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Building Inspections FAQ
- As a homeowner doing my own work at my home, when am I required to obtain a permit?
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As a homeowner, you are required to obtain the same permits that a contractor would. Depending on the type of project, a permit may be required. If you are questioning whether your project requires a permit and inspections, please contact our office at 972-346-3502.
- Why should my contractor obtain the permit instead of me, as the homeowner?
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A hired contractor is required to obtain the permit for work they are performing because they are required to be registered with the Town and are responsible for ensuring the work meets Town ordinance and code requirements. Always ask to see the permit before work begins.
- How can I find out which contractors are registered with the Town?
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To request a list of specific types of contractors who are currently registered with the Town, please contact our office at 972-346-3502 or send your request by emailing Permits.
- How long will it take to get my permit application reviewed?
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- Minor Permits: Five business days
- Minor Permits include Swimming Pools, Accessories, Signs, Fences, Flatworks, etc.
- Residential Permits:
- 1st round - ten business days
- 2nd round and above - five business days
- Residential Permits include New Homes, Residential Remodels, Additions, etc.
- Commercial Permits:
- 1st round - twenty business days
- 2nd round and above - ten business days
- Commercial Permits: include Stand-alone Buildings, Shell Buildings, Remodels, Tenant Finish Outs, Additions, etc.
- Minor Permits: Five business days
- How long is my permit valid for after being issued?
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Most permits expire 180 days from the date of issuance or the date of your last approved inspection, whichever is most recent.
- My Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is telling me that I cannot build my project. Is this true?
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While your project may be approved by the Town, deed restrictions and HOA covenants should be verified prior to applying for a permit, as they may supersede Town requirements. The Town does not enforce deed restrictions and/or HOA covenants.
- Are subcontractors required to pull separate permits for larger projects?
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No. The general contractor shall obtain the permit and list the subcontractors (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) that will be working on the jobsite. The subcontractors shall be registered to work in the Town. If a subcontractor is doing work after the main permit (the permit issued to the general contractor) has been finaled, then the subcontractor shall obtain a separate permit.