Farmington building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Farmington, New Mexico.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, Farmington, NM 87401
- Phone
- (505) 599-1304
- 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.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Call (505) 599-1304 to schedule inspections; requests must be made at least one business day in advance. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Call (505) 599-1304 to confirm permit requirements and schedule inspections before starting work. (Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit)
- 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. (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit)
- A Certificate of Occupancy requires inspections from various departments depending on the nature of the occupant; inspections are scheduled and handled by the proper departments (Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy)
- Schedule inspections by calling (505) 599-1304 at least one business day in advance; have your permit/application number ready. Electrical Service Connect inspections for the Farmington Electric Utility System are scheduled separately at (505) 599-8310, (505) 599-8312, or (505) 599-8317. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
- 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
Hydro Pressure Test & Fire Supply Line Flush
Hydrostatic pressure test and fire supply line flush, performed by the Fire Marshal's Office.
- 3
Sprinkler Final Inspection
Final inspection of the completed fire sprinkler system, required before the life safety system final is accepted.
- 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.
Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy
- 1
Departmental Final Inspections
Inspections from various departments depending on the nature of the occupant (e.g., building, fire/life-safety), scheduled and handled by the proper departments before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- 2
Business License Inspection
A separate business inspection completed to obtain a business license from the City Clerk's office, in addition to the departmental final inspections.
Final inspection only: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit, Residential Building Permit (New Construction), Residential Electrical Permit, Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit, Residential Plumbing Permit, Residential Roofing Permit, Sign Permit, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
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