permit application
• Zoning approval from the City of Artesia or Eddy County may be required prior to submitting the building permit application
• Plans scaled to 1/4in = 1ft, submitted in three sets; submission of an additional single-file digital copy is recommended by the City to expedite review
• Cover sheet must annotate applicable codes and design criteria: building construction type (IBC Chapter 6), occupancy group/mixed occupancies (IBC Chapter 3), occupant load (IBC Chapter 10, Table 1004.1.1), allowable area calculations, exiting requirements, plumbing fixture requirements (IBC Chapter 29), applicable fire sprinklers, height/number of stories, and land use zone
• Structural calculations covering the entire structural system (wind, roof, floor, and snow loads) must be provided
• A separate septic-tank permit from the local New Mexico Environment Department office is required if an individual liquid-waste system is being modified or installed

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame universal City form as residential permits; requires the contractor's NM GB98 license number
• RequiredCommercial Plans Checklist (3 sets)Cover sheet, site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing/roof framing plans, exterior elevations, building/wall sections, mechanical/plumbing/electrical system drawings, and structural calculations per the City's Commercial Plans Checklist

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• Electrical permit required for new service, service changes, panel upgrades, and other electrical work not exempted (per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart, electrical work requires a permit 'in most cases')
• Fire Marshal sign-off is additionally required except for 1-and-2-family homes, per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart
• Separate fee tiers apply by service/panel amperage for residential and commercial work
• Project valuation is explicitly not required for electrical permits, per the universal Building Permit Application form

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical)Universal City permit application form with 'Electrical' checked under Permit Type

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• Electrical permit required for the new EV charger circuit, per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart
• Project valuation is explicitly not required for electrical permits — this is a flat fee schedule, not valuation-based
• If the install also constitutes a service change (e.g. panel/service upgrade), the flat $45.00 'Service change only' line item applies instead

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Electrical)Universal City permit application form with 'Electrical' checked under Permit Type

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• Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing fixtures, water distribution, building sewer, gas piping, and related systems, per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart
• Fire Marshal sign-off additionally required except for 1-and-2-family homes
• Per-fixture/per-system fee schedule applies; a flat $40.00 Plumbing Administration Fee and a flat $40.00 Gas Piping Administration Fee apply in addition to itemized fixture/system fees where applicable
• Project valuation is explicitly not required for plumbing permits, per the universal Building Permit Application form

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Plumbing/Gas)Universal City permit application form with 'Plumbing' and/or 'Gas' checked under Permit Type

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• Mechanical permit required for installation or replacement of furnaces, HVAC split/combination units, duct work systems, ventilation devices/exhaust fans, and refrigeration systems, per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart
• Fire Marshal sign-off additionally required except for 1-and-2-family homes
• A flat $40.00 Mechanical Administration Fee applies in addition to itemized component fees
• Project valuation is explicitly not required for mechanical permits, per the universal Building Permit Application form

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Mechanical)Universal City permit application form with 'Mechanical' checked under Permit Type

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• Complete a Manufactured Home Placement Permit application and provide a complete site plan
• Address flood-zone requirements if applicable; if the site is in flood zone AO-1' or AO-2', a separate Flood Plain Use permit must also be completed
• Obtain zoning approval for the location and type of manufactured unit, and confirm the structure meets requirements for the applicable structure type (commercial or residential)
• After City zoning/site approval, obtain the underlying Manufactured Unit Installation permit from the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division (MHD)
• Provide a copy of the State MHD installation permit to the City of Artesia Planning Department; only then will the City issue the Manufactured Home Placement Permit
• Obtain separate Plumbing and Electrical permits from the City as needed (e.g., electrical/gas meter clearances, sewer tap, gas/water/sewer yard lines)
• City inspection approvals for electrical, plumbing, and setbacks are required after the unit is on site and before the MHD inspector's final approval
• Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the State of New Mexico, not the City, upon completion of MHD's requirements and final approval

Required documents

• RequiredManufactured Home Placement Permit applicationCity of Artesia Community Development Department form
• RequiredSite PlanComplete site plan showing the proposed placement location
• RequiredNM MHD Installation Permit (copy)Copy of the State of New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division installation permit, required before the City's placement permit will issue
• OptionalFlood Plain Use PermitRequired only if the site is within flood zone AO-1' or AO-2'

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• Demolition permit required per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart, which lists both Building and Fire review as required for demolition (no 1-2-family-home exemption is listed for demolition, unlike most other categories on that chart)
• A separate fire-code construction permit is required under Sec. 105.7.20 of the City's locally amended 2015 International Fire Code: 'A permit is required for the demolition of any structure, including but not limited to, buildings, fire department access roads, bridges, or towers'
• Two site plans identifying the structure(s) to be demolished are accepted in lieu of full construction drawings, per the City's Residential Building Permit Guide
• If asbestos-containing materials are suspected, contact the Planning & Zoning office before commencing demolition

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demo)Universal City permit application form with 'Demo' checked under Building Type
• RequiredSite Plans (2 sets)Two site plans identifying the structure(s) to be demolished, accepted in lieu of full construction drawings
• RequiredFire Code Construction PermitSeparate sign-off from the City Fire Marshal under IFC Sec. 105.7.20 as locally amended

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• Building Permit required for the structural/racking portion of a solar PV installation, billed under the City's valuation-based fee table (Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 1)
• Electrical Permit required for PV wiring/interconnection, billed under the City's amp-based Electrical Fee Schedule (residential and commercial tiers by service amperage)
• No distinct solar/photovoltaic line item exists in either the Building Permit Fees table or the Electrical Fee Schedule as published by the City
• Apply through City of Artesia Building Inspections, 801 W. Bush Avenue, (575) 748-8298

