Building Inspections

AB+C Portal Update: A new AB+C Portal was recently launched. Please use the AB+C Manual (PDF) for help as we update the steps on this webpage.


After you activate your permits, you will coordinate each stage of construction with the appropriate inspections by the City. Inspections are the final steps in the development and permitting process and ensure that everything is being built as approved and following public health and safety regulations. The Building Inspection Division (BID) performs inspections on new construction, remodels, and trades (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) to ensure compliance with applicable building codes.

An inspection may occur during construction or upon completion of the permitted work, but it is up to the applicant to schedule one. Inspections can be scheduled online via the AB+C Portal or by phone. Depending on the scope of work, a final inspection may lead to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, which ensures a structure is safe for occupancy. Visit Certificate of Occupancy for information on obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO).

For general questions or emergency inspections, please email Building Inspections.

 

What you will find on this page:

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General

 

Commercial

Residential

 

 

Schedule an Inspection 

The permit holder and owner-general contractor are responsible for ensuring the proper sequence of inspections. However, anyone associated with the permit can schedule an inspection: the general contractor, the homeowner (if listed as the general contractor on the permit), the trade contractor, or their official agents. You can schedule an inspection online or by phone. Visit the Schedule a Building Inspection webpage to learn more.


General

Resources
Printing Approved Plan Set 

The permit holder and owner-general contractor must ensure that a paper copy of the approved plan set is available on-site for review by the City inspections staff. Failure to provide the City-approved set of plans may result in failed inspections and delays in receiving a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy. 

Permits Issued before COVID Operations (before March 16, 2020)

An approved plan set was provided to the individual who picked up and paid for the permits. 

If the plan set has been misplaced, please submit a Public Information Request (PIR) to retrieve the original from off-site storage. Staff will provide a cost estimate for this retrieval and will work with customers directly to send the original for copying/scanning. The reprographics company of choice will charge the customer for the copies and scans.

Permits that have expired under City Orders

Please reference the latest City Order. Permits that have expired during an extension of development deadline dates can be reactivated by submitting a request using the online Building and Trade Contractor Services Request Form. Building and Trade Contractor Services will reactivate permits that fall within the deadline extension range.

Please contact Commercial or Residential Intake if you cannot locate the plans. Staff will verify that plans are available for download on the AB+C Portal. 

 

Permits Issued DURING COVID Operations (after March 16, 2020)

Plans that were approved during COVID operations can be downloaded from the AB+C Portal using the original Plan Review number (PR#) or address:


step 1   Visit the Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal

Log into the AB+C Portal.

 

step 2   Enter your PR number

In the Search by Permit number, please enter your Plan Review (PR) number, as shown below:

 

step 3   Select Permit/Case Number

Select the applicable Permit/Case number associated with your scope of work:

 

step 4   Select Permit/Case Number

Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the item you would like to download in the Folder Attachment section:

Code Information 

The City of Austin follows the 2021 International Building Codes external link and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code external link.

Local amendments to the International Building Codes are included in the City’s Building Technical Codes. View the Technical Codes and code interpretations for each discipline.

Building Inspection is the approval authority for all inspections regulated by the following Technical Codes:

Commercial Building Code (International Building Code)
Applies to all structures other than one-and-two-family dwellings and townhomes and applies to construction when a building is remodeled, or there is a change of occupancy.

Residential One-and-Two-Family Dwelling Code (International Residential Code)
Applies to all one-and-two-family dwellings and townhouses and includes mechanical, plumbing, and energy system requirements.

Plumbing Code (Uniform Plumbing Code)
Applies to all plumbing system installations. In addition, natural gas installations are also regulated by the plumbing code.

Commercial Mechanical Code (Uniform Mechanical Code)
Applies to all mechanical systems regulated by the Commercial Building Code.

Electrical Code (National Electrical Code)
Applies to all electrical systems installed in the jurisdiction.

The Energy Code (PDF) (International Energy Conservation Code)
Applies to all commercial and residential projects.

 

Appeals of code interpretations may be heard before the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, the Electric Board, or the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Solar Board.

Austin’s Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance requires affected projects to divert waste from the landfill. General contractors must reuse or recycle at least 50% of construction debris and submit a construction recycling report online when the final building inspection is requested.

