Rio Rancho building inspections

Applies to: Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Fire Marshal's Office Plan Review

   Fire Marshal's Office Plans Review Division checks submitted hydraulic plans against the 40-item Automatic Sprinkler System Checklist (NFPA 13) before permit issuance

2. 2

   Rough-In Inspection (Sprinkler Piping)

   Piping, valves, hangers/bracing, and fire department connection installation verified against the approved NFPA 13 plans before concealment, consistent with this file's plumbing-permit entry's standard rough-in process

3. 3

   Final / Acceptance Test

   Hydrostatic and flush testing, fire department connection, and any waterflow/tamper switch tie-in to the fire alarm system verified before the sprinkler system is placed in service; specific field-scheduling process is coordinated directly through the Fire Marshal's Office Plans Review Division (505.891.5924) and is not separately published on rrnm.gov

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Fire Alarm Plan Review

   Fire Marshal's Office Plans Review Division checks submitted plans against the 33-item Fire Alarm Checklist (NFPA 72 / IFC 907) before permit issuance

2. 2

   Electrical Rough-In / Final (Alarm Circuit)

   Verifies the low-voltage alarm wiring, conduit, and power connection installed per the approved plans

3. 3

   Fire Alarm Acceptance/Final Test

   Verifies monitoring (UL-listed central station), notification audibility, and battery back-up operate per the approved plans before the system is placed in service; specific field-scheduling process is coordinated directly through the Fire Marshal's Office Plans Review Division (505.891.5924) and is not separately published on rrnm.gov

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Foundation Inspection

   After excavation for footings is complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place; for a mono pour, after all rough-in plumbing or electrical equipment are in place and approved, but before any concrete is poured

2. 2

   Frame Inspection

   After the roof, all framing, fire blocking and bracing are complete, all pipes, chimneys, and vents are complete, and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires, pipes, and ducts are in place, inspected, and approved

3. 3

   Final Inspection

   When the structure is complete and ready for occupancy; made after final approval from electrical and mechanical/plumbing inspections. Certificate of Occupancy issued within 24 hours of a passed final inspection

Applies to: Residential Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In Inspection

   After all piping has been installed and before any piping has been covered or concealed or any appliances attached

2. 2

   Top Out Inspection

   After all piping above the floor to the extensions through the roof and/or walls have been completed and before any piping is covered or concealed

3. 3

   Final Inspection

   When all plumbing is complete, fixtures are installed and ready for service

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1. 1

   Plumbing Rough-In / Top Out

   Pool plumbing lines inspected before concealment or gunite/shotcrete application

2. 2

   Electrical Rough-In

   Bonding, grounding, and conduit verified before energizing per NEC pool provisions

3. 3

   Final Inspection

   All systems complete, barrier/fencing requirements verified

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy

1. 1

   Building/Fire/Zoning Compliance Review

   Plan review confirming the new occupancy classification and any required life-safety upgrades meet IEBC Chapter 10 and applicable IBC/IFC requirements

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Verifies life-safety systems (egress, fire alarm/sprinkler if triggered by the new occupancy) match the approved change-of-occupancy plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued within 24 hours of a passed final inspection

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Frame Inspection

   After framing, fire blocking, bracing complete and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating in place, inspected, and approved

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   When work is complete and ready for occupancy, made after final approval from electrical and mechanical/plumbing inspections

Applies to: Residential Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In Inspection

   When wires are run into the building and prior to being covered by finished walls, ceiling or floors; ground wires made up to boxes, home runs terminated in panels, conduit work secured

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   When the job is completed, a final inspection is required

Applies to: Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In Inspection

   When all duct work and vents above grade will be covered or concealed; called for before any of the ducts or vents above grade are covered or concealed

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Scheduled after all duct work is covered and all registers, grills, and furnaces are installed and connected

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (Electrical)

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Electrical connections and interconnection point verified after installation is complete

Final inspection only: EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit), Fence, Shed, Retaining Wall Permit, Re-Roof Permit