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Residential Permits

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  • A person, firm or corporation shall not, without first obtaining a permit from the Permit Department, do the following to a structure or building service equipment:

    • Add to
    • Alter
    • Construct
    • Convert
    • Enlarge
    • Equip
    • Erect
    • Improve
    • Install
    • Maintain
    • Occupy
    • Remove
    • Repair
    • Replace
    • Use
    Residential Permits

  • To obtain a building permit the following will be required:

    1. Site plan (plot plan) - including but not limited to the proposed improvement(s) noting building:
      • Adjacent public roadways
      • Driveways
      • Existing structures
      • North point
      • Separation and setbacks
    2. Floor plan
    3. Roof plan
    4. Exterior elevations
    5. Construction details
    6. Structural plans (must include second floor framing plan when applicable)
    7. Foundation plan (must be sealed by a State of Texas Licensed Engineer)
    8. Engineering letter for foundation design is required; this letter should include a statement that the foundation has been designed specifically for soil conditions of listed lot (Must be sealed by a State of Texas Licensed Engineer)
    9. Masonry on Wood (Must be sealed by a State of Texas Licensed Engineer of built to COG detail)
    10. Electrical plan (may be combined with floor plan)
    11. Plumbing plan (may be combined with floor plan)
    12. Berry Farms and Country Ridge need drainage studies submitted in addition to building plans.
    13. Some neighborhood associations require a stamp of approval on plans. Please check with your association before submitting building plans.

    Note

    Foundation plan, details and engineer’s letter shall include:

    1. Address
    2. Subdivision
    3. Lot
    4. Block
    5. Plan number

    Plumbing Rough Inspection

    A Form Survey sealed by a State of Texas Licensed Surveyor will be required to be on site for the Plumbing Rough Inspection.

    Residential Permits

  • The amount of time varies based on the complexity of the work, but generally you can expect the following time frames:

    1. Residential building permits may take up to 7 to 10 working days
    2. Commercial building permits for new construction and remodeling could take up to 10 working days depending on the complexity
    Residential Permits

  • All inspections are to be called in by the general contractor to the Bureau Veritas at 817-335-8111 only. The general contractor is also responsible for keeping the lot and/or building site as clean as possible during construction. This will be strictly enforced. Port-A-Pots required on all sites.

    Inspections

    1. Building: layout staking foundation; framing; drives; walks; final
    2. Plumbing: ground, top out and gas; final
    3. Electrical: temporary pole; rough-in; final
    4. Heating and AC: rough; final
    5. Miscellaneous: swimming pool; lawn sprinklers; flat work

    Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.)

    City of Melissa requirements that must be completed prior to Certificate of occupancy being issued per city code; these requirements are for all properties within the City limits of Melissa:

    1. All bathrooms and kitchen counter must have GFI plugs
    2. Smoke detectors are required in all bedrooms and all halls leading to bedrooms
    3. All driveways shall be of asphalt or concrete
    4. Comply with all other City codes. The C.O. will be issued upon completion of the final inspections; a green tag stating the property is okay for C.O. is required to be furnished to City Hall
    Residential Permits