For more information about codes and regulations, visit Codes, Resources, and Tools.

 

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Inspection
  1. Verify work is complete before the scheduled inspection. 
     
  2. Verify all deficiencies have been corrected for re-inspections.
     
  3. Schedule the inspection on the Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal and use the Inspection Comment Tool.
     
  4. Ensure the job site is accessible and special access information is provided directly to the assigned inspector or listed on inspection request comments.
     
  5. Ensure the job site address is posted and visible from the street, including all unit's on-site identification.
     
  6. Ensure the latest city-approved plans are accessible for inspection staff.
     
  7. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded to the permit.
     
  8. Ensure all prerequisite inspections are completed before requesting a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or final building inspection.
     
  9. Ensure someone familiar with the project is available and communicate with your inspector during the inspection.
     
  10. Review the building inspections webpage for the latest updates. 
One-Time Inspections Phone List

If you are receiving error messages in reference to one-time inspections when attempting to schedule the 112 Final Building, you will need to contact the Partner Department/Division Contact to ask them to clear the "one-time inspections" so you can schedule the 112 Final Building. 

Please note: Environmental Inspections must be scheduled through the Environmental Inspections webpage. All other inspections can be scheduled by emailing or calling that department. 

Inspection Type   Email Phone

Environmental Inspections

600 - EV TCO Occupancy

601 - EV TCO Stocking

617 - Landscape TCO Occupancy

618 - Landscape TCO Stocking

602 - Environmental Inspection

603 - Landscaping

Environmental Pre-Construction &

Residential Tree Inspections

 

environmental.inspections@austintexas.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

Douglas.Dear@austintexas.gov

512-974-2278

 

 

 

 

 

 

737-213-0832

Fire Department

605 - Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

607 - Fire TCO Stocking

608 - Fire TCP Occupancy

609 - Fire

  fireprevention@austintexas.gov

512-974-0153

Option 3

Austin Water

610 - AW Temp Utilities

611 - Water Tap

612 - On-Site Sewage Facility Inspections (OSSF)

625 - Auxiliary Water Inspection

 

awtaps@austintexas.gov

 

 

OSSF@austintexas.gov

Charles.Deatherage@austintexas.gov 

512-972-1000

Option 3

 

512-972-0050

512-972-1076

Austin Public Health
(located at RLC, 1520 Rutherford Ln)

613 - Health TCO Stocking

614 - Health TCO Occupancy

615 - Health Inspections

  ehsd.service@austintexas.gov

512-978-0300

Atmos Energy    

888-286-6700

Emergency:
866-322-8667

Centerpoint Energy   servicepermit@centerpointenergy.com

 

Texas Gas Services    

866-206-9587

 

How to Prevent a Permit from Expiring

Visit the Modify a Permit webpage to learn more about reactivating an expired permitwithdrawing an active or pending permit, and extending the expiration date of an active permit.

 


Commercial 

Commercial Special Inspection Process

A Statement of Special Inspections form must be completed for projects submitted after February 13, 2017. In addition, a field folder will be issued with the permit when a special inspection is required. The field folder must be kept on-site at all times and include a special inspection log and other forms to be completed by the special inspector/testing agency.
View the Special Inspection process (PDF).
View the Special Inspection forms.

Commercial Process Flowcharts
Commercial Inspection Checklists
Commercial Building Inspector Phone List

If you have an active permit, you can contact:

  1. Your assigned Building Inspector to share details like the gate or lock box code and when you plan to arrive.
  2. The Inspection Supervisor if you have questions about building codes.

For general building and permit-related questions, please contact the following divisions:

Visit the About Development Services webpage to view live chat hours.


Find Your Inspector - search by address, find inspectors and contact information.


