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Fort Worth building inspections

Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Fort Worth, Texas.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
New City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone
817-392-2222
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Inspections can be scheduled the same day a permit is issued, online or via the IVR line (817-392-6370); requests before 6:30 a.m. are scheduled for that day (Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Remodel))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Remodel)

  1. 1

    Stakeout Inspection (105)

  2. 2

    Foundation (115)

  3. 3

    Wall Sheathing (108)

  4. 4

    Framing Inspection (110)

  5. 5

    Rated Construction (155)

  6. 6

    Building Final (100)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Underground (205)

  2. 2

    Electrical Slab (240)

  3. 3

    Electrical Rough (210)

  4. 4

    Electrical Wall (255)

  5. 5

    Electrical Ceiling (215)

  6. 6

    Electrical Final (200)

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Plumbing Underground (405)

  2. 2

    Plumbing Top-out (410)

  3. 3

    Plumbing Gas (415)

  4. 4

    Plumbing Sewer Yard (420)

  5. 5

    Plumbing Water Service (430)

  6. 6

    Plumbing Final (400)

Applies to: Mechanical Permit

  1. 1

    Mechanical Rough (305)

  2. 2

    Mechanical Duct (330)

  3. 3

    Mechanical Ceiling (325)

  4. 4

    Mechanical Hood (365)

  5. 5

    Mechanical Final (300)

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition & Remodel)

  1. 1

    Stakeout Inspection (105)

  2. 2

    Foundation (115)

  3. 3

    Wall Sheathing (108)

  4. 4

    Framing Inspection (110)

  5. 5

    Building Final (100)

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-06.

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