BUILDING INSPECTION – AT YOUR SERVICE! Mission: To further the goals of providing information to the public, the Building Inspection Division web site has five main areas of interest. Permit & Inspection Data
Documents, diagrams, specifications, permits needed, licensing requirements, construction guidelines, procedures, installation manuals, checklists and much more. Permit Fees Includes tables of the permits and inspection fees required by the City of Abilene Building Inspection Division. These are also published in the related amendment booklets which are available for purchase from the Building Inspections Division. Permit Holders General Information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Inspection Division. Permit/Voucher Program The Permit/Voucher program allows a contractor, licensed in his/her trade, to replace and/or modify certain mechanical and plumbing equipment or re-roof existing buildings by installing a voucher sticker and filing the appropriate follow-up paperwork in lieu of obtaining a permit prior to installation and scheduling of an inspection. Contractor Information Standard bond forms in Adobe Acrobat Format that can be printed out from your computer and filled out. Also includes links to information regarding contractor licensing, registration, and other requirements. Local Amendments to the codes are available in booklet form for purchase from Building Inspections. Please call us at (325) 676-6273 Building Inspection OverviewThe Building Inspection Services Division is responsible for ensuring that all buildings constructed, altered, or maintained in the City meet recognized standards for quality and safety. The staff is a diverse group of construction experts each trained and certified in one or more building trades. Activity of the Division is service-intense, and much of the focus recently has been on streamlining the permitting process, improving call-response procedures, and increasing the level of communications with customers. The Division staff is highly involved in the formulation and interpretative development of the national codes that govern the construction industry. Personnel also respond to customer complaints regarding dilapidated structures and work with property owners to maintain neighborhood property values. As the need for customer communication continues to increase, the Division looks to technology, particularly the Internet, as the means for disseminating information and creating an interactive forum for permit approval. |