Commercial | Administration | Right of Way (ROW) 
 

Commercial Building Inspectors

Name   Email Phone
Joshua Williams - Supervisor   joshua.williams3@austintexas.gov 512-665-0400
Jerry Andrews   jerry.andrews@austintexas.gov 512-999-6845
Tannen Andrews   tannen.andrews@austintexas.gov 737-262-2288
Jack Garcia   jack.garcia@austintexas.gov 512-264-5106
Jose Leyva   jose.leyva2@austintexas.gov 512-450-4962
Scott Roberts   scott.roberts@austintexas.gov 512-552-7484

Commercial Plumbing Inspectors

Name   Email Phone
Chad Watson - Supervisor    chad.watson@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-2946
Cell: 512-228-6146

Phillip Cantrell   phillip.cantrell@austintexas.gov

512-577-9501

Joe Hernandez   joe.hernandez2@austintexas.gov

512-905-1972

Aaron Hibbs   aaron.hibbs@austintexas.gov 512-264-4013
Chris Phillips   chris.phillips@austintexas.gov 512-228-2697
Michelle Riffe   michelle.riffe@austintexas.gov 512-299-3857
Jason Samsel   jason.samsel@austintexas.gov 512-300-9823
Philip Sughrue   philip.sughrue@austintexas.gov 512-293-6300
Don "Kyle" Welch   don.welch@austintexas.gov 512-545-3521

Commercial Mechanical Inspectors

Name   Email Phone
Charles Ablanedo - Supervisor    charles.ablanedo@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-9027
Cell: 512-665-1581

Leonard Gonzales   leonard.gonzales@austintexas.gov

512-299-7179

Jonathan Herrin   jonathan.herrin@austintexas.gov 512-999-2419
Joshua Ojeda   joshua.ojeda@austintexas.gov 512-705-3927
Patrick Pena   patrick.pena@austintexas.gov 512-633-4906


Commercial Electrical Inspectors

Name   Email Phone
Hyatt Dunn - Supervisor    hyatt.dunn@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-978-6402
Cell: 512-226-3396

David Bernier   david.bernier@austintexas.gov

512-317-1046

Keith Cameron   keith.cameron@austintexas.gov

512-554-9685

Jonathan Cervantes   jonathan.cervantes@austintexas.gov 

512-497-9638

Martin Johnsen   martin.johnsen@austintexas.gov

512-366-0546

Dan Kiser   dan.kiser@austintexas.gov

512-903-8919

Tim York   timothy.york@austintexas.gov

512-905-1749

Commercial Division Manager

Name   Email Phone
Marty Starrett - Manager    martin.starrett@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-3488

Inspection Administration

Name   Email Phone
Rick Arzola - Business Process Specialist   rick.arzola@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-2417
Cell: 512-550-5836

Gloria Alvarado - Business Process Specialist   gloria.alvarado2@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-978-4646
Cell: 512-264-4842

Building and Trade Contractor Services Administration

Visit the Building and Trade Contractor Services webpage for more information and to chat with staff during business hours.

Name   Email Phone
Maria Jaramillo - Manager   maria.jaramillo@austintexas.gov

512-974-2907

Josh Davis - Supervisor   joshua.davis@austintexas.gov

512-974-2940

Jessica Surber - Supervisor   jessica.surber@austintexas.gov 512-974-9236

Right of Way (ROW)

Name   Email Phone
Right of Way Division   rightofway@austintexas.gov

512-974-7828

Commercial Appointments and Contact

Contact Us

For general questions, email us at building.inspections@austintexas.gov

For Commercial and technical inspection questions for your approved and active permit, please email the appropriate contact below:

Building - joshua.williams3@austintexas.gov
Mechanical - charles.ablanedo@austintexas.gov
Electrical - hyatt.dunn@austintexas.gov
Plumbing - chad.watson@austintexas.gov
 

Appointments

Appointments are only for questions about general inspection policies and procedures for Commercial Inspections.

Expected Appointment Duration: 15 minutes
 

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Residential 

Residential Process Flowcharts
Residential Inspection Checklists 
Residential Building Inspector Phone List

If you have an active permit, you can contact:

  1. Your assigned Building Inspector to share details like the gate or lock box code and when you plan to arrive.
  2. The Inspection Supervisor if you have questions about building codes.

For general building and permit-related questions, please contact the following divisions:

Visit the About Development Services webpage to view live chat hours.


Find Your Inspector - search by address, find inspectors and contact information.


