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1. When is a building permit required?

Please view the Building Permit Required page.

2. What are the submittal requirements for a project?

The building official may request additional information if necessary. Drawings must be drawn to scale, with dimensions and of sufficient clarity. Please refer to plans submittal information documents for detailed requirements.

Drawings and documents shall be sealed, signed, dated and designed by a State of Texas registered architect, registered engineer, registered interior designer, where applicable as required by the State of Texas Engineering and Architect Practice Act. Foundation plan, details and engineer’s letter shall include: address; subdivision; lot; block; and plan number.

A form survey sealed by a State of Texas licensed surveyor will be required to be on site for the plumbing rough inspection. One set of plans must be on job site at all times.

3. What inspections are typical for a residential project?

- All finals
- Foundation (Pre-pour)
- Right-of-Way (Required for sidewalk and/or approach)
- Rough Plumbing (Form Board Survey Required)
- Seconds (All trades ready for pre-drywall inspection)
- Spa/Tub (May be separate inspection or with seconds)
- Temporary Utilities (Liability form required)
- Wall Ties (May be separate inspection or with seconds)

Note: The following documents may be required upon final inspection: Energy Compliance Certification, Post-Tension Verification, and Final Grade/Drainage Survey.

4. What inspections are typical for a commercial project?

- All finals/Certificate of Occupancy
- Electrical Underground
- Fire Lanes (Pre-pour steel inspection)
- Foundation (Pre-pour)
- Grade Beam (Pre-pour)
- Mechanical (Rough Duct)
- Public Utilities (Storm & Sewer improvements)
- Right-of-Way (Required for sidewalk and/or approach)
- Rough Plumbing (Form Board Survey Required)
- Seconds (All trades ready for pre-drywall inspection)
- Temporary Utilities (Liability form required)
- Wall Ties (May be separate inspection or with seconds)

Note: The following documents may be required upon final inspection: Energy Compliance Certification, Post-Tension Verification, Fire Marshal Approval, Public Works Approval, Health Department Approval, and Final Grade/Drainage Survey.

5. What inspections are typical for a swimming pool?

- Belly Steel and Ground
- Deck Steel
- Final (inspection includes fence and all safety requirements)
- Gas Line (If required)

6. How do I contact someone for questions?

Please call our office for questions regarding permit and inspection information. Technical questions will be directed to the appropriate staff member. If a call is transferred to a staff member that is unable to answer, please leave a message with return call information. Our staff will return your call as soon as possible.

City of Bedford | Building Permits and Inspections

1805 L Don Dodson Drive (Building C), Bedford, TX 76021

Phone: 817-952-2140 | Fax: 817-952-2211 | Email: Building.Permits@bedfordtx.gov