Effective 4/17/2023, the City of Rockwall has adopted the 2021 ICC Building and 2020 NEC Codes. All building permit submittals must reflect these new adopted codes. Our adopted codes and amendments are available for download from the link below:
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DO YOU NEED A PERMIT FOR THAT PROJECT?
Plumbing, mechanical or electrical work; irrigation systems, swimming pools or hot tubs; signs and banners; accessory buildings or demolitions; and driveways, patios, patio covers and decks also require building permits.
“Building codes are adopted and inspections completed to address safety issues and hopefully to avoid problems for our residents in the future,” Mr.Widmer, Building Official, noted.
Residential Projects that Require a Permit
RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING
Recognition is due to the Rockwall Building Inspection Department. The staff has earned many certifications through the International Code Council and because every staff member within the department has earned ICC certifications, the department has received an achievement recognition issued by ICC. The award recently received by the department recognizes our Building Inspection Department as 100% certified. Being awarded the 100% certified recognition acknowledges the professionalism of the entire department and reflects the high level of training, technical knowledge and competence of all members of our Building Inspection Staff. |
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Inspectors are in the office Monday - Friday
PERMIT TECHNICIANS
ONLINE APPLICATION/SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Residential New Construction Checklist Commercial New Construction Checklist Commercial Finish-Out/Remodel Checklist ISSUED PERMIT & CO REPORTS
OTHER FORMS Clean & Show Electrical Release CO Fire Pre-Inspection Checklist Irrigation Final Inspection Checklist
SHORT-TERM RENTAL The City Council adopted an ordinance effective April 1, 2024 that requires all Short-Term Rentals (STR) to be registered with the City of Rockwall. STRs are defined as "a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condominium, or guest quarters/secondary living unit/accessory dwelling unit in which the entire structure or a portion thereof is offered for rent for a period exceeding 12-hours, but less than 30 consecutive days, to a particular occupant." STRs are prohibited in all of the City's Non-Residential zoning districts. In addition, Non-Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals will be prohibited from locating within 1,000-feet of another Non-Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rental as measured from property line to property line. For STRs that are located in an Apartment Complex or Condominium Building, the total number of STRs shall be limited to 5.00% of the total units within the Apartment Complex or Condominium Building. Please contact the Building Inspections Dept regarding STR permit applications; the Planning & Zoning Dept regarding Specific Use Permits; and the Utility Finance Dept regarding quarterly Hotel Occupancy Tax payments.
CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS
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Protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare is a building inspection department’s highest priority. The construction of safe buildings is achieved through the adoption and application of nationally recognized building codes. The International Code Council or ICC is a nationally recognized association which publishes the International Building Codes. The City of Rockwall has adopted these codes and our Building Inspections Personnel are charged with permitting and inspecting all construction activities within the City, in conformance to these standards. Along with these code standards, ICC has developed a certification program through which building inspection professionals can test and earn nationally recognized certifications. 
