All City offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Code Enforcement

Inspections

Property Maintenance & Zoning

Enforcement of Property Maintenance and Housing codes involves upholding the minimum maintenance standards and conditions of all properties, buildings, and structures to ensure the structures are safe, sanitary, and fit for occupation and use.

For permit and building code updates visit: Planning & Inspections

Accessing Case Information

Checking the status of a case is easy. Simply, visit the City’s Citizen Access Portal

Food Inspection

Food inspections prevent food and waterborne illnesses by ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing all types of food establishments through active inspection, surveillance, enforcement, and monitoring.

  • Review and approve plans for new food service establishments
  • Issue permits for food service establishments
  • Inspect food service establishments for legal compliance
  • Investigate food-related complaints
  • Initiate legal actions
  • Obtain voluntary closures of facilities
  • Recommend suspension or revocation of health permits
  • Provide educational and informational classes for individuals working in food establishments
  • Issue food handler and manager cards
  • Educate the public in safe food handling practices.

Check Food Establishment Scores

Fire Inspections

The certified Fire Inspectors for the City of El Paso play a vital role in safeguarding the public’s safety by ensuring compliance with the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and local municipal regulations. Their responsibilities encompass following up on referred violations that are required by the State, reviewing safety plans for city special events, following up on failed fire company line inspections, enforcing fire safety regulations at commercial businesses, and investigating possible fire hazards referred by the public. Their work not only helps prevent fires and related hazards but also contributes to the overall resilience and safety of al in the El Paso community.

Please contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (915) 212-5699 or [email protected] for inspections within the City of El Paso pertaining to:

  • Operational Fire Licenses for Commercial Businesses
  • Adult and Children Foster Home Inspections
  • Nursing Home inspections
  • Possible Fire Code Violation Concerns