Building Permit Application

Type of Building Permit Application *
Residential Building Permit Fees

FEE SCHEDULE

Residential Building Permit and Inspection Fees

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Residential Accessory Building less than 150 square feet - $75.00. (If more than 150 square feet, based on the value for General, Residential Construction Building Permit Fee Schedule below).

Re-inspection - $90.00

New Residential Construction Building Permit Fee Schedule

Square Footage (Sq ft.)           Fee + 20% Administrative Fee
0-1,500 sq ft. $785.00
1,501-10,000 sq ft. $785.00 for the first 1,500 sq ft. plus $0.35 for each additional sq ft. to and including 10,000 sq ft.
Over 10,000 sq ft. $3,760.00 for the first 10,000 sq ft. plus $0.15 for each additional sq ft. over 10,000 sq ft.

 

Alteration/Addition for Residential Construction

Trade Permits Fee + 20% Administrative Fee
Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas  $100.00 per trade
Other project types not listed above $160.00 per trade

 

General Residential Construction Building Permit Fee Schedule (Accessory Buildings, Pools, Driveways, Sidewalks, Fences, Re-roofs, etc.)

Value of Project Fee + 20% administrative fee
$1.00 to $10,000.00               $76.92
$10,001.00 to $25,000.00 $99.69 for the first $10,000.00, plus $7.70 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $215.19 for the first $25,000.00, plus $5.56 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $354.19 for the first $50,000.00, plus $3.85 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00       $546.69 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $3.08 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00         $1,778.69 for the first $500,000.00, plus $2.62 for each additional $1,000.00,  or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $3,088.69 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $1.74 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof 

The Building official may require the applicant to verify the declared value of the project.

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BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Before a building permit will be issued, all plans and documents related to the permit application must be submitted to the Village of Salado and all applicable fees paid to the City. All new construction, alterations, or additions require a building permit. All applications must be legible and completely filled out, dated, signed by the builder and all the builders MEP contractors must be listed on the application. Verified address with lot, block, subdivision and phase is required on all applications.

All new construction requires submitting a Wastewater Service Application and New Service Fee of $130 (includes $30 application fee and $100 security deposit.) Fill out a Wastewater Service Application HERE.

All Contractors performing work within the Village of Salado’s jurisdiction must be registered with the City and provide proof of liability insurance.

Construction or building without a permit is subject to a fine.

Plan Review

The City will verify submittal documents are complete and forward to Bureau Veritas for Plan Review. Bureau Veritas will contact the applicant directly if additional information and/or documents are required and to discuss any noncompliance or deviation from City zoning and adopted Code requirements.

Inspections

Inspections received by 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday will be performed the next business day. Inspections related to building construction must be called into Bureau Veritas at (877) 837-8775 or faxed to (877) 837-8859. Inspection requests can also be emailed to: inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com. Permit packet that includes the approved plans and documents and all inspection tickets must be on site at the time of inspection.

The building final inspection must be passed prior to occupancy of building.

Construction Site

A temporary property address must be posted at the front of the lot and readable from the street. Permanent street numbers must be displayed before final inspection.

A portable sanitary restroom for your workers MUST be on your property until the final inspections are approved.

Construction area shall be maintained until job completion. NO construction material, debris, or sanitary restroom facility shall be placed or stored in the public right-of-way or drainage areas at any time.

Erosion control must be in place prior to the first inspection.

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Project Information
Area Square Feet
Is This Property In A Floodplain? *
Owner Information
Electrical Contractor Information
General Contractor Information
Mechanical Contractor Information
Plumber/Irrigator Contractor Information
TPO Energy Provider Information

A permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is commenced. All permits require final inspection.

 

Authorization
I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the performance of construction.

Inspection Information

Please contact Bureau Veritas to request inspection(s). Any of our permit technicians can assist you. Inspections requested by 4:00 pm Monday – Friday will be performed the next business day. Inspection requests can also be faxed to the Bureau Veritas office.
Phone: (817) 335-8111 / toll free (877) 837-8775
Fax: (817) 335-8110 / toll free (877) 837-8859

Inspection requests can be emailed to: inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com

Plumbing Rough - All inspections in this group must be requested at same time
Water Service
Yard Sewer
Form Survey –
Must be in permit packet for inspection to be passed
 

Foundation - Engineered Foundation letter is acceptable, but must be in packet at time of frame inspection

Electric Rough - All inspections in this group must be requested at same time
Mechanical Rough
Gas Rough Piping /Test
Plumbing Top-out
Frame

 

Energy Insulation - 3rd party green tag must be in permit packet.
 

Construction Electric and Gas Final - Meters will be released by city

Electrical Final
Mechanical Final
Plumbing Final
Energy Final -
Passed Final Energy testing must be in permit packet at time of finals
Customer Service Inspection Form - Will be completed by inspector
Building Final

Temporary Pole and Flatwork - Can be called in at any time during construction.

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY INSPECTIONS

There will be 2 inspections required, one at pre-drywall and one at final. Duct testing must be conducted at finals, but prior to the Building Final.

Pre-drywall inspection to include:

  • Insulation R-Value Installed
  • Quality of Insulation Installation
  • Window Values
  • Proper Sealing of Envelope
  • Thermal Bypass Enclosure Installed in Appropriate Locations
  • Inspection of Duct System Connections for Proper Sealing Techniques

Final Inspection to Include

  • Attic Insulation Installed R-Value and Quality
  • Space heating and Cooling Equipment Efficiencies
  • Water Heating Equipment Efficiency
  • Weather Stripping of all Doors (and Attic Access located within Conditioned Space)
  • Duct Leakage Testing
  • Blower Door Testing

Third party energy inspectors must have one of the certifications listed below and must be registered with the Village of Salado prior to conducting any inspections.

  • ICC Certifications
  • HERS Certification
  • BPI Certification
  • Proof of Experience Performing Diagnostic Testing

The third party inspector must leave verification of compliance on site for Village inspector. Building finals will not be approved unless all required documentation is received. Bureau Veritas inspectors will acquire the documentation in the field prior to completing any subsequent inspection past the stage of energy approval.

 

BUREAU VERITAS CONTACT INFORMATION

Permit Submittal
The permit documents and fees will be submitted to the city. Submittal documents should be complete to expedite plan review and permit issuance. Please contact the city for a complete list of permit submittal requirements.

Plan Review
Bureau Veritas will be conducting residential and commercial plan reviews. The applicant will be contacted by Bureau Veritas if revisions are needed. You may contact Bureau Veritas’ Plan Review Department for the status of your permit at (817) 335-8111/toll free (877) 837-8775.

Inspection Requests
Please contact Bureau Veritas to request inspection(s). Any of our permit technicians can assist you. Inspections requested by 4:00 pm Monday – Friday will be performed the next business day. Inspection requests can also be faxed to the Bureau Veritas office.

Inspection line: (817) 335-8111 or (972) 980-8401
Inspection FAX line: (817) 335-8110 or (972) 980-8400
Toll Free number: (877) 837-8775
Toll Free FAX line: (877) 837-8859

Inspection requests can also be emailed to: inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com

Field Inspections
Inspectors assigned to your area can be contacted via cell phone. Please call the Bureau Veritas office at (817) 335-8111 or toll free (877) 837-8775 for your inspector’s name and number.

We look forward to working with you to ensure that the community is provided with a safe and durable built environment.

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