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Building Inspection
The Building Inspection Division of the Community Development Department provides service to Commercial and Residential development; ensuring that new structures and all modifications are constructed to currently adopted codes and ordinances while providing the highest possible level of customer service.
The Building Inspection Division also participates with the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division and local builders in code adoptions and educational activities.
Building Inspection Division is the interface of all Department and Division; each of which has varying degrees of responsibility:
- Building Inspection Division: Electrical Inspector, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector
- Community Works
- Fire Department
- Waste Management
The Building Inspection Division also participates with the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division and local builders in code adoptions and educational activities.
- Apply for a Alarm User Registration with the City of Farmington Police Department
- Apply for a City of Farmington Business License with the City of Farmington City Clerks
- City of Aztec, New Mexico
- City of Bloomfield, New Mexico
- Electrical Service Connect with New Service Estimate & Construction Division
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Construction Standards
- Inspection of Public Records, looking up information with City of Farmington
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
- Vendor Application
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Contact Information
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Derrick Childers
Chief Building Inspector
Phone: 505-599-1304
Fax: 505-599-1298
Email: dchilders@fmtn.org
Address
805 Municipal Drive
Farmington, NM 87401
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Non-Emergency
Police & Fire Dispatch
505-334-6622
- How do I get a Certificate of Occupancy?
- Why do I need a permit?
- What is a building permit?
- As a homeowner, may I get a permit to do my own building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work?
- May I start construction before I receive a permit?
- Who do I contact to check if a contractor is licensed?
- Do I need a City of Farmington business license to do building code work in Farmington?
- How long is a building permit valid?
- Do I sign up my commercial or home alarm?
- Can I replace the curb gutter and sidewalk in front of my house?
- Can I pull a homeowners permit, to build my own house?
- Can I replace my water or sewer yard line?
- Are plumbing permits required for home irrigation systems, landscaping sprinkler system?
- Can I apply for a homeowners permit?
- What are the Design Criteria for the City of Farmington?
- Do I need a building permit for my project?
- Do I need a permit to install a fence or wall?
- What will my permit cost?
- Landlord/Tenant Laws, Information, and Resources
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