Building & Permitting

Blue Ridge's Building and Permitting Division monitors compliance with City codes and ordinances through permitting, construction plan review and inspections. We provide:

ADOPTED BUILDING CODES

City Council approved adoption of the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes and the 2023 National Electric Code on April 2, 2024 (effective April 2, 2024). All building and fire code permit applications received on or after that day will be reviewed for compliance with the new codes. Contact City Hall (972-752-5791) if you have any questions regarding your submission.

 

 ICC Code Category

Year of Code Standard

International Building Code

2021

International Energy Conservation Code

2021 

International Existing Building Code

2021 

International Fire Code

2021 

International Fuel Gas Code

2021 

International Mechanical Code

2021 

International Plumbing Code

2021 

International Pool and Spa Code

2021 

International Residential Code

2021

 National Electric Code

2023

Texas 8-1-1: Check Before You Dig

Whether you’re planting a tree or building an home, you first must check the location of gas lines and other vital utilities.