Los Alamos County inspects construction on a regular basis. The inspector must have access to work area for inspection. If the work area is in an occupied house, then the contractor/owner or their representative must be present. The building permit card must be displayed so that it is visible from the street and all permit paperwork that was issued with the permit must be on site for all inspections.
Depending on the type of project, you may need need one or more of the following inspections from the County. You may also need additional inspections specific to the project.
All work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building division when work is ready for an inspection (inspection line 662-8009). Work shall not be done beyond the point of required inspection until the work is approved in writing by the building division.
Permit Type |
Inspection |
Express Permits
(*Building Official may require additional inspections) |
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Residential/Commercial Curb Cuts |
- Initial
- Final
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Residential/Commercial Grading&Excavation |
- Final
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Residential Fireplace |
- Framing (if applicable)
- Final
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Residential Carports |
- Footing (if applicable)
- Foundation (if applicable)
- Framing (if applicable)
- Final
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Residential/Commercial Fence Placement |
- Footing
- Final
|
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Residential Interior Remodel |
- Footing (if applicable)
- Underslab (if applicable)
- Framing (if applicable)
- Insulation
- Wallboard
- Final
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Residential Large Storage Buildings and Residential Detached Garages
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- Footing & Foundation (if applicable)Framing (if applicable)
- Final
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Residential New Roof Structure
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- Framing
- Insulation
- Final
|
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Residential/Commercial Re-roof
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- Structural-Commercial Only (to be called for after old roof tear-off)
- Final
|
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Residential/Commercial Small Storage Building Placement |
1. Footing & Foundation (if applicable)
2. Final |
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Residential/Commercial Stucco/Siding/Eaves |
- Weather Resistive Barrier
- Lath/Flashing/Weep Screed
- Final
|
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Residential Uncovered Decks and Porches |
1. Footing
2. Foundation
3. Framing (if applicable)
4. Final |
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Residential Window Replacement |
1. Framing (applicable if changing opening size)
2. Final |
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Signs |
1. Foundation/Structural
2. Final |
Full Building Permits
(*Building Official may require additional inspections) |
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Residential New Dwelling Unit and Additions |
- Footing
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab or Under-floor
- Rough Electrical (CID inspection)
- Rough Plumbing/Mechanical (CID inspection)
- Frame/Structural/Nailing(for SIPS)
- Bond Beam
- Wallboard/Drywall
- Firewalls
- Lath/Flashing/Stucco/Weep Screed
- Insulation
- Weather Resistive Barrier
- Initial Curb Cut (Engineering inspection)
- Final Curb Cut (Engineering inspection)
- Final Drainage (Engineering inspection)
- Final Electrical (CID inspection)
- Final Plumbing/Mechanical (CID inspection)
- Pre-Final Building Inspection (optional, at the request of the applicant)
- Final Building Inspection
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Commercial New Structures and Additions |
- Footing
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab or Under-floor
- Rough Electrical (CID inspection)
- Rough Plumbing/Mechanical (CID inspection)
- Frame/Structural/Nailing(for SIPS)
- Bond Beam
- Wallboard/Drywall
- Firewalls/Fire Resistant Penetrations
- Drop Ceilings
- Lath/Flashing/Stucco/Weep Screed
- Insulation
- Weather Resistive Barrier
- Initial Curb Cut (Engineering inspection)
- Final Curb Cut (Engineering inspection)
- Final Drainage (Engineering inspection)
- Final Electrical (CID inspection)
- Final Plumbing/Mechanical (CID inspection)
- Pre-Final Inspection (optional, at the request of the applicant)
- Final Planning
- Final Fire
- Final Engineering
- Final Utilities
- Final Building Inspection
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The State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division (NM CID) completes all electrical and plumbing/mechanical inspections. A separate permit will be required. The contact telephone number is (505) 476-4700.
For County of Los Alamos inspections, an inspection request must be called in by 3:00 p.m. to (505) 662-8009 the day before the planned inspection.
All construction must obtain final inspections for a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Occupancy. The final inspection should not be called in until the final State of New Mexico electrical and mechanical inspections have been completed.
Please allow a minimum of a week for all commercial final inspections.
For more information call (505) 662-8055.