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Bloomfield building permits
VerifiedBloomfield, New Mexico — as published 2026-07-18.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Codes adopted
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2021 NM Commercial & Residential Building Code) — per San Juan County Building Division's Design Criteria and Commercial Buildings Permit Application (revised 07/31/2023), which governs construction within the City of Bloomfield under the County's building-permit administration.2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended) — per San Juan County Building Division's New Residential Permit Application Checklist (revised 07/19/2023).2021 International Building Code2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 International Existing Building Code as amended)2021 New Mexico Commercial and Residential Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC as amended)ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code2021 Uniform Mechanical Code2021 Uniform Plumbing Code2021 International Fire Code2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) / 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code2017 NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code)2018 NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
Permit types & fees
New Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Accessory Building)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, and accessory buildings within Bloomfield. Although Bloomfield's Planning and Zoning Department is the first point of contact for zoning compliance, the actual building permit for structures within Bloomfield city limits is issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division, which administers building permitting for the City of Bloomfield under its cross-jurisdictional program.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- New residential construction, addition, or accessory building (detached storage sheds/garages) within Bloomfield city limits — per San Juan County Building Division's New Residential Permit Application Checklist (revised 07/19/2023)
- Planning/Zoning approval from the City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning Department is required (checklist item 9) before or alongside the County building permit, since Bloomfield is one of the jurisdictions (with Aztec and Kirtland) where zoning approval applies
- Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended)
- Site address must be assigned by San Juan County, City of Bloomfield, or City of Aztec addressing
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a property owner to obtain the permit for their own primary residence without a contractor license, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work
- Floodplain approval required if applicable
- A separate City of Bloomfield Building and Zoning Compliance Application ($25 fee) is also required at the City level for zoning/address/setback verification
Required documents
- RequiredNew Residential Permit Application ChecklistSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 07/19/2023) covering site plan, footing/foundation plan, floor plan, load-bearing wall detail, roof/floor framing, elevations, 2021 IECC Residential Energy Code Compliance Form, and roofing specifications.
- RequiredApplication for Building and Zoning ComplianceCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form capturing project description, site plan, zoning district, lot size/setback conformance, flood zone status, and utility availability (water, sewer, electric, natural gas).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Project valuation × 0.005 | San Juan County Building Department page (sjcounty.net/government/community-development/building-department), 'Plan Review' section: 'Building Permit Fee: valuation of project x .005.' Project valuations are determined using the latest ICC Building Valuation Data for new construction/additions, or contract price for alterations/repairs. |
| Building Plan Review Fee | Project valuation × 0.0012 | San Juan County Building Department page, applies to buildings/structures requiring an Architect or Engineer seal under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10 and the Architectural Act (61-15-9 NMSA 1978); charged in addition to the Building Permit Fee. |
| Building and Zoning Compliance Application (City of Bloomfield) | $25.00 | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466), 'Building and Zoning Compliance Application' line item. |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction, additions, and alterations within Bloomfield. Issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division under the County's cross-jurisdictional building program covering the City of Bloomfield, with City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning approval also required.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction, addition to a commercial structure, or alteration to a commercial structure within Bloomfield city limits — per San Juan County Building Division's Commercial Buildings Permit Application (revised 07/31/2023)
- Must be performed by a licensed contractor per NMAC 14.6.6 Construction Industries Division Rules
- Planning/Zoning approval from the City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning Department is required (checklist item 10)
- Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Commercial & Residential Building Code, 2021 IBC, and 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code (NMAC 14.7.6.13)
- Plans must be stamped and signed by a registered design professional; footing/foundation design by a New Mexico Certified Engineer is required
- Projects over $600,000 in valuation, or with total occupant load greater than 50, require seals from multiple design professionals
- Floodplain approval required if applicable
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Buildings Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 07/31/2023) requiring one hard set or PDF of drawings (minimum 18"x24"), each page stamped/signed, code study, site plan, structural/architectural/electrical/plumbing/mechanical plans, and accessibility details.
