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BUILDING INSPECTION

2118 S. Uhl Rd.
Glenn Heights, TX 75154
Phone: 972-274-5100
 
Building Official: Gerry Tremblay
Email: buildinginspector@glennheights.com
 
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

24-hour Inspection Request: (972) 223-1690 ext. 314
 
MISSION
The mission of the Building Inspection Department is to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public by enforcing approved building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical code regulations within the City.
Notices - Quick Links
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
972-274-5100
24-hour Inspection Request:
(972) 223-1690 ext. 314
Building Inspection is responsible for:
 
  • Issuing Permits
  • Enforcement of applicable ordinances relating to the Building Inspection Division
  • Investigating violations and taking necessary action to obtain compliance - including issuance of citations
  • Establishing maximum occupant capacity
  • Processing Special House-moving requests
  • Temporary Use Permits, Zoning
Requesting Permits
 
Permits are required before performing any new construction or any addition, alteration or repair of existing buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work. If you have questions please contact the Building Inspection office at 972-274-5100.
 
Permits are required for the following:
 
  • Commercial and Residential
    - New construction
    - Interior remodels
    - Additions
    - Alterations
    - Repairs
  • Plumbing, electrical, mechanical and construction of interior walls greater than 5 feet 10 inches in height
  • Construction of retaining walls over 4 feet in height
  • Certificates of Occupancy (any time the occupant of a building or space changes)
  • Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, accessory buildings, lawn irrigation systems, decks and patio covers
  • Temporary uses and structures such as tents and Christmas tree lots
  • Driveway and sidewalk installations, fences and walls
  • Demolition of structures
 
The City of Glenn Heights has adopted and currently ensures compliance with the following construction codes:
 
For Residential Construction: 2006 IRC (International Residential Code)
2005 NEC (National Electrical Code)
2006 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)
2006 IFGC (International Fuel & Gas code)

For Commercial Construction: 2006 IBC (International Building Code) (and other codes as required)
2005 NEC (National Electrical Code)
2006 IPC (International Plumbing Code)
2006 IMC (International Mechanical Code)
2006 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)
2006 IFGC (International Fuel & Gas code)
 
 
 
 
 
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City of Glenn Heights, Texas
1938 S. Hampton
Glenn Heights, Texas 75154
voice 972-223-1690 Ext. 207 ~ fax 972-230-5560
 

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