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Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit in Farmington, New Mexico

Required for installation of fire protection (sprinkler) systems and fire alarm systems in Farmington. Both 'Fire Protection Systems' and 'Sprinkler System' are explicitly listed among work requiring a permit on the City's 'Do I need a Construction Permit?' page. Plan review and inspections for these life-safety systems are handled by the Farmington Fire Marshal's Office, which reviews plans for new construction and for alterations involving significant changes or a change in occupancy, and requires digital plan submittal. The Fire Marshal's Office enforces the 2021 International Fire Code as adopted and locally amended by City Ordinance No. 2024-1358.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Both fire protection (sprinkler) systems and fire alarm systems are explicitly listed among work requiring a permit on the City's 'Do I need a Construction Permit?' page
  • Plans for new construction and for alterations involving significant changes or a change in occupancy are reviewed by the Fire Marshal's Office, which maintains a working relationship with the City Building Department
  • The Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) will only accept digital plan submittals, in accordance with current Building Department procedures
  • Governed by the 2021 International Fire Code as adopted and locally amended by City of Farmington Ordinance No. 2024-1358
  • A complete set of as-built plans must be printed and available on-site at final inspection, and a digital copy of as-built plans must be submitted to the FMO prior to or at the time of final inspection
  • Applications and payment made in person only at the Building Inspection Division office, 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd floor

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Flow Test / Rough-In Inspection

    Flow testing of the underground water supply for sprinkler systems and rough-in inspections, performed by the Fire Marshal's Office per its published Fire Inspections process.

  2. 2

    Hydro Pressure Test & Fire Supply Line Flush

    Hydrostatic pressure test and fire supply line flush, performed by the Fire Marshal's Office.

  3. 3

    Sprinkler Final Inspection

    Final inspection of the completed fire sprinkler system, required before the life safety system final is accepted.

  4. 4

    Building Final Inspection

    Building final inspection; the City requires final inspections (including life safety system finals covering fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and hood suppression systems) prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.

See the full Farmington inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • The Fire Marshal's Office only accepts digital plan submittals — coordinate with your fire protection contractor to submit plans electronically per current Building Department procedures, not paper copies.
  • Bring both a printed as-built plan set on-site AND submit a digital as-built copy to the Fire Marshal's Office before or at final inspection — both are required, per the Building Inspection Division's published Final Inspections / As-Built Requirements.
  • Fire alarm systems must be inspected and certified annually even after the initial installation permit and final inspection, per the City's Fire Business Inspection Checklist.
  • The Fire Marshal's Office is a separate contact from the general Building Inspection line: call (505) 599-1430, Option 1, versus (505) 599-1304 for general building permits.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. 'Fire Protection Systems' and 'Sprinkler System' are both explicitly listed among the work requiring a permit on the City's 'Do I need a Construction Permit?' page, and these life safety systems are plan-reviewed and inspected by the Farmington Fire Marshal's Office.

Farmington does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division at (505) 599-1304 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fire Protection System / Sprinkler or Fire Alarm Permit Application; Digital Fire Protection System Plans; As-Built Plans (printed and digital). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Farmington requires 4 inspection(s) for a fire sprinkler / fire alarm permit, in order: Flow Test / Rough-In Inspection, Hydro Pressure Test & Fire Supply Line Flush, Sprinkler Final Inspection, Building Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division ((505) 599-1304).

Apply through City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, Farmington, NM 87401. Phone: (505) 599-1304, email: buildingdept@farmingtonnm.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No online permitting or online payment is available; applications and payment (check, money order, cashier's check, or credit card — Discover not accepted) must be made in person at the Annex Building.. Official information: https://www.farmingtonnm.gov/887/Building-Inspection.

Farmington, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2021 IBC as amended) — 14.7.2 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended) — 14.7.3 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 IEBC as amended) — 14.7.7 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code — 14.7.4 NMAC; 2009 New Mexico Non-Load Bearing Baled Straw Construction Building Code — 14.7.5 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC as amended) — 14.7.6 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings Code — 14.7.8 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code — 14.7.9 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 UPC as amended) — 14.8.2 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Phase III (2012 USPSHTC as amended) — 14.8.3 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (2021 UMC as amended) — 14.9.2 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 USEC as amended) — 14.9.6 NMAC; 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended), effective March 28, 2023 — 14.10.4 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code (2012 NESC as amended) — 14.10.5 NMAC; 2021 International Fire Code — adopted by the City of Farmington; 14.5.1 NMAC General Provisions, 14.5.2 NMAC Permits, and 14.5.3 NMAC Inspections (Construction Industries Division rules) — adopted and amended by Chapter 7 of the City of Farmington Code of Ordinances. Local amendments apply — see the Farmington overview page for the full list.

The Farmington Fire Marshal's Office (FMO), which only accepts digital plan submittals and reviews plans for new construction and for alterations involving significant changes or a change in occupancy. Contact the FMO at (505) 599-1430, Option 1.

Sources & verification

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