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Building Permits & Inspections
COVID-19 Update
View the Building Permits and Inspections COVID-19 Action Plan here.
Re-Inspection Fee Update
Features
- Monthly Building Permit Activity Reports
- Daily Inspections
- Interactive House for Residential Development Information
- FY 20-21 Fee Schedule
What requires a permit?
- Pools and Spas - in-ground and above ground
- Retaining Walls - new or repairs/replacements
- Storage Buildings
- Fences - new or repairs/replacements
- Irrigation System - new or repairs/replacements
- Patio Covers
- Pergolas
- This is not an all-inclusive list. For more information please contact the Permits and Inspections office, 817-426-9632.
Adopted Building Code
City Council approved the adoption of the 2015 International Building Codes on March 4, 2019. The Building Permits and Inspections Department will begin enforcing the new codes on April 1, 2019.
Adopted Amendments to these codes can be viewed here.
2015 International Building Code
2015 International Mechanical Code
2015 International Residential Code
2015 International Plumbing Code
2015 International Energy Conservation Code
2015 International Fire Code
2015 International Fuel Gas Code
2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
Visit ICCSAFE.ORG to view these codes online for free in their entirety.
Suggestions
The Building Permits and Inspections department is seeking ways to better serve our customers. If you have had any experiences with this department and have any comments or suggestions on how we may improve our processes, please let us know. Is there something that we currently do not offer that would make your experience easier? We would like to hear about them.
Please Submit your comments or suggestions.