Permits & Inspections

The Permits and Inspections Division is responsible for receiving applications, reviewing plans, and issuing permits for a variety of construction activities that require a permit per city ordinances. Examples of permits include building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and major construction improvement permits.

The City of Red Oak conducts inspections of all work requiring a permit through a combined use of in-house and contracted inspectors.

Current Codes

Red Oak has currently adopted the following codes with local amendments: 

  • 2018 International Building Code 
  • 2018 International Residential Code 
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code 
  • 2017 National Electrical Code 
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code 
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code 
  • 2018 International Fire Code 
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code 
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code 
  • 2012 International Property Maintenance Code 
  • 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Copies of the local amendments can be obtained at 411 W. Red Oak Rd., Red Oak, TX 75154.