- RequiredApplication for Building and Zoning ComplianceCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form; commercial structures require Fire Department approval in addition to standard zoning review, per the form's own instructions.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee | Project valuation × 0.005 | San Juan County Building Department page, 'Plan Review' section. |
| Building Plan Review Fee | Project valuation × 0.0012 | San Juan County Building Department page; applies when an Architect or Engineer seal is required under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10. |
| Building and Zoning Compliance Application (City of Bloomfield) | $25.00 | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule. |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installations, service changes, and related work on residential, commercial, and mobile-home structures within Bloomfield. Issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division under the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC).
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for permanent service, temporary service, mobile home service, feeder/branch circuits, solar PV systems, swimming pool/wind generator equipment, and communication systems — per San Juan County's Electrical Permit Application (revised 04/11/2023)
- Must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended)
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a homeowner to pull an electrical permit for their own primary residence, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work
- Only a New Mexico-licensed electrical contractor (or exempt homeowner) may perform and permit the work
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 04/11/2023) with a fee table by service type/amperage.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service under 100 amps (minimum) | $60.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 100–200 amps | $85.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 201–400 amps | $275.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 401–600 amps | $375.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 601–800 amps | $475.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 801–1000 amps | $575.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service 1001–2000 amps | $800.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Service over 2000 amps | $1,275.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Feeder and Branch Circuits — Residential | $0.03 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Feeder and Branch Circuits — Commercial | $0.06 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Solar PV System | $25/kW or fraction thereof for the first 160kW, then $5/kW thereafter | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Swimming Pool / Wind Generator | $35.00 each | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| MH/RV Park or Multi-Bank Meters | $60 first meter + $10 each additional | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Temporary Power Pole | $25.00 each | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Administrative Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit
VerifiedBloomfield has no separate EV charger/EVSE permit category. A new circuit for a home EV charger is issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division as a standard Electrical Permit under the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, but the County's published Electrical Permit fee table does not contain a clean per-circuit retrofit line item — the closest categories (Feeder and Branch Circuits, billed per heated square foot; Service-amperage tiers) are structured for new construction or service changes, not a single added EV charging circuit, so the exact fee for a retrofit install is not cleanly derivable from the published table.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for a new dedicated circuit or hardwired connection for an EV charging station, per San Juan County's Electrical Permit Application (revised 04/11/2023), which lists 'feeder/branch circuits' among the covered work types
- Must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended)
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a homeowner to pull the electrical permit for their own primary residence if they perform the major portion of the work
- If the installation requires a new/upgraded electrical service, the Service-amperage fee tiers apply instead of (or in addition to) the branch-circuit fee
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 04/11/2023); no separate EV-specific application form is published
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Feeder and Branch Circuits — Residential (closest published category for a new circuit; formula is per heated sq ft, structured for new-construction wiring rather than a single retrofit circuit) | $0.03 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023 — no distinct EV charger/EVSE line item or flat per-circuit retrofit fee is published; this session could not cleanly determine how the County prices a single added EV-charger branch circuit that is not tied to new heated square footage |
| Administrative Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023 — applies to electrical permits generally |
| Service under 100 amps (minimum) — if a new/upgraded service is also required | $60.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023 |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, gas piping, and water/sewer service work within Bloomfield. Issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division under the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended).
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for DWV and water distribution, backflow devices, water service lines, sewer/building drain, gas piping systems, and water heaters — per San Juan County's Plumbing Permit Application (revised 04/11/2023)
- Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended)
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a homeowner to pull a plumbing permit for their own primary residence, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 04/11/2023) with a fee table by fixture/line type.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DWV and Water Distribution — Residential | $0.03 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| DWV and Water Distribution — Commercial | $0.06 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Backflow Device | $5/ea (up to 1 inch); $10/ea (1–3 inch); $15/ea (3 inch and up) | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Water Service Line | $10/ea (up to 1 inch); $15/ea (1 1/4 inch and up) | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Sewer or Modular Building Drain | $10.00 each | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Gas Piping System (new or replacement), with yard line | $40.00 each | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Gas Piping System (new or replacement), no yard line | $30.00 each | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Water Heater | $10.00 each | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Medical Gas System | $0.05 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Administrative Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 | San Juan County Plumbing Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, cooling, and gas-fired mechanical equipment installations within Bloomfield. Issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division under the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (as amended by the 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code).
