Building Permits & Inspections

permit webpage buttonsPLEASE NOTE: Beginning on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the City of Burleson will no longer conduct general fire code plans review internally. Moving forward, it will be required for plans to be submitted to an accepted third-party from the list of agencies below prior to submittal.  3rd Party Fire Code Plan Review

This is the same process that is currently in place for fire alarm and fire sprinkler plans. 

**Building Permit Fee Updates**

Residential Permit Fees                                                  Commercial Permit Fees

Features

What requires a permit?

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.