Commercial Rehabilitation

Commercial rehabilitation work of any kind needs a permit approved by the Building Inspections Division before it begins.

Non-residential construction in Fredville must meet the city's adopted codes: the 2021 editions of the IBC, IPC, IFGC, IMC, IEC and IRC, plus the 2023 NEC. See the non-residential construction information for more detail.

Step 1. Gather what you need

Have the following ready before a Commercial Rehabilitation Permit can be issued:

• The project address and its legal description
• Contact details for the owner, the contractor and the architect, as applicable
• The planned use, the total square footage and the area affected by the work
• The class of work, a description, the job valuation and the property's market value
• A scope of work
• A floor plan that labels every room with its proposed use and square footage and shows the exits
• Note: unlisted equipment has its own installation requirements; review the requirements document (PDF, 111 KB) before you apply.

Step 2. Apply online

Building permit applications are filed through Fredville's online permitting portal. New users need a working email address to register, and setting up an account takes roughly five minutes.

What happens next?

Once your online application is complete, expect processing to take about 5 to 10 business days. If staff need corrections or more information from you, approval may take longer.

Help by phone or in person

If you would like help with your online application, give us a call or stop by.

Visit the Building Inspections Division at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Fredville, TX 75999, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also call (555) 010-2235 or send an email to [email protected].

Fees

• You submit the application and pay the fees through the city's online permitting portal.
• Use the fee estimator to get an idea of what a Commercial Rehabilitation Permit will cost.

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