Inspections

Pursuant to City ordinance, inspections are required for:

Commercial Development Detached Buildings over 100 Sq. Ft. Irrigation Systems / Backflow Devices Residential New Homes Residential Remodels / Additions

Signs Swimming Pools Solar Water Heater Replacement Water Softeners

The contractor who is issued the permit is responsible for calling in for the inspections or ensuring that the inspections are accomplished.  The contractor or their representative must be present for each inspection.

Scheduling Inspections

To schedule an inspection contact the Building Department at (210) 698-0900 or email bcodes@fairoaksranchtx.org.  Inspections must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Inspections are done to ensure that the project is in compliance with City ordinance and state regulations. The inspection costs are included in the permit fee. 

At the completion of each inspection, the inspector will email an approval / disapproval form to the responsible party. The status of your inspection will be indicated on the form. If you have a box checked that requires a correction, that item must be corrected and inspected again for compliance before the project can proceed.

Each printed permit will indicate what inspections are required for that specific project. 

BUILDER/OWNER INFORMATION 

THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE IN EFFECT AS OF AUGUST 1, 2019 THROUGH ADOPTION BY THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES 

• INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2018 ED
• INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2018 ED
• NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2017 ED 

All permit and inspection records are kept at the Building Codes Office and are available for review.  Click here for the Public Information Request Form.