Plumbing Permit in Gallup, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, and repair work in Gallup, including water heater replacement. Issued directly by CID under the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2). MEP permitting in Gallup was already CID-administered before the City's July 2026 general-construction transition.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- All plumbing work must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code, NMAC 14.8.2
- Permit issued by CID, not the City of Gallup
- Water heater replacement/installation requires a plumbing permit (billed as 'Each Water Heater' on CID's per-fixture fee schedule)
- A homeowner may apply for a homeowner's plumbing permit for their own primary residence subject to N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18(M); all other plumbing work requires a New Mexico CID-licensed plumbing contractor
Required documents
- Required
Multi Purpose State Building Application / Plumbing Permit Application
Submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque nearest to McKinley County)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee for Any Inspection | $37.50 | NM RLD CID Fees page (Mechanical/Plumbing fee table) |
| Each Plumbing Fixture Waste Discharging Device | $4.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Water Distribution System | $4.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Building Sewer | $4.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Water Heater | $4.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Water Conditioner | $4.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Swimming Pool | $50.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Each Re-Inspection | $80.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| 2nd Re-Inspection | $120.00 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
Review timeline
3–3 business days
Gallup’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Underground / Slab Plumbing
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 3
Final
All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Tips
- CID bills most plumbing fixtures individually at $4.00 each plus a $37.50 administrative inspection fee — a typical water heater replacement is a low-cost permit under this per-fixture schedule.
- Contact the CID Mechanical & Plumbing Bureau or the Albuquerque office for code-interpretation questions specific to McKinley County projects.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Gallup?
- Yes. Water heater replacement requires a CID plumbing permit. CID's statewide fee schedule bills $4.00 for 'Each Water Heater' plus a $37.50 administrative inspection fee. Source: NM RLD Construction Industries Division Fees page.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Gallup Planning & Development Department (site development / zoning / fence / sign permits and mandatory zoning-compliance prerequisite review); New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) — building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit issuance, plan review, and inspections — official building department
- NM RLD Construction Industries Division — Forms and Applications: Fees
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.13 — Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Fees | NM State Records Center and Archives
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 Gallup building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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