Town of Flower Mound, Texas

Building Inspections

New Construction Codes Effective July 1, 2011

Please note that effective July 1, 2011, the Town of Flower Mound will require all building permit applications to comply with the following construction codes:

For residential construction:	2009 IRC (International Residential Code) 2011 NEC (National Electrical Code) 2009 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)
For commercial construction:	2009 IBC (International Building Code) 2011 NEC (National Electrical Code) 2009 IPC (International Plumbing Code) 2009 IMC (International Mechanical Code) 2009 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)

Office Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Inspector office hours
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Building Inspections Department is to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public by enforcing building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical code regulations within the Town. Enforcement is achieved through plan review prior to the issuance of a permit and on-site inspections, after permit issuance, to verify compliance throughout the construction process. Permits are required before performing any new construction or any addition, alteration or repair of existing buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work. (Exception: All work which requires a permit, but is performed outside business hours for emergency reasons, must be submitted for permit the next business day.)

General Information

Some of the projects where permits are required include:

Commercial and residential -- new construction, interior remodels, additions, alterations and 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, Christmas tree lots and snow cone stands.
Driveway and sidewalk installations, fences and walls.
Demolition of structures.
Other Functions of the Department include:
Investigate violations and take necessary action to obtain compliance - including issuance of citations.
Enforcement of applicable ordinances relating to the Building Inspection Division.
Establish maximum occupant capacity.
Process Special House-moving requests, Temporary Use permits.

972.874.6355

Building Inspections

1001 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 2330
Flower Mound, TX

buildinginspections@flower-mound.com

24-Hour Inspection Request: 972.874.6123

Building Inspections

New Construction Codes Effective July 1, 2011

Office Hours

Mission Statement

General Information

Some of the projects where permits are required include:

Other Functions of the Department include: