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Inspection Requests
To schedule an inspection, contact the Development Services Department at 281-659-0240
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all inspection requests.
Building Codes
The City of Cleveland adheres to the following building codes (effective December 15, 2016):
- 2015 International Building Code
- 2015 International Existing Building Code
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2015 International Private Sewage Disposal Code
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2015 International Solar Energy Code
- 2015 International Wildlife Urban Interface Code
- 2015 International Residential Code
- 2015 International Plumbing Code
- 2015 International Mechanical Code
- 2014 National Electrical Code
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2015 International Fire Code
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2015 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities
- 2015 International Green Construction Code
Inspections Required During Construction
Depending on your project, there may be more inspections required:
- Form Inspection: Building set back line and slab elevations
- Plumbing (Ground): Water, sewer under slab, etc.
- Foundation: Rebar, concrete
- Frame: Studs, rafters, and joists in place and dried in
- Plumbing Top-Out: Waste and vent lines
- Electrical Rough: Electrical boxes and wire run
- HVAC Rough: Duct and unit set
- Water and Sewer Outside Structure: Pipes in ground and to grade
- Plumbing Final Including Gas Test: Fixtures set and gas valves on with mercury gauge
- Electrical Final: Switched and plugged and service built
- HVAC Final: Grills and outside units set
- Grading and Landscape: Swales and drainage
- Building Final: Smoke detectors and all interior complete
*This is a list of minimum inspections required for standard construction. Multi-family, residential, commercial, or industrial construction may require additional or different inspections. The contractor must arrange for such special inspections with the Development Services Department.
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Adam Artimez
Development Services Director
Chief Building Official
TSBPE License #3565
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Development Services/Permits
Physical Address
907 E. Houston St.
Cleveland, TX 77327
Phone: 281-592-2669
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.