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Contacts

100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Phone: 817.503.1031
Fax:  817.503.1039 
VoicePermits System: 817.503.1172

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e-TRAKiT: For Online Permits and Inspections

In an effort to streamline our operations and improve customer service, the City of Colleyville's Building Inspection Department has implemented e-TRAKiT, a software program that will enable citizens and registered contractors to access building permit and code enforcement information.

You can use the e-TRAKiT system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to do many things, such as schedule and inspection, check inspection status and obtain inspection history, check contractor registration information, plan review, and code enforcement case status.

To access e-TRAKiT instructions, click here.

To access the Colleyville e-TRAKiT web page, click here.

 

Building Inspection Guidelines

The Building Inspection Department is responsible for the enforcement of the City's construction city codes and ordinances.  Many times city codes and ordinances can be complex and difficult to interpret.  The Building Inspection Department, in an effort to simplify some of the complexities of interpreting city codes and ordinances, has developed and or provided informational handouts.
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 Certificate of Occupancy

To access information on obtaining a certificate of occupancy, click here.
 

 

Garage Sale Information

To access information on garage sales in the city of Colleyville, click here.
 
 

Looking for a Professional or Contractor?

Note: This is not an endorsement or recommendation of any individual or company.  The listed companies have filed applications with the City of Colleyville.

Click here for lists of professionals and contractors 

 

 

Energy Code Procedures

As published in the Texas Register: ADOPTED RULES June 4, 2010 35 TexReg 4727

19.53.Building Energy Efficiency Performance Standards. (a) Single-family residential construction. Effective January 1, 2012, the energy efficiency provisions of the International Residential Code as they existed on May 1, 2009, are adopted as the energy code in this state for single-family residential construction as it is defined in Health and Safety Code, 388.002(12).

(b) All other residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Effective April 1, 2011, the International Energy Conservation Code as it existed on May 1, 2009, is adopted as the energy code for use in this state for all residential, commercial, and industrial construction that is not single-family residential construction under subsection (a) of this section.  Read more...

 

Texas Department of Licensing And Regulation (TDLR) - Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS);  Elimination of Architectural Barriers

If your project's total estimated cost is less than $50,0000.00, you are not required to submit the project to the Department for registration and review, however, the project is still required to comply with TASRead more...
 
 

Asbestos Removal Survey Requirements 

If an owner of a public or commercial building will be disturbing any building materials during the course of his or her renovation or demolition, the owner is required to have the materials surveyed for asbestos by a licensed asbestos professional. A survey is required regardless of the age of the building.
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Related Links

Municipal Code of Ordinances

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide

NTCOG's Regional Building Codes

National Fire Protection Association

Free viewing access to the International Building Code, via eCodes

Texas Architect Diagram When Architect Required to Design

Texas Engineer Diagram When Engineer Required to Design

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners - Laws & Enforcement

Texas Board of Professional Engineers - Is a Texas Licensed Engineer Required?

 
 
 

Overview

The city of Colleyville Building Inspection Department works together with the Community Development Department.

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Interactive Voice Response System: for scheduling inspections by phone

In an effort to streamline operations and improve customer service, the City of Colleyville has implemented an interactive voice response (IVR) system.

We encourage you to use the IVR systemto fulfill many of your needs.  You can use the VoicePermits System 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to do many things such as schedule an inspection, reschedule an inspection, cancel an inspection, check inspection status and obtain inspection history.

For a list of inspection codes, click here.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Permit Application Forms

In an effort to streamline our operations and improve customer service, the City of Colleyville's Building Inspection Department is providing permit application forms on this website.  Please submit your application in triplicate form and should you have any questions regarding any of these forms, please contact the Building Inspection Department at 817.503.1030.
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Contractor Registration

To find out about Contractor Registration, click here.

 

State of Texas Electrical Code 2011 National Electrical Code

2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) Becomes Effective September 1, 2011 - Chapter 1305.101(a)(2) of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act requires our agency to adopt the revised NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas. In accordance with state law, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to Chapter 73.100 of the administrative rules thereby establishing the NEC 2011 as the "minimum standard" for all electrical work in Texas that is covered by the Act. 

Chapter 1305.201 provides municipalities the authority to make local amendments to the 2011 NEC; however, any proposal to amed these standards should be done in accordance with NEC 90.4 which stipulates that "the authority having jurisdiction may waive specific requirements in this Code or permit alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety." Read more...
 
 

Colleyville Erosion Control Procedures

In order to increase consistency in the enforcement of erosion control, the Code Enforcement Department and the Public Works Department has created a two part notification procedure. Read more...
 
 
 

Tree Protection Procedures

In order to increase the consistency in the enforcement of the city's tree protection ordinance, the Code Enforcement Department has created the following field inspection check-list to coincide with tree protection regulations.Read more...

 
 

Irrigation Systems Procedures

 The Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1656 requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to adopt rules for Landscape Irrigators for the purpose of conserving water.  The TCEQ subsequently revised Chapter 344 of the TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE and now requires all new landscape irrigation systems and certain altered systems to comply with the new rules.
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Departmental Links

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Accessory Building Information Sheet

Adopted Codes and Amendments

Building Valuation Data and Permit Fee Tables


Lot Drainage Survey Procedure 

Miscellaneous Permit Fees

Fire Department Information

Online GIS Mapping

Permits Issued for 2012

Permits Issued for 2013

Re-Roof Decking Requirements for Clay and Concrete Tile

2003 IRC Roof Requirements

Sign Regulations

Sidewalk and other Department Maps

Restaurant Scores for 2013

Restaurant Scores for 2012

Building Safety Tips

 
     
     
     
     
     
 
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