Building, Permitting, & Inspections

• Current Building Codes & Standards

• Contractor Registration - Licensed contractors must register with the City of Farmersville before a permit can be issued.  To register as a subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide the information in accordance with his/her registration type.  No fee required.
   
• List of Approved Contractors (PDF)

For Building Permits, and Building Permitting questions, please email: permits [at] farmersvilletx.com (permits[at]farmersvilletx[dot]com)

• Permit Applications

To request an inspection:  Log into OpenGov and request through your project.  

No same day inspections.
Cut off times for next-day inspections:
     Monday - Thursday: 3:00 p.m.
     Friday: 10:30 a.m.

For any questions please email inspections [at] farmersvilletx.com (inspections[at]farmersvilletx[dot]com)  

New Residential Building Inspection List

• T-Pole
• Plumbing Rough
• Frame & MEP
• Gas Meter Release
• Electric Meter Release
• Flatwork
• Public Works (Sidewalk, driveway approach & sewer cleanout location)
• Public Works Sewer Camera Video
• Public Works Water Meter Inspection
• Building Final (provide the following reports at building final)
  • Backflow
  • Energy Rough
  • Energy Final
  • Foundation Letter
  • Final Grade
  • Termite
  • Public Works 

New Commercial Building Inspection List

• T-Pole
• Plumbing Underground Rough
• Electrical Underground
• Water/Sewer Yard Line
• Foundation Pre-pour
• Electrical Rough
• Mechanical Rough
• Plumbing Rough
• Electrical Above Ceiling
• Mechanical Above Ceiling
• Plumbing Above Ceiling
• Gas Meter Release
• Electric Meter Release
• Flatwork
• Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Building Finals
• Fire Overhead Sprinkler - Visual (if applicable)
• Fire Overhead Sprinkler - Hydrostatic Pressure Test (if applicable)
• Underground Fire Main - Visual (if applicable)
• Underground Fire Main - Hydrostatic Pressure Test (if applicable)
• Underground Fire Main - Flush (if applicable)
• Automatic Fire Extinguishing System for Cooking - Acceptance Test (if applicable)
• Fire Pump - Installation (if applicable)
• Fire Pump - Acceptance Test (if applicable)
• Fire Alarm - Acceptance Test (if applicable)
• Battery Energy Storage System - General (if applicable)
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases - General (if applicable)
• Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents, Canopies - General (if applicable)
• Fire Final
• Certificate of Occupancy

For more information, please email: permits [at] farmersvilletx.com (permits[at]farmersvilletx[dot]com)

New Residential Building Required Documents

• Plot Plan
• Architectural Plans
• Foundation Plans
• MEP Plans
• Energy Report
• Soil Letter

New Commercial Building Required Documents

• Site Plan
• Full Engineered Plan Set - includes MEP plans, architectural plans, foundation plans
• Energy Compliance Report
• TDLR Registration

• Food Truck Permit Application (PDF)

Food Truck Requirements - (To be turned in with Sell/Solicit/Food Truck Permit Application)

• Application for permit to operate a food truck
• Letter from owner authorizing use of said property for said purpose.
• Collin County health permit.
• General liability insurance coverage.
• Food handlers training certificate.
• Food truck plans with fire suppression
• $50.00 Fee