Inspections
Responsibilities of this division consist of the inspection of construction and demolition of residential and commercial properties inside the city limits. A Building Permit Application must be submitted and building officials must approve the plans for the construction before construction can begin. After construction has begun, building inspectors perform a number of inspections to ensure that the building meets local and state codes including (if necessary):
- A foundation and frame inspection
- A gas inspection on natural gas systems
- A mechanical inspection
- An electrical inspection
- A water and yard line inspection of the plumbing systems
Once all inspections are satisfactory, a Certificate of Occupancy is granted. All inspections can be scheduled by calling (512) 446-2511.
Building Codes
The city has adopted the following codes:
- 2005 National Electrical Code
- 2006 International Building Code
- 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2006 International Fire Code
- 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2006 International Mechanical Code
- 2006 International Plumbing Code
- 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
You can order all adopted codes through the International Code Council. For more information about building inspection requirements and permits, please view the Building Inspection Brochure.
