Building Inspections

The Permitting and Development Center (PDC) will be closed for the Christmas holidays on Dec. 24-25, 2024. Online and in-person services will resume Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. The PDC will also be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, with online and in-person services resuming on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.  For a complete listing of City of Austin closures, visit the Official City Holidays webpage.

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:

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

• Find Your Inspector - search by address, find inspectors and contact information.
• Virtual Inspection Program ^(PDF)

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:

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

Log into the AB+C Portal.

 

  Enter your PR number

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

 

  Select Permit/Case Number

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

 

  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 and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code .

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 permit, withdrawing 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 Building Inspection Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Commercial Mechanical Inspection Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Commercial Plumbing Inspection Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Commercial Electrical Inspection Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Tree Protection and Erosion/Sedimentation Controls Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Process Flowchart ^(PDF)

Commercial Inspection Checklists

• Building Final ^(PDF)
• Building Framing ^(PDF)
• Building Insulation ^(PDF)
• Building Interior Wallboard ^(PDF)
• Building Layout/Foundation ^(PDF)
• Building Pre-Construction ^(PDF)
• Building TCO ^(PDF)
• Electrical Final ^(PDF)
• Electrical Grounding ^(PDF)
• Electrical Rough  ^(PDF)
• Electrical Slab ^(PDF)
• Electrical TCO ^(PDF)
• Electrical Temporary ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Cooler/Freezer Rough ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Final ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Rough ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Stove Hood Rough ^(PDF)
• Mechanical TCO ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Temporary Gas ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Vent ^(PDF)
• Multifamily Dwelling Permanent Power ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Final ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Fire Line Rough ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Gas Rough ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Gas Yard Line ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Interior Water Lines ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Pre-Pour ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Rough ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Sewer Yard Line ^(PDF)
• Plumbing TCO ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Temporary Gas ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Top-Out ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Water Yard Line ^(PDF)

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:

• Building and Trade Contractor Services
• Commercial Building Plan Review

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

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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

 

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.

• Not for permitting questions. You will be redirected to the Building and Trade Contractor Services webpage.

Expected Appointment Duration: 15 minutes
 

 

Residential 

Residential Process Flowcharts

• Manufactured Homes Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Residential Building Inspection Flowchart ^(PDF)
• Tree Protection and Erosion/Sedimentation Controls Flowchart ^(PDF)

Residential Inspection Checklists 

• Building Final ^(PDF)
• Building Foundation ^(PDF)
• Building Framing ^(PDF)
• Building Insulation ^(PDF)
• Building Layout ^(PDF)
• Building TCO ^(PDF)
• Building Wallboard ^(PDF)
• Electrical Final ^(PDF)
• Electrical Ground ^(PDF)
• Electrical Rough ^(PDF)
• Electrical Slab ^(PDF)
• Electrical Temporary ^(PDF)
• Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Final ^(PDF)
• Mechanical Rough ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Final ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Rough ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Sewer Yard Line ^(PDF)
• Plumbing Top-Out ^(PDF)
• Swimming Pool and Spa ^(PDF)

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:

• Building and Trade Contractor Services
• Residential Building Plan Review

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

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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

 

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

 

Residential Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Inspections Questions