Building Safety DivisionThe division issues building and trade permits, and conducts inspections for residential and commercial new construction, additions and remodel work. All permits are issued and inspections are completed according to the Uniform Administrative Code of the City of Albuquerque.https://www.cabq.gov/planning/building-safety-divisionhttps://www.cabq.gov/@@site-logo/seal-small.png
Building Safety Division
The division issues building and trade permits, and conducts inspections for residential and commercial new construction, additions and remodel work. All permits are issued and inspections are completed according to the Uniform Administrative Code of the City of Albuquerque.
Announcements:
No Plumbing or Mechanical inspections will be scheduled for December 7, 2022 due to State Plumbing/Mechanical Buearu Chief scheduled summit meeting. Any inspection requests will be rescheduled for December 8, 2022.
Effective September 1, 2022, the City of Albuquerque will review all permits in accordance with the following adopted codes:
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
2021 Uniform Mechanical Code
2022 Uniform Administrative Code.
Please contact 505.924.3320 with questions or concerns.
Mission Statement
The City of Albuquerque’s Building Safety Division ensures the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by administration and enforcement of the Uniform Administrative Code and the adopted Technical Codes. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We promote the continued development of a safe and prosperous community by utilizing the building codes to protect life, limb and property and building positive working relationships with the construction industry. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent. The division is dedicated to make Albuquerque a better place to live and work.
How We Serve You
The Building Safety Division is lead by a Chief Building Office who is dedicated to providing a staff of Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, Plan Reviewers and Planning Assistants who serve our community with integrity.
The basic duties of the Building Safety Division are:
Review permit applications
Issue permits
Perform inspections
Enforce the City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative
Code and all required building codes.
Contact Information
Plaza Del Sol
600 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Building Safety Division – main line: (505) 924-3320
Access valuable resources that can help you determine the type of permit you need.
How do I get a permit?
Applying for a building or construction trade permit is fast and easy.
How do I submit project plans?
An electronic plan review process, called ePlan, is available to anyone applying for a building permit.
I'm looking for an expedited process?
FasTrax is a fee-based expedited plan review process available to those seeking a building permit.
How much are permit fees?
Use one of the estimator tools to help find out the cost of a permit.
How do I pay permit fees?
You can view and pay outstanding permit fees.
How do I schedule an inspection?
Find out when inspections are required and how to request an inspection.
How do I check my permit status?
Find out when inspections are required and how to request an inspection.
How do I cancel a permit?
Find out when inspections are required and how to request an inspection.
How do I ask for public records?
Find out when inspections are required and how to request an inspection.
How can I find Building Safety resources?
Review valuable resources to make the permitting process go smoothly and without delay, including handouts, calculators and worksheets.
How do I contact the Building Safety Division?
Review valuable resources to make the permitting process go smoothly and without delay.
How do I find building codes?
Find current code information for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, etc.
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