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City of Mesquite - Building Inspection Division

Adopted code

The permitting authority for the City of Mesquite. The Building Inspection Division, part of Planning & Development Services, reviews construction plans, issues residential and commercial building permits including re-roof permits, and performs inspections to enforce the city's adopted codes.

Jurisdiction
City of Mesquite, Texas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149
Contact
  • url: https://cityofmesquite.com/354/Building-Inspection
  • phone: 972-216-6212
  • email: [email protected]
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
true
Contractor registration required
true
Registration details
  • license: The City of Mesquite Building Inspection page instructs all permit applicants to "Apply for a Professional License" through the Citizen Self Service (CSS) system before applying for a permit, stating this is "Required for ALL homeowners and contractors," with copies of the required State license and/or photo ID submitted as part of the application.
Permit process note
The City of Mesquite's Residential Fee Schedule lists a "Re-Roof" permit fee of $65.00 among its residential permit types. The Building Inspection Division's page notes "ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE" and directs applicants to log in to or register a CSS account, apply for a Professional License, and then apply for the correct permit type.
Inspection requirements
The Building Inspection Division's page states: "Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Inspection Division, and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved."
Adopted code
Mesquite's Adopted Codes page states "City of Mesquite is under the 2024 I.B.C. and I.F.C. Codes, 2023 National Electrical Code, and the 2018 I.C.C. Codes," with links to the city's own adopted amendments for the Building, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Conservation, Residential, Fuel Gas, Property Maintenance, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes.

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