When is an inspection required?
An inspection is required for all construction or work for which a
permit is required and shall be subject to inspection
by the building official and
all such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for
inspection purposes until approved by the building official.
How do I go about scheduling an inspection?
The person performing the work for inspection or the general
contractor is responsible for scheduling and ensuring the work is ready for
inspection.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an
approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances
of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or
cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction
shall not be valid.
Depending upon the type of permit and work to be performed, you may
establish an inspection at the time of permitting, or by calling the
Inspections Department at 817 222-7730. If you call before 9:00 a.m., you
can receive a morning inspection (between 9:00 a.m. and Noon). If you call
after 9:00 a.m. but before Noon, you can receive an afternoon inspection
(between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.). The telephone is answered by the Permit
Technician unless she/he is on another line, away from her/his desk, or
assisting customer(s) at the counter. Voice mail messages may also be left
after business hours.
The information needed to request an inspection is the job address,
what type of inspection you are requesting, whether you wish a morning or
afternoon inspection, and your name and a call-back phone number.
What is the cost of an inspection?
Inspection fees are paid at the time of permitting and are included in the Building Permit fees, which are based on the dollar value of the construction being done. A re-inspection
fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection where the work
the inspection was called for is not complete or when corrections were not
made. Re-inspection fees are $47.50.
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