About the Department

The mission of the Inspections Department is to serve developers and contractors in meeting their goals and to verify code and ordinance compliance to protect the public. The Inspections Department issues building and related permits and inspects both new construction and remodels.

Health Inspections and Building Standards

The Health Inspectors are responsible for restaurant sanitation inspections, pools at hotels and apartment complexes, nursing homes, and day cares.

The Building Standards Division works with owners to improve the condition of existing structures.

Permits (Plan Review and Inspections)

Permits are required for most types of work on a building or building system such as plumbing and electrical, signs, fences, and accessory structures like storage buildings and pools. Please check with us regarding a permit before you begin work at (972) 721-2371.

Pre-Development Meetings

We can schedule a one-hour Pre-Development Meeting with Planning, Inspections, Fire, Traffic, Engineering, and Water Departments.  To request a meeting, please fill out the 
Pre-Development form.