City of Rockdale

A building permit application must be submitted and approved before construction begins. No building or structure may be constructed, erected, altered, moved, or placed within Rockdale unless all applicable permits have first been issued, and no site clearance, excavation, grading, or land fill may commence without applicable permits.

Note: No public Rockdale exempt-work list was found in the reviewed permit page, brochure, or fee schedule.

Building code

The city has adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2018 IBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, and IRC.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must register with the city. The contractor requirements page lists a $75 annual registration fee, company contact information, a copy of the professional license, required bond, and liability insurance naming the City of Rockdale as an additional insured. Plumbers, electricians, and AC/mechanical contractors must register, but their local registration fee is waived.

1. 01
   Submit the City of Rockdale permit application before construction begins.
2. 02
   Include owner and contractor information, legal description, scope of work, cost, square footage, and required plans. The form states that any new construction or additions must include building plans for review by city staff, the inspector, and, if applicable, the fire marshal.
3. 03
   If trade contractors are involved, provide state license copies, liability insurance, and surety bond information as applicable.
4. 04
   Obtain permit approval before beginning work.
5. 05
   Schedule inspections by calling (512) 446-2511.
6. 06
   After satisfactory inspections, the city issues the certificate of occupancy.

Source: Building Inspections and Permits Division, Development Services Department ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• (512) 446-2511 (phone)

Typical sequence: Foundation, frame, and final building inspections; underground, rough-in, and final electrical inspections; underground, rough-in, and final plumbing inspections; and underground, rough-in, and final mechanical inspections. Other inspections may also be required by the Code Enforcement Official.