City of Tatum

The city's posted permit system covers building and related permits. Public city materials identify contractor registration and permit access through Vertex Plans, and the city's posted building permit form requires a permit for the described building work before proceeding.

Note: No public city-issued exempt-work list was found on the reviewed permit page or ordinance page.

Building code

2009 International Building Code and 2008 National Electrical Code

Permit validity

The posted building permit form includes an expiration-date field, but the city does not publish a general expiration rule on the permit page.

Owner-builder

The posted 2014 revised building ordinance provides an owner exemption from city contractor licensing for persons constructing or repairing buildings on their own residential homesteads or other property under their ownership, provided they first obtain the required permit and comply with other code requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must obtain the appropriate contractor license and annual fee from the City of Tatum when a permit is required. State licensees such as plumbers, electricians, irrigators, and certain HVAC licensees must register with the Building Official and provide proof of state licensing and insurance as reasonably required.

1. 01
   Start on the city permit page and either use Vertex Plans for a new permit and contractor registration or use the city's printable permit form.
2. 02
   Submit the permit application with project, owner, contractor, and valuation information, plus plans and specifications where applicable.
3. 03
   Coordinate with the City Secretary's Office or Building Official if a permit type is not visible in Vertex or if more project-specific direction is needed.
4. 04
   After issuance, request required inspections through Vertex Plans.
5. 05
   Obtain a certificate of occupancy before occupying the building or structure when applicable.

Source: City of Tatum permit administration through City Secretary's Office and Building Official ↗

• Vertex Plans Inspection Portal (online)
• Building Official (phone)

Typical sequence: The city does not publish a universal sequence on the permit page. The posted permit form states the permit holder is responsible for obtaining all required inspections and for obtaining a certificate of occupancy prior to occupancy.