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for heating/cooling distribution, gas piping systems, radiant in-floor heat, solar water heating systems, and heating/cooling/combo units — per San Juan County's Mechanical Permit Application (revised 04/11/2023)
- Must comply with the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code as amended)
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a homeowner to pull a mechanical permit for their own primary residence, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 04/11/2023) with a fee table by equipment/system type.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heating and Cooling Distribution — Residential | $0.03 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Heating and Cooling Distribution — Commercial | $0.06 per heated sq ft | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Gas Piping System (new or replacement), with yard line | $40.00 each | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Gas Piping System (new or replacement), no yard line | $30.00 each | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Solar Water Heating System | $10.00 each | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Heating Unit(s) | $25.00 each (includes related equipment/components) | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Cooling Unit(s) | $10.00 first unit, $5.00 each additional | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Combo Unit(s) | $20.00 first unit, $10.00 each additional | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Type I Hood | $20.00 each | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Administrative Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
| Reinspection Fee | $75.00 | San Juan County Mechanical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023. |
Mobile Home Movers / Set Permit
VerifiedRequired for moving a mobile home into, out of, or within Bloomfield, and for setting a mobile home on a lot. Issued by the City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning Department; the permit is valid for 30 days and must be in the mover's possession while the home is in transit and during set-up.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Required for any mobile home move into, out of, or within Bloomfield, or for setting a mobile home on a property
- Mobile Home Mover or business license number must be provided on the application
- All applicable zoning regulations must be complied with within the 30-day permit validity window
- Property owner and mobile home owner information, make/serial number/size of the home, and origin/destination addresses and legal description must be provided
Required documents
- RequiredMobile Home Movers / Set ApplicationCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form capturing mover/business license number, mobile home owner and property owner details, move date, make/serial number/size, origin and destination, legal description, zoning, and flood plain zone.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Movers/Set Permit Application | $50.00 | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466). |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for sign installation within Bloomfield. Two applications are required together: the City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning Department's own zoning-based Application for Sign ($3.00/sq ft), and San Juan County Building Division's Sign Permit Application, which its form explicitly requires be accompanied by a City of Bloomfield (or Aztec/Kirtland) application and which is fee'd on the County's project-valuation formula rather than a flat sign fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for sign installation within Bloomfield city limits, per the City's Applications and Permits list
- City fee is calculated per square foot of sign area
- San Juan County's own Sign Permit Application form states in bold: 'CITY OF AZTEC, CITY OF BLOOMFIELD OR TOWN OF KIRTLAND APPLICATION MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM' — confirming the City zoning application and County structural/building application are a joint, dual submission for a Bloomfield sign, not alternative/either-or options
- County form captures sign type (pole, wall, ground/monument, roof, projecting, canopy, marquee, or combination), height, combustible/noncombustible construction, area, and a 'PROJECT VALUATION $___' field used to calculate the County-side fee
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for SignCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form (listed under Forms & Permits, Planning and Zoning department).
- RequiredSan Juan County Sign Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (Sign Permit Application, 2023) — must be submitted together with the City of Bloomfield application per the form's own instructions; captures sign type/height/area/valuation for the County's structural review and fee calculation.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Application (City of Bloomfield, zoning) | $3.00 per square foot of sign area | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466), 'Sign Permit Application' line item. |
| Sign Permit (San Juan County, structural/building) — Building Permit Fee | Project valuation x 0.005 | County's Sign Permit Application form has no printed flat fee, only a 'PROJECT VALUATION $___' field; the County applies its standard Building Permit Fee formula (valuation x 0.005, per the County Building Department page's 'Plan Review' section) to that valuation, the same formula used for the County's residential/commercial building permits documented elsewhere in this file. |
| Sign Permit (San Juan County) — Building Plan Review Fee | Project valuation x 0.0012 | Applies when an Architect or Engineer seal is required under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10, per the County Building Department page; charged in addition to the County's Building Permit Fee for larger/structurally-sealed signs. |
Street Excavation Permit
VerifiedRequired for excavation work within a Bloomfield street right-of-way, such as utility tie-ins or driveway cuts, administered by the City's Planning and Zoning Department with a bond or cash-deposit requirement that varies by road surface type.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for excavation within a City street right-of-way
- A bond or cash deposit is required, at a different amount for paved versus unpaved roads
- A non-refundable inspection/administrative fee applies regardless of bond type
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for Street ExcavationCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form (listed under Forms & Permits, Planning and Zoning department).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Refundable Inspection/Admin Fee | $50.00 | GOVERNING FIGURE, re-verified 2026-07-23 against the codified Municipal Code: Code of Ordinances, City of Bloomfield, NM, Appendix C Zoning § 9 ('Schedule of fees, charges, and expenses'), on Municode Library (library.municode.com/nm/bloomfield, Supplement 22, online content updated June 4, 2026, codified through Ordinance No. 567 adopted 4-13-2026) — table row reads 'Street excavation permit ... $50.00 Non-refundable inspection/admin. fee,' cited to '(Ord. No. 513, 9-13-21).' CONFLICT DISCLOSED: the City's own uncodified PDF fee-schedule handout (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466, PDF metadata shows created 2022-02-09, titled 'Planning & Zoning Fees 2022') lists this same line item at $25.00 instead. Every other fee on that PDF page (Building/Zoning Compliance $25, Address Verification $25, Address Change $75, Lot Split $200, Mobile Home Movers $50, Sign Permit $3/sq ft, Zone Change/Variance/Special Exception $250 each, Subdivision $500) matches the codified table exactly — only the Street Excavation admin fee differs, and $25.00 duplicates the adjacent 'Building and Zoning Compliance Application' figure, consistent with a stale/erroneous carryover in the PDF rather than a real fee change. The codified ordinance (enacted law of record, in force since Ord. No. 513 on 9-13-2021, unchanged through the current June 2026 supplement) governs over the uncodified 2022 PDF handout; $50.00 is used as current. |
| Paved Road Bond or Cash Deposit | $5,000.00 bond OR $1,500.00 cash deposit | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466); figure matches the codified Appendix C § 9 table re-verified 2026-07-23 on Municode. |
| Unpaved Road Bond or Cash Deposit | $2,000.00 bond OR $175.00 cash deposit | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule (bloomfieldnm.gov/media/466); figure matches the codified Appendix C § 9 table re-verified 2026-07-23 on Municode. |
Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Bloomfield. The City has no local building-inspection staff and contracts with the San Juan County Building Division for plan review and inspections; San Juan County's Electrical Permit Application explicitly lists 'Solar PV System' as its own fee category (per-kW rate), while the structural/racking portion is billed under the County's standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee, plus the City's own $25 Building and Zoning Compliance Application fee.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical Permit required for the PV system itself — San Juan County's Electrical Permit Application (revised 04/11/2023) explicitly lists 'Solar PV Systems' among the work types requiring a permit, billed at a dedicated per-kW rate
- Building Permit required for the structural/racking portion, billed at project valuation × 0.005 (San Juan County Building Department)
- Building Plan Review Fee (valuation × 0.0012) applies if the installation requires an Architect or Engineer seal under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10
- City of Bloomfield Building and Zoning Compliance Application ($25.00) required as the City's own administrative step, per the 2022 Planning & Zoning Fees schedule
- Must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended); New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) applies to the owner's own primary residence
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 04/11/2023), listing Solar PV System as a distinct fee category
- RequiredNew Residential Permit Application ChecklistSan Juan County Building Division checklist for the structural/building portion
- RequiredApplication for Building and Zoning ComplianceCity of Bloomfield's own administrative application, separate from the County's building/electrical permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV System (Electrical Permit) | $25/kW or fraction thereof for the first 160kW, then $5/kW thereafter | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023 — a dedicated solar-specific line item, not the general amperage-based table |
| Building Permit Fee (structural/racking portion) | Project valuation × 0.005 | San Juan County Building Department page, 'Plan Review' section |
| Building Plan Review Fee (if Architect/Engineer seal required) | Project valuation × 0.0012 | San Juan County Building Department page; applies under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10 and the Architectural Act (61-15-9 NMSA 1978) |
| Building and Zoning Compliance Application (City of Bloomfield) | $25.00 | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule |
| Electrical Administrative Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Electrical Permit Application, revised 04/11/2023 |
