Texas Local Government Code

§ 233.154 — INSPECTION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

LG § 233.154Title 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES · Part B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY · Ch. 233. COUNTY REGULATION OF HOUSING AND OTHER STRUCTURES · Art. F. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF CERTAIN COUNTIES

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(a)A person who builds new residential construction described by Section 233.153 shall have the construction inspected to ensure building code compliance in accordance with this section as follows:

(1)for new residential construction on a vacant lot, a minimum of three inspections must be performed during the construction project to ensure code compliance, as applicable, at the following stages of construction:

(A)the foundation stage, before the placement of concrete;

(B)the framing and mechanical systems stage, before covering with drywall or other interior wall covering; and

(C)on completion of construction of the residence;

(2)for new residential construction of an addition to an existing residence as described by Section 233.151(a)(2), the inspections under Subdivision (1) must be performed as necessary based on the scope of work of the construction project; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1318 (H.B. 2833), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.