City of Kermit

The zoning code requires a building permit for erection or alteration of buildings and structures. Electrical permits are required before electrical installation, alteration, repair, or additions within the city.

Building code

National Electrical Code. Confirm adoption of a consolidated building-code ordinance (IBC/IRC) with the city before filing.

Contractor requirements

The city code separately regulates electrical licensing and inspections. Electrical work is tied to city electrical permitting and licensing provisions. Confirm current contractor registration requirements with the City Manager's office.

1. 01
   Contact City Hall and obtain the application form approved by the administrator.
2. 02
   Submit the completed application with plans and specifications for the proposed construction, including estimated construction value.
3. 03
   The administrator or designee reviews, evaluates, and acts on the building permit application.
4. 04
   For projects that trigger additional zoning review, submit any required development or site-plan materials and follow zoning procedures.
5. 05
   After construction or alteration is complete, notify the administrator.
6. 06
   The city issues the certificate of occupancy and certificate of zoning compliance if the work complies with the zoning code and other city building requirements.

Typical processing time: Site-plan decision must be communicated within 30 days after a complete filing when site-plan review is required.

Source: City of Kermit ↗

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

• City Hall (phone)

Typical sequence: Permit application and review, permit issuance, construction, completion notice, final city review, then certificate of occupancy/certificate of zoning compliance if compliant.