Artesia building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Artesia, New Mexico.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- Planning & Zoning physical address per the City's current Building Permits and Building Inspection webpages: 15 E Compress Rd., Artesia, NM 88210 (mailing: PO Box 1310, Artesia, NM 88211-1310). Note: the City's own materials are not fully consistent on this point -- the City's live FAQ (artesianm.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=199 and related Q's) separately states 'the Permit office is located at 119 S Roselawn STE 303,' and the Building Permit Application form and several plan-requirement/policy PDFs (Community Development Department letterhead) list 801 W. Bush Ave. / 801 Bush St., Artesia, NM 88210. All three addresses appear on current or recently-dated official City of Artesia materials; confirm the current in-person intake location by phone before visiting.
- Phone
- (575) 748-8298 (Planning & Zoning / Permit Technician Elida Martinez); Don Plotner, Res. Building/Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (listed elsewhere on the City site as 'Chief Building Official'), (575) 748-8295; Fire Marshal Brenden Harvey (575) 746-5051 for the fire-department sign-off required on many non-1-and-2-family-home permits
- Office hours
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fax: (575) 746-8502. Plan reviews are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays specifically, per the City's own Residential and Commercial Permit Application Procedure documents.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
After excavation of footings and placement of any required reinforcing steel; the Ufer ground must be installed near the proposed electrical service panel location; anchor bolts and other foundation materials must be on the job
- 2
Concrete Slab or Under-Floor
After all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping, and accessories are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing/sub-floor is installed
- 3
Frame
After roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are complete, all pipes/chimneys/vents are complete, and rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections have been approved
- 4
Weather Resistive Barrier
After installation of the appropriate weather-resistive barrier and before it is covered
- 5
Final
After finish grading and completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be completed first; a Certificate of Occupancy is issued once the final general construction inspection is approved
Applies to: Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler Permit
- 1
Underground Piping
First of four required call inspections for sprinkler/standpipe/fire pump work; 24-hour notice required
- 2
Hangers / Rough-In
Second required call inspection for sprinkler work (also the first of two required call inspections for fire alarm and kitchen hood/fire suppression work); 24-hour notice required
- 3
Pressure Test
Third required call inspection for sprinkler/standpipe/fire pump work; 24-hour notice required
- 4
Final / Acceptance Test
Final call inspection required for all fire protection system types (sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hood/fire suppression); 24-hour notice required
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour -- pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts verified
- 2
Rough-In / Top Out
Water piping, gas piping, and DWV system after pipes installed, before walls closed
- 3
Gas Pressure Test
Required for gas piping systems prior to final
- 4
Final
All fixtures connected, water heater/venting verified, no leaks
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Foundation
Foundation and footing inspection consistent with the submitted structural calculations and geotechnical report
- 2
Frame
After framing, fire-rated assemblies, and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical trades are complete and approved
- 3
Final
Final building, fire, and trade inspections; Certificate of Occupancy issued once all inspections are finaled
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, system energized and protections verified
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and box placement before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Charger installed, circuit verified, unit energized
Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Placement Permit
- 1
Electrical / Plumbing / Setbacks
City inspection of electrical, plumbing, and setback compliance after the unit is on site and before the MHD inspector's final approval
- 2
State MHD Final Approval
Conducted by the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division, not the City; the State issues the Certificate of Occupancy upon completion
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork, exhaust/condensation piping, and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, venting and clearances verified, unit approval documented
Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit
- 1
Framing / Rough-In
Structural connections to the existing structure and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical, where applicable
- 2
Final
Completed work verified against the approved permit scope; final Certificate of Occupancy documentation reflects that the addition/alteration was built under the applicable permit type
Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.
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