Inspection Services
We work to provide the citizens of Waco with a safe and healthy environment in which to work and live through the enforcement of model construction codes, housing codes, zoning and other miscellaneous ordinances.
About Us
In order to fully understand the personnel and productivity of Inspection Services, it is necessary to first understand the organization of the department, and the function of the various personnel. Inspection Services is divided into two functional activities:
New Codes:
The City of Waco has adopted the following codes
as of January 1, 2010:
- International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 Edition
- International Building Code, 2009 Edition
- International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, including appendices A, B, C, & G
- International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition, including appendices D, E, & F
- International Mechanical Code, 2009 Edition, including appendices A
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 Edition
- International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, including appendices B, C, D, E, F, G and I
- International Existing Building Code, 2009 Edition
- National Electrical Code (NEC), 2008 Edition
Bonding & Insurance
- Plumber's Bond
- Electrician's Bond
- Gas Appliance Bond (Mechanical Contractors)
- Electrical Sign Contractor's Bond
- Landscape Irrigator Bond
Please contact our office for copies of the following bond forms:
Certificates of insurance are also acceptable in lieu of the bonds. Certificates must be made to the City of Waco, minimum coverage of $300,000. The bond with the original signatures must be sent back to our office for approval prior to any permits being issued.
Building Permit Application
2009 International Code Amendments Adopted
