Inspection Section

Inspection Section

The Inspection Section of Building Permits & Inspections is comprised of Residential Inspections, Commercial Inspections and Building Safety and Enforcement.

Field Inspectors confirm compliance with the various codes and ordinances by inspecting all of the various disciplines – building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, engineering and life safety. The inspectors are responsible for both residential and commercial structures.

The Housing Compliance Section ensures the public health, safety and welfare as related to the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.

To report a building code violation within the City of El Paso, our email address is BuildingSafety@elpasotexas.gov

To request an inspection, use the IVR system:

• Jan 2009 IVRS (Interactive Voice Recording System) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Phone: (915) 313-6100
• The inspection codes are available [here].

Same day inspection requests must be requested prior to 7:30 a.m.
Notification of Cancellation of an inspection must be prior to 9 a.m.

Permits and Approved Plans MUST be on site at all times throughout the construction/modification phase. Finalized plans MUST be on site for the day of inspection.

During the course of the construction/modification, Field Inspectors will visit your site. They check to make sure that the final plans, authorized by the city, are being followed.

Representatives available at the Development services 5th floor are:

Department of Public Health-Food Inspection Program
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday


Fire Department - Plan Review
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

If you have any suggestions or comments please contact permits@elpasotexas.gov