What documentation/information is needed when applying for a commercial Building Permit?
1. Building construction plans with engineer’s and/or architect’s
seal (as required by state law) – two (2) complete sets (including
site plans and landscape plans).
2. One (1) additional set of electrical and/or mechanical plans that
include fire protection information, as well as any plans
designating fire protection (as applicable).
3. Site plans – two (2).
4. Plat – one (1) copy of the property’s certified, recorded plat.
5. Landscape plan – two (2) copies of landscape plan (minimum size
11”x17”) – if required – for landscape plan review.
6. Energy Code review sheet.
7. TDLR number if construction is a commercial project exceeding
$50,000 in valuation.

What documentation/information is needed when applying for a residential Building Permit?
1. A legal site plan of the property – This may be obtained from the
Tarrant County Courthouse in deeds and records. On the site plan,
show where all existing buildings are located and the location of
the proposed building or addition.
2. Two sets of drawings on paper that is at least 8”x11” in size.
3. A description of how the building or addition will be constructed –
Show roof, walls, foundation specifications, elevations of front and
side.
4. Name & phone number of owner/general contractor doing the job.
5. Value of the job
6. There are exceptions – where speaking with the building inspector
may be necessary.
7. If permitting a new commercial building or remodeling an existing
commercial building, a certificate of occupancy may have to be
obtained.