• Verify if Lot is Platted Properly (Lot, Block, Subdivision Name):

• Verify Availability of Utilities to the Site

• Apply for a Building Permit
  • Submit completed Energy Conservation Compliance Code
    Form
    • Must be completed by licensed architect, engineer or
      approved certified individual

• Tree Preservation Plan or letter certifying no protected trees affected by project by Qualified Person (Separate Permit)

• Submit 2 sets of plans to Building Official

• Include all the following as applicable

• Architectural
• Site plan
• Driveway/Sidewalk layout
• Property fencing
• Tree preservation
• Pools
• Foundation
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Domestic water/sewer requirements
• Irrigation backflow prevention devices
• Exterior wall coverings
• Accessory buildings
• Erosion control

• Engineering is required for the following:

• Foundations
• Steel buildings
• Tilt walls
• Retaining wall - 4' or taller (measured from base of footing to top of wall)
• Trusses, I-Joists, Flooring system
• Form survey
• Elevation certificate

• Fire Protection

• Residences over 10,000 square feet require sprinkler system
• Special driveway requirements for deep lots
• Fences with driveway gates may require "knox" boxes

• On-Site Sewerage Facility

• Completed TNRCC Authorization to Construct Form
• On-Site Evaluation Report
• Irrigation Design
• TNRCC Final Approval

• Irrigation requirements by licensed irrigator

• Separate irrigation permit
• Issue permit to licensed irrigator
  • Pay $15.00 permit fee
• Backflow report
• Register backflow company (No Fee)
• Return backflow report to City Building Inspection Office

• Swimming Pools (Separate Permit)

• Signed off by TXU
• Pay permit fee
• $175.00 - In ground pool
• $75.00 - Above ground pool
• $75.00 - Spa only

• Issue a Building Permit

• Pay fee (based on cost of construction)(water fees, sewer fees, and pro-rata if applicable)
• Register and Validate sub-contractors to City of Duncanville
• Register backflow testers
• Provide paving bond for work on public right-of-way

• $2,000.00 bond payable to City of Duncanville

• Street cut & barricade permit (no fee)
• All utility locates (no fee)
• Submit form survey
• Elevation certificate (if required)

• Call for required inspections at appropriate time - Building Inspection Department and Backflow Department