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFor the structural/racking portion of the solar installation
• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationFor PV wiring/interconnection, billed per the amp-based Electrical Fee Schedule

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• Before erection of any sign constituting an independent structure, a drawing of the sign showing dimensions, materials, and location must be submitted to the building inspector/code enforcement officer, per City Code Sec. 9-11-1
• The building inspector/code enforcement officer may deny a sign permit if the sign is or would be unsafe or insecure so as to be a menace to the public, per Sec. 9-11-1
• The building inspector/code enforcement officer may require staff review of the construction drawings; if an inspection is required, the associated inspection fee applies, per Sec. 9-11-1
• In residential and semi-public zoning districts, permitted signs are limited to bulletin boards up to 15 square feet and temporary signs up to 10 square feet, per Sec. 9-11-2
• In commercial and manufacturing districts, signs are subject to a minimum 12-foot height clearance where applicable, property-line-projection limits, and setback requirements scaled to sign height, per Sec. 9-11-3
• The City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart lists 'Signs' as requiring a City Building permit but marks Fire review 'No' -- one of the few categories on that chart with no fire-department sign-off requirement, per artesianm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1151
• Filed on the City's universal Building Permit Application (also covering Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical/Gas/Fence/Lane-Alley Closure permit types) with 'Sign' checked as the Permit Type

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Sign)Universal City permit application form with 'Sign' checked under Permit Type
• RequiredSign Drawing / SketchDrawing showing the sign's dimensions, materials, and proposed location, per Sec. 9-11-1

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• A Special Fire Permit Application must be filed with the Artesia Fire Department, Office of Fire Prevention & Public Education, before installation, alteration, or even routine testing/maintenance of a fire alarm or fire sprinkler system, per the City's own application form
• All fire protection systems must meet the minimum requirements of the International Fire Code and the most current, applicable NFPA standard(s), per the application form
• Fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump work: plans bearing a NICET III stamp must be submitted with the application for new work, work involving more than 20 sprinkler heads, or fire pump replacement, including scale drawings, manufacturer information and component sizes, and hydraulic calculations
• Fire alarm systems: the submittal must include drawings, manufacturer information for all devices, and supporting calculations
• Kitchen hood/fire suppression systems: plans must show the hazard being protected, system type, manufacturer information, and location of key components; systems must be tested to the UL 300 standard
• Sprinkler work requires a minimum of four call inspections (underground piping, hangers/rough-in, pressure testing, and final inspection/acceptance testing), each requiring 24-hour advance notice
• Fire alarm and kitchen hood/fire suppression work each require a minimum of two call inspections (rough-in and final inspection/acceptance testing), each requiring 24-hour advance notice
• Even routine testing and maintenance of an already-installed fire alarm or sprinkler system requires completing a permit, solely to ensure proper notification of the fire department
• If plans are not being submitted due to limited scope of work, or the applicant is providing general maintenance only, a short written summary of the work being conducted and an estimated start/end date may be attached instead
• Submit plans in PDF format to the Fire Marshal's Office (currently Division Chief/Fire Marshal Brenden Harvey, bharvey@artesianm.gov); stamped plans, a review letter, and the permit are returned by email, per the City's Fire Codes & Permits page

Required documents

• RequiredSpecial Fire Permit ApplicationArtesia Fire Department, Office of Fire Prevention & Public Education form covering Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Standpipe, Fire Pump, Kitchen Hood/Fire Suppression, and Spray/Dipping Room system work
• OptionalSystem Plans (NICET III-stamped for sprinkler/standpipe/fire pump)Scale drawings, manufacturer information, component sizes, and hydraulic calculations; required for new sprinkler work, work involving more than 20 sprinkler heads, or fire pump replacement
• RequiredFire Alarm System DrawingsDrawings, manufacturer information for all devices, and supporting calculations for fire alarm system work

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• No change in the use or occupancy of land, nor any change of use or occupancy in an existing building other than for single-family dwelling purposes, shall be made, nor shall any new building be occupied, until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building inspector/code enforcement officer, per Sec. 9-13-4(A)(1)
• No building or premises shall be occupied until the certificate of occupancy (and, where applicable, the underlying building permit) has been issued, per Sec. 9-13-4(A)(2)
• Every certificate of occupancy must state that 'the new occupancy complies with all provisions of this title,' per Sec. 9-13-4(B)
• The building inspector/code enforcement officer keeps certificate-of-occupancy records on file and provides copies on request to persons with a proprietary or tenancy interest in the affected property, per Sec. 9-13-4(C)
• For new construction and additions/alterations processed on the standard Building Permit track, the Certificate of Occupancy is issued as the final step once the final general construction inspection is approved, and final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections have already been completed -- see this file's Residential and Commercial Building Permit entries
• Per the City's own FAQ, the Certificate of Occupancy confirms work meets applicable codes and is required before occupancy and for most mortgage lending
• For a manufactured home, the final Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the State of New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division, not the City, following City inspection of electrical, plumbing, and setbacks -- see this file's Manufactured Home Permit entry

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy ApplicationFiled with the City of Artesia building inspector/code enforcement officer before any change of use/occupancy in an existing building (other than single-family dwelling purposes) or before occupying a new building
• RequiredFinal Trade Inspection ApprovalsFinal electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspection approvals, required before the final general-construction inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issuance for new construction/additions

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