Aztec building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 209 South Oliver Drive, Aztec, NM 87410
Phone: (505) 334-4313 (Building Division, permit/inspection scheduling); (505) 334-4550 (San Juan County Community Development main line); (505) 334-7605 (City of Aztec Community Development / Planning & Zoning, for the City's own Land Use Permit)
Office hours: San Juan County Community Development: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Friday. City of Aztec Community Development: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Some permit types are available online via the County's SmartGov Community portal at https://permitting.sjcounty.net/ (redirects to co-sanjuan-nm.smartgovcommunity.com); others remain paper applications submitted to the Building Division at 209 South Oliver Drive.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Inspection requests must be scheduled at least one day in advance by calling the San Juan County Building Division at (505) 334-4313. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Additions & Remodels)

1
Footing
Forms and rebar in place prior to placement of concrete.
2
Foundation Wall
Concrete block, ICF block, or concrete forms in place with reinforcement/rebar prior to placement of concrete.
3
Monolithic Slab
Forms, exterior insulation, and rebar in place prior to placement of concrete.
4
Electrical Under Slab
Raceway runs prior to covering trench.
5
Plumbing Under Slab
Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) with test prior to covering trench; in-floor heat with air test.
6
Slab on Grade
After electrical and plumbing under-slab inspections, prior to placement of concrete.
7
Rough Electrical
Electric service, feeders, and branch circuit raceway complete to termination.
8
Rough Plumbing
DWV top-out through roof with test; gas piping with test; water piping with test.
9
Rough Heating and Ventilation
Appliance vents through the roof, trunk line and taps installed, combustion air provided, exhaust ducts complete.
10
Framing
After rough-in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical are completed and approved; windows in place; foundation and roof vents installed; air barrier requirements completed.
11
Insulation
Exterior walls complete, ceiling complete if batted; blown-in attic and crawl-space insulation may be verified at building final.
12
Fire Department
Applicable to commercial construction only, per the County's published Required Inspections list.
13
Building Final
Last inspection prior to occupancy approval.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration)

1
Footing
Forms and rebar in place prior to placement of concrete.
2
Foundation Wall
Concrete block, ICF block, or concrete forms in place with reinforcement/rebar prior to placement of concrete.
3
Monolithic Slab
Forms, exterior insulation, and rebar in place prior to placement of concrete.
4
Electrical Under Slab
Raceway runs prior to covering trench.
5
Plumbing Under Slab
Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) with test prior to covering trench; in-floor heat with air test.
6
Slab on Grade
After electrical and plumbing under-slab inspections, prior to placement of concrete.
7
Rough Electrical
Electric service, feeders, and branch circuit raceway complete to termination.
8
Rough Plumbing
DWV top-out through roof with test; gas piping with test; water piping with test.
9
Rough Heating and Ventilation
Appliance vents through the roof, trunk line and taps installed, combustion air provided, exhaust ducts complete.
10
Framing
After rough-in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical are completed and approved; windows in place; foundation and roof vents installed; air barrier requirements completed.
11
Insulation
Exterior walls complete, ceiling complete if batted; blown-in attic and crawl-space insulation may be verified at building final.
12
Building Final
Last inspection prior to occupancy approval.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Electrical Under Slab
Raceway runs prior to covering trench (for slab construction).
2
Rough Electrical
Electric service, feeders, and branch circuit raceway complete to termination.
3
Electrical Final
Panel board labeled, cover plate on, switches and outlets connected, fixtures in place.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Plumbing Under Slab
Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) with test prior to covering trench; in-floor heat with air test.
2
Rough Plumbing
DWV top-out through roof with test, gas piping with test, water piping with test.
3
Plumbing Final
Fixtures in place, water supply functional, gas appliances installed and connected.

Applies to: Mechanical Permit

1
Rough Heating and Ventilation
Appliance vents through the roof, trunk line and taps installed, combustion air provided, exhaust ducts complete.
2
Mechanical Final
Gas appliances connected to gas supply and operational, vent terminations complete, return and supply grills in place, cooling units complete and functional.

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Electric service, feeders, and branch circuit raceway complete to termination
2
Electrical Final
Panel board labeled, connections and racking/mounting verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy, EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit, Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit, Residential Roofing, Windows, and Residing Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

EV Charger / EVSE Installation PermitReinspection Fee · San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023

$75.00

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

San Juan County Building Department (administers building permits, plan review, and inspections for the City of Aztec under an interlocal service agreement; the City of Aztec Community Development Department separately issues its own required Land Use Permit) — official building department

Department & other records

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

Aztec building permits

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