About the Building Inspections Department
Mission
To maintain the health, safety and general welfare of homes and businesses by obtaining compliance with City codes and ordinances through public awareness, education and steadfast vigilance.
The Building Inspection Department is responsible for the issuance and inspection of all construction related permits, as well as the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
Permits
A permit is required prior to the commencement of any construction located on property within the city limits. Activities requiring permits are listed below:
- New construction (commercial and residential)
- Remodels (relocation or removal of interior walls, and/or electrical, mechanical, or plumbing)
- Additions to existing structures
- Accessory buildings and structures
- Swimming pools
- Driveways/culverts
- Signs (new or re-facing)
- Demolition
- Moving structures
- Water/wastewater connections
- Irrigation systems
This list is not comprehensive, so please confirm with the Building Inspection Department prior to commencing work.
Building Codes
The City of Kyle, as part of the City's Building Ordinance, has adopted the following building codes:
- 2021 International Building Code
- 2021 International Residential Code
- 2021 International Plumbing Code
- 2021 International Mechanical Code
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
- 2021 International Fire Code
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
- 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
- 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 2020 National Electrical Code
These codes can be purchased in their entirety through the International Code Council.
Signage
All signs erected or modified within city limits or the ETJ require the issuance of a Sign Permit as specified in the City's Sign Ordinance.
Annual Fire Inspections
For more information regarding Annual Inspections, please contact the Building Department at 512-262-3911.
Code Enforcement
The Building Department also oversees Code Enforcement in the City of Kyle. Code Enforcement is responsible for monitoring both public and private property, commercial and residential, to ensure that there are no health or safety hazards that might endanger the public and determining compliance with all City codes and ordinances.
To register a concern or complaint the Kyle Code Enforcement Office, please contact 512-262-3914 or email a complaint to codeenforcement@cityofkyle.com or complete this online complaint form.
