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Deming building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Deming, New Mexico.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
CID Las Cruces Office: 505 S. Main St., Ste. 103, Las Cruces, NM 88001 (also published as 'Ste. 103, Loretto Town Center'). City of Deming Planning and Zoning: 1275 E. Pine St., Deming, NM 88030
Phone
CID Las Cruces: (575) 524-6320; City of Deming Planning and Zoning: (575) 546-8848
Email
CID.PERMITHELP@state.nm.us (state permit questions)
Office hours
City of Deming Planning and Zoning: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:45 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-11:45 AM
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Skipping an inspection due to your own action costs $150 the first time and $400 for each missed inspection after that, per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.F — schedule inspections carefully. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • For CID inspection requests generally, contact the CID Las Cruces office at (575) 524-6320; for general CID permit questions, email CID.PERMITHELP@state.nm.us. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation Inspection

    Made after excavation for footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is in place, before concrete placement

  2. 2

    Concrete Slab / Under-Floor Inspection

    Made after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, and piping are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed

  3. 3

    Frame Inspection

    Made after roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating are complete and approved

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    Made after finish grading and building completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be conducted first. CID issues the Certificate of Occupancy after approving the final inspection

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Slab Plumbing

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Permit

  1. 1

    Occupancy Compliance Inspection

    Verifies the space meets the applicable egress, fire-safety, structural, and accessibility requirements for the new occupancy classification under IEBC Chapter 10 / Table 1011.5

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

    CID issues the new Certificate of Occupancy once all required inspections are approved, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.3.13

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Electrical Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough-In Inspection

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed (if applicable)

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Charger circuit/outlet installed, breaker sized correctly, energized

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Contractor Pre-Test

    Installing contractor fully pre-tests the fire protection system(s) in accordance with NFPA standards until all systems pass, before requesting a Final Acceptance Test

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance Test

    A State Fire Inspector is dispatched to conduct the Final Acceptance Test at a scheduled date/time; approved/stamped plans, manufacturer specifications, testing documentation, and a representative for each system must be on-site

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Frame Inspection

    After framing, fire blocking, and bracing complete; rough electrical, plumbing, and heating approved

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    After completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections conducted first

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Reroof)

  1. 1

    Decking Inspection

    Required upon removal of the existing roof, before new roofing material is applied

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Upon completion of the roofing project or application of the roof coating system

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Rough-In / Structural (if applicable)

    Conduit runs, mounting/racking attachment, and structural reinforcement (if required) verified before energizing

  2. 2

    Final Electrical Inspection

    All electrical connections, grounding, and interconnection point verified per the approved one-line diagram

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Electrical PermitReinspection Fee · NM RLD CID Fees page
$80
Plumbing PermitReinspection · Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.B.13 lists $37.50; the current NM RLD CID Fees page lists $80.00 for reinspection and $120.00 for a second reinspection — the CID page is the more current, actively-maintained figure since Deming's local ordinance text has not been updated since 2009
$37.50 (Deming-codified schedule) / $80.00 (current CID Fees page)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

Deming building permits

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