Completion Report Of Building Construction In Bexar
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There's a misconception that building a home in an unincorporated area (County) of Texas doesn't require any permits. This isn't entirely accurate. While some minor projects might not require permits, constructing a new home almost always does. The building permit in Texas Counties is often the Septic Permit.
Most buildings in Texas need a permit; exceptions include sheds <200 sqft, decks <30 inches, and fences <7 feet. Permit is required for plumbing, electrical work, residential additions, pools, and concrete pouring.
Laws in Texas are strict concerning licenses, permits, and the local building code. Which makes it all the more critical you follow them. You won't need a permit for a storage shed of less than 200 square feet not used for business, work, or as a living space in Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston, or Austin.
A building permit is required in the unincorporated areas of the county any time an individual, company, corporation, or group of individuals acting as an organization constructs, builds, or s a new building to be used for commercial, public accessible, or multi-family residential purposes; OR a pre-built building ...
NO PERMIT REQUIRED FOR: Replacement of any switch, receptacle, fuse, fan, light fixture or similar equipment that does not alter mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems. Ordinary, minor nonstructural repair(s) or remodeling such as painting, papering, siding and similar finish work.
Storage sheds that are less than 120 square feet and eight feet in height do not require a building permit, but still require Planning Division approval through an over-the-counter application called a Zoning Clearance.
Typically a building permit is required if you decide to build, remodel, repair or demolish a structure on your property. We have a few exceptions for some general repairs.
In the City of Los Angeles, if the size of floor space exceeds 120 sq. ft. or the structure is over 12 feet in height, you need a permit. Any electrical work will require an electrical permit.