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special extinguishing systems, standpipe systems, and commercial cooking hood suppression systems within Bloomfield. Bloomfield's own Fire Department page directs the public to 'the San Juan County Fire Department website for more information,' confirming fire-code enforcement for Bloomfield is handled by San Juan County Fire & Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office (209 South Oliver Drive, Aztec), the same cross-jurisdictional arrangement documented elsewhere in this file for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. Plan review and system fees are billed per the County's Inspection Pricing List, approved by the San Juan County Commission on June 6, 2011, rather than through a separate modern online sprinkler/alarm-specific application form.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Plan review and permit required before installing or altering an automatic fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, special extinguishing system, standpipe system, or commercial cooking hood suppression system, per San Juan County Fire Department's Inspection Pricing List (approved by the County Commission June 6, 2011)
- Must comply with the 2021 International Fire Code, adopted for San Juan County/City of Bloomfield per this jurisdiction's codesAdopted list
- For new commercial construction, this work is coordinated with the Commercial Building Permit: the County's Commercial Buildings Permit Application already requires an 'Electrical plan design criteria' and structural submittal, and a 'Fire Department Inspection' is one of the standard steps in that permit's inspection sequence (see this file's commercial-building-permit entry)
- Bloomfield's own Fire Chief and Fire Department operate under San Juan County Fire & Rescue; the County Fire Marshal's Office performs Life Fire Safety inspections (using the 2021 IFC) in addition to fire-protection-system plan review
- No standalone 'Fire Sprinkler Permit Application' or 'Fire Alarm Permit Application' form (comparable to the County's separate Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permit Applications) was found published online as of 2026-07-22 — the Inspection Pricing List itself doubles as the fee worksheet, with fields for business name, address, city, inspector, and signature
Required documents
- RequiredInspection Pricing List (Fire Plan Review & Permit Fee Worksheet)San Juan County Fire Department form (approved by the County Commission June 6, 2011) listing Administration, Plan Review, Automatic Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System, Special Extinguishing System, Stand-Pipe System, and Commercial Cooking Hood plan fees, plus Inspection and Re-Inspection fee tables, with fields for business name, address, city, inspector, and total due.
- OptionalCommercial Buildings Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 07/31/2023) — required in addition when the fire-protection system is installed as part of new commercial construction, an addition, or an alteration.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee | $40.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List — applies to all inspections, permits, and plan reviews. |
| Plan Review Fee — Initial Submittal | $100.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List — the initial plan review includes one resubmittal. |
| Plan Review Fee — Resubmittal (beyond the one included with initial submittal) | $100.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Automatic Sprinkler System Plan Fee — 0 to 10,000 sq ft | $75.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Automatic Sprinkler System Plan Fee — 10,001 to 52,000 sq ft (and each additional 52,000 sq ft or fraction thereof) | $125.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Fee — 0 to 10,000 sq ft | $75.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Fire Alarm System Plan Fee — 10,000 to 25,000 sq ft (and each additional 25,000 sq ft or fraction thereof) | $125.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Special Extinguishing System Plan Fee — 0 to 5,000 sq ft (and each additional 5,000 sq ft or fraction thereof) | $50.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Stand-Pipe System Plan Fee — 4 outlets (and each additional outlet) | $50.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Commercial Cooking Hood Plan Fee — per system | $50.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List. |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $75.00 | San Juan County Fire Department Inspection Pricing List — the initial inspection includes one re-inspection. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
VerifiedRequired whenever an existing building's occupancy classification or use changes within Bloomfield. San Juan County's Building Division (the same office that issues and inspects building permits for structures within Bloomfield city limits) administers the construction-code side of this under Chapter 10 (Change of Occupancy) of the 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 IEBC as amended, already listed in this jurisdiction's codesAdopted) and NMAC 14.5.3.13's statewide Certificate of Occupancy requirements, while the City of Bloomfield's own codified Zoning Ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Appendix C Zoning, Section 7) independently requires a City-issued 'Certificate of Zoning Compliance' before any building or premises may be used or occupied after being 'changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use.' Neither San Juan County nor the City of Bloomfield publishes a standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' application