Building Inspections
Building Inspections-Development Services
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #1
Schertz, Texas 78154
Phone: 210.619.1750
Fax: 210.619.1769
Hours of Operation:
M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Purpose
Enforces the building, residential, electrical, energy, gas, mechanical, plumbing and backflow and cross-connection codes adopted by the City through permits and inspections. Provides support and enforcement of the City’s Unified Development Code in cooperation with Planning and Zoning. Investigates and resolves complaints received by the public concerning alleged code violations. Conducts plan review of all proposed construction within the city limits. Assists the Health Official by issuing food establishment permits, while providing information necessary for the maintenance of sanitation within food environments. Assists Public Works Director in conducting customer service inspections and maintaining records concerning backflow devices in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations.
Permit Fees and Applications Information
Time Frame for:
New Residential Plan Permits 1- 2 weeks
All Commercial Plan Permits 2 – 4 weeks
All Other Permits 3 days
Construction hours
Ordinance No. 97-C-19, Section1 Sec. 12 ¼ – 22, item (i):
“The erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair work on any building other than between the hours of 7:00AM to 6:00PM On weekdays and 9:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturdays, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of the public safety and convenience, and then only by permit from the City Council, which permit may be renewed by the Council during the time the emergency exists.”