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* Fees will be added once a permit is received and will need to be paid before plans are sent to plan review. 

To submit the required documents

  1. Click Review Project
  2. Click First Review  
  3. Click Upload Documents for Review.

Upload all documents listed in the required documents listed below.

Permit Portal

What You Will Need to Complete the Permit Process

Please apply for your Certificate of Occupancy permit using the information below.   

Ensure you have all of the following items as applicable to submit for an accessory structure permit. 

You will need to upload the following documents with your permit application:(City Building Inspection Department may request additional information if necessary)

***Drawings must be drawn to scale, dimensioned and of sufficient clarity.

  1. Permit Application
  2. Detailed Floor Plan
  3. Commercial Water Application submitted, and payment made. ($400)
  4. Application for water and sewer taps if applicable. 
  5. Knox box
  6. Driveway approaches and drainage culverts (engineered plans – driveways accessing State Highways requite TXDOT permit)
  7. TDLR # (Projects Valued over $50,000)
  8. Asbestos Survey
  9. Sign Permit Application
  10. Customer Service Inspection Application
  11. Fire & Safety Inspection Application
  12. Food Establishment Permit Application (if applicable)

You will upload all of the above documents after completing the registration on the permit portal as described above. 

What to Know About the Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

The Certificate of Occupancy inspection is an inspection for life and safety items and general maintenance. Some common items noted during inspection are listed below. This list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

1. Doors to exterior should not have double key locks, slide bolts, or other locking devices other than thumb turn lock or bolt.

2. When required, illuminated exit signs must be in good working order.

3. Address and suite # must be posted on the building in 6” minimum numbers on a contrasting background clearly visible from the street.

4. Every Space must have 24-hour access to the electric panel, which serves that space.

5. Missing circuit breakers or knockouts in electric panels and junction boxes must be filled.

6. Broken or damaged electrical fixtures and cover plates must be repaired or replaced.

7. Added electrical fixtures and outlets must comply with the National Electric Code.

8. Hose bibs should have vacuum breakers.

9. Plumbing fixtures must be in good working order.

10. Any unused plumbing must be capped.

11. Gas appliances and heaters must be properly vented and installed.

Permit Applications

Contents
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Sign Permit Application
Fire & Life Safety Inspection Registration
Food Establishment Permit Application

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