form distinct from the standard Commercial Buildings Permit Application (County) and Application for Building and Zoning Compliance (City) — re-confirmed live 2026-07-23 against the City's current codified ordinance (Supplement 22, online content updated June 4, 2026) and the current San Juan County Building Department page, both of which describe the process as running through those existing forms rather than a dedicated change-of-use form. The fee-side gap is now closed: Appendix C Zoning, Section 9 (the City Council's own exhaustive 'Schedule of fees, charges, and expenses' for 'building permits, certificates of zoning compliance, and other matters pertaining to this ordinance,' Ord. No. 513, 9-13-21, current as of Supplement 22) lists no fee line item beyond the $25.00 Building and Zoning Compliance Application — confirming that fee applies to the City's Certificate of Zoning Compliance step whether or not physical construction accompanies the change of use, and that no additional City-side fee exists for a compliance-only change of use.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- A change of occupancy classification, or a change of occupancy involving a different fire-protection-system threshold under IBC Chapter 9, requires Code Building Official approval before it may be made, per Chapter 10 (Change of Occupancy), 2021 International Existing Building Code as adopted by New Mexico
- A new certificate of occupancy must be issued once the Code Building Official determines the change-of-occupancy requirements have been met (2021 IEBC Section 1001.2)
- No building, or portion of a building, may be occupied until the appropriate inspector has issued a certificate of occupancy or an approved final inspection, per NMAC 14.5.3.13
- A certificate of occupancy does not constitute approval of code violations undiscovered at issuance, nor approval under other regulatory agencies' requirements (e.g., fire marshal, environmental, health department), per NMAC 14.5.3.13
- Where physical alteration work accompanies the change of use, it is processed through San Juan County Building Division's standard Commercial Buildings Permit Application (checked as 'Alteration to Commercial' or 'Other'), billed under the County's standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee — see this file's commercial-building-permit entry
- City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning review (via the Application for Building and Zoning Compliance, $25.00) is required alongside the County process for any change of use within city limits, consistent with the City's zoning-review role documented elsewhere in this file
- Under the City's own codified Zoning Ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Appendix C Zoning, Section 7.4), it is independently unlawful to use or occupy any building or premises 'changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use' until the City's administrative official has issued a Certificate of Zoning Compliance; a Temporary Certificate of Zoning Compliance (valid up to 6 months) may be issued during alterations or partial occupancy pending completion — re-confirmed live 2026-07-23 against the current codified ordinance (Supplement 22, June 4, 2026)
Required documents
- OptionalCommercial Buildings Permit ApplicationSan Juan County Building Division form (revised 07/31/2023); used to process a change of occupancy when physical alteration work is involved — no separate change-of-occupancy-specific form was found published.
- RequiredApplication for Building and Zoning ComplianceCity of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning form; used for the City's own zoning-compliance review of the new use.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (if physical alteration accompanies the change of use) | Project valuation × 0.005 | San Juan County Building Department's standard Building Permit Fee formula (Plan Review section) — applies when a change of occupancy is processed via the Commercial Buildings Permit Application's 'Alteration to Commercial' checkbox. Re-checked live 2026-07-23: the County's Building Department page states project costs for 'alterations and repairs to existing buildings not requiring a change of occupancy classification are derived from the contract price' — implying alterations that DO involve a change of occupancy classification are instead valued using the ICC Building Valuation Data method (the same method used for new construction), rather than contract price; the County does not publish a separate flat Change-of-Occupancy or Certificate-of-Occupancy fee distinct from this valuation-based Building Permit Fee. |
| Building and Zoning Compliance Application / Certificate of Zoning Compliance (City of Bloomfield) | $25.00 | City of Bloomfield Planning & Zoning Fees 2022 schedule, confirmed as still current live 2026-07-23 against the City's own codified Zoning Ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Appendix C Zoning, Section 9, 'Schedule of fees, charges, and expenses,' Ord. No. 513, 9-13-21, Supplement 22 online content updated June 4, 2026): the only listed fee for 'building permits, certificates of zoning compliance, and other matters pertaining to this ordinance' is the $25.00 'Building and zoning compliance application' line item. This closes the prior open question of whether a compliance-only change of use (no construction) carries any City-side fee: it does not carry a fee beyond this same $25.00 Certificate-of-Zoning-Compliance/Building-and-Zoning-Compliance charge, since Section 9's fee table contains no separate or additional line item for that scenario. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.
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