Plan Review & Field Service Inspections


​Building Inspection

Building Inspection Procedures


Inspections
Inspections are still occurring under the normal process. Please request an inspection by using the online inspection system or automated phone system. Click here for more information about inspections.

Contact a District Office.

General Building Code, Zoning, Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and Consulting/Questions

Email biadmin@dallascityhall.com.  This team can assist you with:

  • General Zoning questions.
  • Certificate of Occupancy (CO) questions
  • Permit Applicant Name Change.
  • Permit Submittal / Paper application Process / Addendums
  • Forms and Fees, including refunds.
  • Contractor Registration/Trade questions.
  • Permit or CO Application Status
  • Accessory Structures
  • Clean and Show Permits
  • Demolition Permits
  • Barricade Permits
  • Excavation Permits
  • Swimming Pool/Spa Permits
  • Solar Panel Permits
  • Fence Permits
  • Tent Permits (commercial accommodations, retail services, special events, etc.)
  • Call (214) 948-4075 or (214) 948-4581.  Information will be logged, and staff will contact the applicant to discuss the project
Contractor Registration / Trade Questions
  • Apply for trade permits https://developdallas.dallascityhall.com.
  • Contractor registrations may be dropped off at Room 118 and staff will contact the applicant regarding payments once the application has been processed.

Residential Permits [Single-Family New and Additions]

  • Apply at https://plansubmittal.dallascityhall.com.
  • If you are a homeowner submitting a permit for your own property and you cannot submit using our online ProjectDox system, please use our Drop-Off Submission process.  You are required to pay for your permit.  The staff will notify you when the permit is complete.

Residential Code Questions including re-roof [Single-Family New and Additions]

Email biresidential@dallascityhall.com.  This team can assist you with:

  • Single Family and Duplex Residential Code requirements/questions.
  • Zoning Questions related to Single Family Projects.
  • Residential Roof Repair questions.

Commercial Building Code, including Commercial Building Re-roof, Access Control Questions

Email bibuildingcode@dallascityhall.com.  This team can assist you with: 

  • Commercial Building Code requirements/questions.
  • Access Control questions.
  • Occupant Load Calculation for Restaurants and Food Establishments.
  • Commercial Roof Repair questions.
  • High-Piled Storage
  • Storm Shelter Requirements (ICC 500 Standard)

Restaurant and Projects including food service areas within Commercial Building Questions

Email birestaurantplanreview@dallascityhall.com.  

Green/Energy Code Questions

Email bigreencode@dallascityhall.com.   

Plumbing and Mechanical Code Questions

Includes questions about floor drains, grease traps (interceptors), HVAC, and vent hoods:  Email Terry Johnson.   

Electrical Code Questions

Email Albin Kneggs.   

Fire Code Questions

Pre-Development Meetings and Questions

Email Margie Saabedra.   

Sign Questions

Email Jason Pool or call (214) 948-4392.
Also visit our Signs page for answers to most questions.   

Addressing Questions

Email Kevin DelgadoRachel Power or Richard Ra.   

Engineering (Private Development) Questions

Call (214) 948-4205.

Board of Adjustment Submittals

If you need to submit an application for a Board of Adjustment case your submittal paperwork will be collected by the front staff in Room 105, date and time stamped, and provided to the Board of Adjustment Plans Examiner. You will be contacted by a staff member with further instructions and/or updates.

Conservation District Consultations

Email Melissa Parent or Trevor Brown.
Consultations are held on Wednesday mornings between 8:00-12:00.    Please call (214) 948-4480  for questions regarding conservation districts.

Arborist Consultations
  • Arborist consultations are conducted on a first come, first served basis.  You can arrange an appointment by calling (214) 948-4480 and ask to speak with an Arborist.
  • If you need a signature for an Early Release please sign-in at the customer service desk in Room 105 and one of the arborists will assist you.