Village of Corrales building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048
Phone: (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217)
Email: Brian Gresham (Building Official): bgresham@corrales-nm.org; Laurie Stout (P&Z Administrator, ext. 219): lstout@corrales-nm.org; general: Planning@corrales-nm.org
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; mornings available for walk-in requests, afternoons by appointment only
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Construction Permit (New Residential Construction)

1
Foundation Inspection
After excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place, and after all foundation insulation is in place; additional inspections may be required for treated-wood foundations
2
Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection
After all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, and other ancillary equipment are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing (including sub-floor) is installed
3
Frame Inspection
After the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place, all pipes/chimneys/vents are complete, and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires/pipes/ducts are approved
4
Weather-Resistive and Lath Barrier Inspection
After installation of the appropriate weather-resistive barrier and before it is covered
5
Insulation Inspection
Before insulation is covered
6
Wallboard Inspection
Before wallboard is taped and bedded
7
Final Inspection
After finish grading, with the building complete and ready for occupancy; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections (conducted by the City of Rio Rancho) must be completed prior to the final general construction inspection. The Construction Inspector issues the Certificate of Occupancy after approving the final general construction inspection

Applies to: Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit

1
Frame Inspection
After framing, fire blocking, and bracing are complete and rough electrical/plumbing/heating are in place and approved
2
Final Inspection
After the work is complete and ready for occupancy; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections (via Rio Rancho) must be completed first

Applies to: Fence / Wall Permit

1
Location / Footing Inspection
Verifies the fence is built in the correct location relative to setbacks, with proper footing
2
Final Inspection
Verifies completed construction against the approved plan

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Initial Fire Inspection
Fee tiered by structure square footage per the Village's own published Fire Department Fees schedule ($10.00 up to 500 sq ft, scaling to $300.00 for 10,000 sq ft and greater); not confirmed to be sprinkler/alarm-system-specific versus a general occupancy/life-safety fire inspection
2
Re-inspection (if deficiencies found)
2nd, 3rd, and 4th re-inspection fees escalate per the same published tier table; a late fee of twice the original inspection fee applies if payment is not received within 30 days of receipt of the temporary certificate of inspection

Final inspection only: Change Of Use / Certificate Of Occupancy, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Re-Roof Permit, Solar Permit (Ground-Mounted and Roof-Mounted)

Re-inspection fees

Construction Permit (New Residential Construction)Inspections outside normal business hours / re-inspection fee · Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule, items 2 and 3

$55.00/hour (2-hour minimum for after-hours)

Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System PermitFire Department Fees — Fire Inspections (locally administered, tiered by structure size) · Village of Corrales Schedule of Fees (Updated September 24, 2024), 'Fire Department Fees' section. This is the Village's general, locally administered fire-inspection fee table -- it is NOT confirmed to be specific to fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm system installation/acceptance testing, but is the only published local fee structure covering Fire Department inspections. A late fee of twice the original inspection fee applies if payment is not received within 30 days of receipt of the temporary certificate of inspection.

$10.00 (up to 500 sq ft) to $300.00 (10,000 sq ft and greater) for the initial inspection, with escalating re-inspection fees (e.g., 2nd reinspection $40.00-$330.00, 3rd $70.00-$360.00, 4th $100.00-$390.00, depending on tier)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

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

Village of Corrales building permits

Village of Corrales building permits Construction Permit (New Residential Construction)Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit Fence / Wall Permit Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit Change Of Use / Certificate Of Occupancy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Re-Roof Permit Solar Permit (Ground-Mounted and Roof-Mounted)

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