Building Permits in Richardson

Richardson's Building Inspection division administers building permits, plan review and inspections.

Current adopted codes

Richardson states that the City Council adopted the 2021 International Codes and 2020 National Electrical Code, with regional and local amendments, on April 24, 2023. The listed family includes the 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC, IFC and ISPSC.

Permits and review

Permit requirements depend on the work and applicable city code. Applicants should use Building Inspection's current permit materials and adopted-code amendments rather than assuming that minor work is exempt. No generic review-time estimate is stated here because the official adopted-code page does not establish one for all permit types.

Inspections

Required inspections depend on the permit and scope. Applicants should use Richardson Building Inspection's current scheduling instructions and obtain final approval before treating permitted work as complete.

Fees and professional requirements

Fees vary by permit and scope. Texas contractor licensing and architect/engineer requirements are trade- and project-specific; this guide therefore does not impose a universal design-professional seal requirement.

Official sources

• Richardson adopted codes: https://www.cor.net/departments/building-inspection/adopted-codes
• Richardson Building Inspection: https://www.cor.net/departments/building-inspection

Disclaimer: Verify current amendments, fees, inspections and project-specific professional requirements with Richardson Building Inspection before filing.