Business inspections are an important component of fire prevention activities conducted by the Las Cruces Fire Department. We conduct these inspections for the purpose of reducing the risk of fire.

Prevention Services is responsible for enforcing the state and local fire safety codes and ordinances in the City of Las Cruces. This is accomplished through the annual business inspections of all manufacturing, storage, educational, business, mercantile and places of assembly. All new businesses within the City must pass a fire department inspection prior to the issuance of a business license by the City of Las Cruces. Information on Business Registration Applications can be obtained at the Community Development Department, 575 South Alameda, 505-528-3222.

Plans Review

Prevention Services reviews all new commercial construction plans in conjunction with the Community Development Department for all new construction or alterations to structures.

We enforce code compliance using the Uniform Fire Code 1997and the Uniform Building Code 1997. We anticipate adopting the 2000 International Fire Code. Fire sprinklers must comply with NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R and fire alarms must comply with NFPA 72.

• All building construction requires a building permit

• A separate permit is required for fire sprinkler

• A separate permit is required for fire alarms
  

Contact Information:

• Business Registration Applications, building permits/submission of plans for review: Community Development Department, 575 South Alameda, 505-528-3222.

• Available water/fire flow information: Water Resources Department, 680 Motel Boulevard, 505-528-3515.

• Questions specific to the fire code: Fire Prevention Services, 201 E. Picacho or call 505-528-4150. e-mail: tbrown@las-cruces.org
  

Fire Safety Education for the Work Place

Prevention Services offers instruction and information in work place safety including fire extinguisher training (with and without with live fire), general workplace fire safety, evacuation drills and assistance with workplace emergency planning. Contact our office located at 201 E. Picacho or call 505-528-4150.