About us
The Building Inspections division provides for the health and safety of the community through the development and enforcement of the City’s Building Code, the Code of Ordinances and other related codes. Our team, which boasts 158 years of combined construction experience, is dedicated to professional excellence and customer satisfaction.
Inspection Services
- 512-218-5550
- buildingpermits@roundrocktexas.gov
Mark Remmert
Chief Building Official
Recent Developments
Inspection Services
When do I need a building permit?
Permitting and inspection requirements for new commercial and multifamily structures under the commercial building code. Usually concurrent with Site Development Permit.
Homeowners may serve as contractors and perform work on their own primary residence even if unlicensed. Standard building codes, fees, permitting and inspection requirements apply.
Notes
Mark Remmert, Chief Building Official 512-218-5550 markr@roundrocktexas.gov
Gary Lawrence, Asst. Building Official 512-845-5946 glawrence@roundrocktexas.gov
Intake staff: 512-218-5550 buildingpermits@roundrocktexas.gov
Isabella Morales 512-218-5551 imorales@roundrocktexas.gov
Jennifer Esparza 512-671-2889 jennifer.esparza@roundrocktexas.gov
Plan Review:
Commercial: Alice Guajardo 512-671-2763 aguajardo@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential: Jorge Scott 512-218-7029 jscott@roundrocktexas.gov
Commercial Inspectors:
Joey Swofford, Chief Commercial Inspector 512-845-4494 jswofford@roundrocktexas.gov
Bryan Fails 512-845-6249 bfails@roundrocktexas.gov
Amos Harrison 512-639-0218 aharrison@roundrocktexas.gov
Jimmy Spencer 512-470-9507 jimmy.spencer@roundrocktexas.gov
Residential Inspectors:
James Shine, Chief Residential Inspector 512-470-9543 jshine@roundrocktexas.gov
Ferdinand Abadiano 512-568-7829 fabadiano@roundrocktexas.gov
Joshua Gonzales 512-639-3050 jgonzales@roundrocktexas.gov
Paul Moran 512-688-9024 pmoran@roundrocktexas.gov
Alex Rodriguez 512-639-3005 arodriguez@roundrocktexas.gov
Brett Russel 512-987-6037 jrussel@roundrocktexas.gov
Civil Inspectors
Matt Krueger, Chief Civil Inspector 512-748-9092 mkruegger@roundrocktexas.gov
Chris Cervenka 512-639-6760 ccervenka@roundrocktexas.gov
Mike Dekeyrel 512-673-8704 mdekeyrel@roundrocktexas.gov
George Grondin 512-639-9497 ggrondin@roundrocktexas.gov
Lane Imken 512-647-0807 linken@roundrocktexas.gov
Santos Ruiz 512-417-1417 sruiz@roundrocktexas.gov
All contractors and sub-contractors must register with the City before a permit may be issued.
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical contractors must be licensed with the State of Texas.
- Contractor Information Sheet (pdf)
- Contractor’s letter of authorization (authorizing specific persons to purchase building permits under a Trade Master’s license)
Codes are available through the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/).
- City of Round Rock Code of Ordinances
- 2015 International Building Code (2015 IBC) and Appendices
- 2015 International Fire Code (2015 IFC)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (2015 IECC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (2015 IRC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2015 ISPSC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (2015 IMC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (2015 IPC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (2020 NEC). Local amendments are in the Round Rock Code of Ordinances Part III (Zoning and Development Code); Chapter 8 (Zoning and Development Standards); Article X. (Buildings and Building Regulations); Division 9. (Electrical Code)
**Significant local amendments to the electrical code were adopted on November 1, 2020 that have not yet been incorporated into the text of the Code of Ordinances. Until then, please refer to Ordinance O-2020-0270.
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) also must review plans for any projects involving food service (including restaurants, bars, food trucks, convenience stores, day care facilities, etc.). The food establishment permit application and food establishment plan review application forms are posted on the WCCHD website with application instructions.
Certificates of Appropriateness are Required Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit.
Properties required to undergo historic review are identified with Historic Overlay Zoning. Alterations to all structures or sites with Historic Overlay Zoning require a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to the issuance of a building permit. Historic review applies to all structures on a site, including fences and accessory structures.
Preservation staff are available to discuss projects on all historic-age properties (even those without historic overlay zoning) and can provide technical references that are available to help avoid damage. Contact the Planning and Development Services desk at 512-218-5428 to discuss alterations to a historic property and/or the Certificate of Appropriateness process.
Utility provider contact info is given on the New Residents Information page.
