How to Register

Submit the following to the Municipal Development Department:

  • Contractor Registration
  • Photo Identification
  • Current Trade License
  • Current Fees
  • Contractors Bond Valid in the City of Terrell

Other Requirements

Construction Plans

Two complete sets of construction plans, three sets for large commercial projects, shall be turned in for review including approved site plan or construction plat, if applicable, foundation, framing, façade plan (elevations), floor plan, landscaping, irrigation, mechanical, electrical plans, fire sprinkler plans and other plans as required. Please allow ten days for residential and fifteen (15) days for commercial plan review unless otherwise notified. Any project that exceeds $50,000 in valuation or as required by the State of Texas will require registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR). Fee schedule ordinance.

Permitting Requirements

Each licensed trade must sign in on the general contractor's building permit or pull their own permit. The owner or general contractor may or may not pay for all of the permit fees for each trade by agreement, but each trade must have a master licensed person sign off on the permit or be authorized by the city to pull permits. The permits and construction plans must be kept on site until all work is complete.

Permit Duration

All permits are valid for six months. Extensions for ninety (90) days at a time can be obtained if work is in progress.

Building Code Compliance

All new construction must comply with the International Building Codes and the National Electrical Code as adopted. - See Code Enforcement

Engineer / Architect Seal Requirements

Commercial projects over 5,000 square feet must have an Engineer's/architects seal on ALL sheets (foundation plan, framing plan, floor plan, electrical, plumbing and mechanical (HVAC) plan). Spans over 25 feet must have an engineer's seal on the framing plan.

Educational, institutional or assembly occupancies must have an architect's or engineer's seal regardless of size.

Sprinkler System Requirements

All structures over 5,000 square feet typically must have an approved sprinkler system with a fire department connection (FDC) on the exterior of the building within 100 feet of a fire hydrant.

ADA Requirements

All projects that are required to meet the State Accessibility Standards will be required to submit the EABPJR registration number prior to receiving a building permit. The applicant is responsible for any State ADA inspection fees.

Inspection Requirements

Each contractor or person performing any work is responsible for scheduling all required inspections at least one day in advance in order to prevent work delays.

Failure to Obtain a Permit

If work proceeds without the required permits or inspections a stop work order will be issued and the work requiring the inspection will be required to be exposed at the owner/contractor's expense and a double permit/inspection fee will be assessed.