RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS PROCESS

Initial Inspections for Building Permit (BP)

Pre-foundation Inspections

Post Framing Inspections

Framing Stage Inspections

Final Inspections

RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS

PROCESS

––from start to finish––

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Address must be posted on the site at all times and visible from the street throughout the construction process.

Prior to the start of construction, erosion & sediment controls as well as tree protection measures need to be in

place if applicable to your project.

If applicable to your project, these inspections are required prior to the installation of insulation or wall board and after all trade work is complete.

for Plumbing Permit (PP), Mechanical Permit (MP), and Electrical Permit (EP)

100 Pre-construction Inspection BP

101 Layout Inspection BP

301 Electric Rough Inspection

Frame Group Inspections

103 Framing BP

502 Plumbing Top out PP

400 Mechanical Rough

Inspections MP

106 Fire Resistance-Rated

Construction BP

(typically only required for townhouses and

duplexes)

Frame Non-Grouped Inspections

103 Framing Inspection: (non-

grouped)

Exterior Plumbing Inspections

506 Water Yard line PP

506 Sewer Yard line PP

510 Sewer tap PP

300 Electrical Slab Inspection EP

302 Electrical Grounding Inspection EP

500 Plumbing Rough Inspection PP

501 Plumbing Pre-pour Inspection PP

104 Insulation Inspection BP 105 Wallboard Inspection BP

One Time Inspections:

Pre-requisite inspections from other divisions

and/or departments they are not required for

all projects.

Water tap inspections

Environmental inspection

On Site sewage Facilities

Tree inspections

Fire Inspection

Driveway/Sidewalk Inspections

Landscaping Inspections

305 Electrical Final EP

This inspection must be approved prior to

scheduling your final group inspection

Final Group Inspections

111 Final energy BP

405 Final Mechanical MP

521 Final Plumbing PP

105 Wallboard Inspection BP

112 Final Building BP

Third party inspection reports:

On site or uploaded to permit

A/C duct leakage reports

Envelope leakage report

(new construction only)

*Termite report

**Foundation report

***Wallboard report

Impervious cover survey

(if required)

This flow chart was created as a guide to navigate through

the residential inspection process. Its contents are not

all inclusive. Compliance with this document does not

constitute compliance with all City of Austin codes and by

no means does it grant the user occupancy rights.

Anyone linked to your permit can

schedule an Inspection:

Schedule using Interactive Voice

Response (IVR) System

512-974-9405

Schedule & Pay Online

AustinTexas.gov/ABC

July 2019

Initial Inspections for

Building Permit (BP)

Pre-foundation Inspections

for Plumbing Permit (PP), Mechanical

Permit (MP), and Electrical Permit (EP)

Final Inspections

Post Framing Inspections

Framing Stage Inspections

RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS

PROCESS

––from start to finish––

DevelopmentATX.com

Address must be posted on the site at all times and visible from the street

throughout the construction process.

Prior to the start of construction, erosion & sediment controls as well as

tree protection measures need to be in place if applicable to your project.

100 Pre-construction Inspection BP

Required for:

• Non-Complying structures (re-models) and Certification of

Compliance Program (Certified Applicant New Construction Projects)

101 Layout Inspection BP

Required for:

• Most building permits

• Approved plans required onsite

• For new buildings or additions, this inspection is required after

forms have been set or the new building/addition footprint is

established

• For remodels, a layout inspection is required prior to the start of

construction

• A new survey is required for new construction and additions. The

survey must be done by a State of Texas Licensed Surveyor

If applicable to your project, these inspections are required prior to the

installation of insulation or wall board and after all trade work is complete.

301 Electric Rough Inspection EP

This inspection must either pass or be conducted with minimal

violations prior to scheduling the frame group inspection.

Frame Group Inspections

Grouped inspections are required for the Frame inspection and the Final

building inspection. This is to ensure our resources are being used as

efficiently as possible and minimize inspector trips to the project.

103 Framing BP

Required documentation for this stage. 3rd party pre frame

inspection (for new construction and large remodels). C.O.A approved

stamped set of plans. Truss and I joist layouts and full specification

packet from mfg.

502 Plumbing Top out PP

400 Mechanical Rough Inspections MP

These three inspections make up the frame group inspection and

must be scheduled together on the same day for most projects.

106 Fire Resistance-Rated Construction BP

(typically only required for townhouses and duplexes)

Frame Non-Grouped Inspections

103 Framing Inspection: (non-grouped)

This inspection is for small projects without trade work such as minor

remodels/renovations. A framing inspection is required any time 64

square feet of interior or exterior wall covering is removed or anytime

structural framing members are added, removed or altered.

104 Insulation Inspection BP

The application of insulation is not permitted until the frame inspection

is approved or authorization is given by residential inspection staff.

105 Wallboard Inspection BP

The installation of wall board is not permitted until the insulation

inspection is approved or authorization is given by residential

inspection staff.

300 Electrical Slab Inspection EP

(Requested and passed prior to the installation of concrete for slabs;

may also be used for underground work)

302 Electrical Grounding Inspection EP

Requested in Conjunction with 300 Slab (requested and passed prior

to the installation of concrete for foundations; must pass to receive

power)

500 Plumbing Rough Inspection PP

Required for any project with plumbing work done below the finished

floor level

501 Plumbing Pre-pour Inspection PP

Required for any project with any portion of the plumbing system

located in the buildings foundation

Exterior Plumbing Inspections

These inspections can be scheduled any time with or after the Plumbing

Rough. Must be complete before final if applicable to your project.

506 Water Yard line PP

506 Sewer Yard line PP

510 Sewer tap PP

One Time Inspections:

These are pre-requisite

inspections from other divisions

and/ or departments they are

not required for all projects. It is

important to be aware of which

of these are applicable to your

project as they can delay your

final inspections.

Water tap inspections

Environmental inspection

On Site sewage Facilities

Tree inspections

Fire Inspection

Driveway/Sidewalk Inspections

Landscaping Inspections

305 Electrical Final EP

This inspection must be

approved prior to scheduling

your final group inspection

Final Group

Inspections

111 Final energy BP

405 Final Mechanical MP

521 Final Plumbing PP

105 Wallboard Inspection BP

112 Final Building BP

Third party inspection

reports:

On site or uploaded to permit

A/C duct leakage reports

Envelope leakage report

(new construction only)

*Termite report

**Foundation report

***Wallboard report

Impervious cover survey (if

required)

***Third party wallboard inspections are required for all new

construction projects. For all other projects this inspection can either

be conducted by City Of Austin inspection staff or a third party

inspector. If using a third party inspector they are required to be a

registered design professional or an ICC certified building inspector. A

copy of their report can be collected at the final building inspection or

uploaded to your permit.

*Termite treatment typically required at this phase of construction

pursuant to the International Residential Code. Documentation of an

approved treatment by a certified applicator will be collected at the final

building inspection.

**The City of Austin does not conduct a physical foundation inspection.

Once all of the pre-foundation inspections are approved, a State of Texas

Licensed Engineer will need to inspect the foundation. A copy of their

sealed assessment is required for foundation approval. That foundation

inspection needs to be scheduled with the final group inspection and can

be collected at the final building inspection or uploaded to your permit.

July 2019

Anyone linked to your permit can schedule an Inspection

Schedule using Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System 512-974-9405

or Schedule & Pay Online AustinTexas.gov/ABC