Building Codes

In order to help insure the public safety, health and general welfare of the citizens within the corporate city limits of Fair Oaks Ranch, all buildings and certain other construction projects are permitted and inspected by the Building Department.

Building codes are adopted, and from time to time updated and or amended. Currently in effect are the International Building Codes 2021 Edition and its adjunctive codes, as well as the National Electric Code 2020 Edition.

The Building Department ensures compliance with adopted codes and ordinances of the City of Fair Oaks Ranch, processes building permits, performs inspections, and registers contractors.

On November 18th, 2021 the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council passed Ordinance No. 2021-07 limiting the hours of construction within the city.  Click here to view Hours of Construction.

Should you be planning a project and have any questions concerning building, please contact the Building Department  at 210-698.0900 ext. 201 or email us at bcodes@fairoaksranchtx.org.

It is the responsibility of the homeowner/contractor to verify and obtain necessary deed and covenants permits and approvals from the governing architectural review committee prior to commencing construction.

Building permit fees vary based on the type of project.  Click Building Permit Fee Schedule to view the fees.

PERMIT PACKET LINKS

New Home
Fence
Addition Remodels

Residential New Home

Fences

Residential Remodels / Additions

Water Heater Softener
Detached Building
Pool
Irrigation

Water Heater / Softeners

Detached Buildings

Swimming Pools

     Irrigation /          Backflow
Solar
Sign
Miscellaneous
Solar Panels
Signs
Miscellaneous

Building Codes In Effect

Notice 

BUILDER/OWNER INFORMATION THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 7, 2022 THROUGH ADOPTION BY THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES 

  • INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2021 ED
  • INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 2021 ED
  • NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 2020 ED