Residential | Administration | Right of Way (ROW) 

Residential Inspections - Northwest Austin Territory

Name   Email Phone
Charles MacConnell - Supervisor    charles.macconnell@austintexas.gov

512-647-8034

Victor Acquarola   victor.acquarola@austintexas.gov

512-363-0772

Gerard Ambrose   gerard.ambrose@austintexas.gov

512-584-3149

Mike Franke   mike.franke@austintexas.gov

512-203-3662

Niko Lanzi   niko.lanzi@austintexas.gov 512-574-8049
Felicia Milligan   felicia.milligan@austintexas.gov

737-231-6292

Frank Nanyes     frank.nanyes@austintexas.gov 512-599-7705
David Perez   davidc.perez@austintexas.gov

512-457-1820

Jim Richerson     jim.richerson@austintexas.gov

512-571-7930


Residential Inspections - Northeast Austin Territory

Name   Email Phone
Pat Wheeless - Supervisor    patrick.wheeless@austintexas.gov

512-905-1403

Anthony Andrews   anthony.andrews@austintexas.gov

512-545-3441

Sean Cockrell   sean.cockrell@austintexas.gov

512-552-8540

Brandon Huerta   brandon.huerta@austintexas.gov

512-645-7917

Derek Jacob   derek.jacob@austintexas.gov

512-203-3596

Anthony Rainey   anthony.raineyz@austintexas.gov

512-550-5280

Bob Reed   bob.reed@austintexas.gov

737-240-1866

Noe Rodriguez   noe.rodriguez@austintexas.gov

512-574-2543


Residential Inspections - Southwest Austin Territory

Name   Email Phone
Joey Martinez - Supervisor    joey.martinez@austintexas.gov

512-545-3154

DeeAnn Afra   deeann.afra@austintexas.gov

512-351-2631

Karran Guillory   karaan.guillory@austintexas.gov

512-436-1062

Dale Heberling   dale.heberling@austintexas.gov

512-351-1438

Isaac Martinez    isaac.martinez2@austintexas.gov

512-435-7261

Sean McMullen        sean.mcmullen@austintexas.gov

512-774-2872

Jimmy Patina   jimmy.patina@austintexas.gov 

512-460-0997

Robin Quick   robin.quick@austintexas.gov

512-457-1003

Levi Singleton   levi.singleton@austintexas.gov

512-521-4922


Residential Inspections - Southeast Austin Territory

Name   Email Phone
Aaron Finney - Supervisor    aaron.finney@austintexas.gov

512-767-2134

Stein Antonsson   steinberg.antonsson@austintexas.gov

512-228-8196

Colby Gary   colby.gary@austintexas.gov

512-560-4626

Andrew Lopez   andrew.lopez@austintexas.gov

512-576-6096

Ralph Martinez   ralph.martinez@austintexas.gov

512-665-0177

Hector Nava   hector.nava@austintexas.gov

512-850-0843

Grant Neeley   grant.neeley@austintexas.gov

512-287-1824

Ryan Palumbo   ryan.palumbo@austintexas.gov

512-203-2178

Adrian Rios   adrian.rios@austintexas.gov

512-771-9514

Residential Division Manager

Name   Email Phone
Scott Cochran - Manager    scott.cochran@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-2729

Inspection Administration

Name   Email Phone
Rick Arzola - Business Process Specialist   rick.arzola@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-974-2417
Cell: 512-550-5836

Gloria Alvarado - Business Process Specialist   gloria.alvarado2@austintexas.gov

Office: 512-978-4646
Cell: 512-264-4842

Building and Trade Contractor Services Administration

Visit the Building and Trade Contractor Services webpage for more information and to chat with staff during business hours.

Name   Email Phone
Maria Jaramillo - Manager   maria.jaramillo@austintexas.gov

512-974-2907

Josh Davis - Supervisor   joshua.davis@austintexas.gov

512-974-2940

Jessica Surber - Supervisor   jessica.surber@austintexas.gov

512-974-9236

 

Right of Way (ROW)

Name   Email Phone
Right of Way Division   rightofway@austintexas.gov

512-974-7828

Residential Appointments and Contact

Contact Us

For general questions, please email us at building.inspections@austintexas.gov.

 

Appointments

Ask inspection questions related to residential building codes, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes for approved and active permits. Also, ask questions regarding building and trade inspection policies and procedures. 

Expected Appointment Duration: 30 minutes 

 

Residential Building Inspection Questions

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Residential Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Inspections Questions

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