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Residential Inspections

Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28

Permitted construction and trade work must pass the inspections assigned to the permit before the work can be closed and, when applicable, occupied or used.

Official source: Building InspectionsSource checked 2026-09-28

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The rule in plain language

Austin explains that contractors schedule inspections as work reaches required stages. Inspectors verify the approved work, and failed or incomplete inspections require correction and reinspection before final approval.

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What should I do first?

Check the permit record for its inspection sequence and coordinate access, approved documents, and ready-to-inspect work before scheduling.

What can change the answer?

Project type, trade work, corrections, access, plan revisions, and prerequisite inspections affect what is required next.

What to keep in mind

Do not cover work before its required inspection. Keep approved plans and permit information available, and verify that every required inspection—not only the last site visit—shows complete.

Official source

Building Inspections

City rule: City of Austin · retrieved-2026-09-26 · Source checked 2026-09-28 · Reviewed 2026-09-28

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