Building Inspections

Building Inspection Division
265 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019

Phone: 972-304-3500
Fax: 972-304-3514
Inspection Request: 972-304-3518--24 hours/day
Emergency Hotline: 972-304-3551

Mission Statement

The Building Inspections Division administers and enforces the building construction, fire, zoning, and neighborhood integrity codes and ordinances in an effort to ensure a safe, well maintained community.

Building inspectors perform various inspections all through the construction phase to ensure the facility meets the codes and a final inspection is conducted before the structure can be occupied.

Building Inspections accepts and reviews contractor permits to ensure the completeness of the permit and that the permitted work will be in accordance with all codes.

Code enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of all city codes and ordinances as they relate to building inspections and neighborhood integrity and the safety and aesthetics of the community.

Apply for a Permit Online

To apply for a permit online click here. If you have any questions, or need any assistance, please call the permitting office at 972-304-3500.

Posting of Permits

ALL building permits or a copy thereof shall be posted on the site. Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place visible from the street.

Emergency (After Business Hours) Inspections

To schedule an emergency inspection please call the Emergency Hotline at 972-304-3551.

For Emergency Gas Leaks:

If you smell gas, call Atmos at 1-866-322-8667 or 911.
Licensed Registered Plumber will need to obtain a permit. If after normal business hours, on weekends, or holidays please submit a permit online or next business day. (For a list of registered plumbers click here.)
Once the job is completed the Licensed Plumber will call the emergency hotline at 972-304-3551 and schedule an inspection.
The on-call Inspector will make the necessary arrangements to inspect the repair and/or gas test. (To see the On-Call list click here.)
Once the inspection has passed the Inspector will release it to Atmos.
The Homeowner will then need to contact Atmos to re-connect the gas line. Atmos will not allow the Inspector to schedule the re-connect.

For Emergency Electrical Re-connect:

Licensed Registered Electrician will need to obtain a permit. If after normal business hours, on weekends, or holidays please submit a permit online or next business day. (For a list of registered electricians click here.)
Once the job is completed the Licensed Electrician will call the emergency hotline at 972-304-3551 and schedule an inspection.
The on-call Inspector will make the necessary arrangements to inspect the electrical services. (To see the On-call list click here.)
Once the inspection has passed the Inspector will release it to Oncor.
The Homeowner will then need to contact Oncor to re-connect the electricity. Oncor will not allow the Inspector to schedule the re-connect.

For Emergency Water Leaks:

Please contact the Utilities Operations Division at 972-462-5150.

Customer Service Survey

City of Coppell Building Department Customer Survey