INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Inspections and Enforcement Division is focused on customer service, safety, and providing the best possible advice and inspection services to homeowners, contractors, and developers.

The Inspections and Enforcement Division is responsible for the oversight of development on public and private property. They are tasked with ensuring construction activities are built in accordance with the permits issued. They are also tasked with issuing violations for unpermitted activities.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Residential Sub-divisions

El Paso County regulates all land subdivision within its jurisdiction.

Notice:
Residential Inspection Program

Effective January 1, 2013
HB 2833 passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows counties to require building code standards, inspections and notices for certain residential construction begun after September 1, 2009 in the unincorporated portions of the county by enacting Subchapter F, Chaper233, Texas

Adopted Residential Building Inspection Code Order

Building Code Summary
Resumende program de inspecciones residenciales
Commencement of Residential Construction Form
Aviso para el Condadode El Paso sobre el Iniciode un Proyectode Construcción Residencial

Please Note: Onsite sewage and ponding requirements must be met prior to commencement unless written authorization is issued by Public Works personnel.
Completion of Residential Construction Form
Aviso al Condado de El Paso sobre la Conclusión de Ampliacioneso de Construcción Residencial

Driveways and Sidewalks

Improvement within the Public Right-of-Way
A driveway installation, modification or any other type of work, i.e. Sidewalk, that takes place within the public right-of-way requires a permit in advance. A County Inspector will assist with ensuring county regulations are met in order to receive a permit. This compliance will cover right-of-way safety and drainage, and damage to the county road.
Once a permit has been issued, please call El Paso County Inspector to approve construction.

Road-Cuts

Any person who undertakes any work which will cut, break or otherwise damage a public street (right-of-way) must obtain a road-cut permit prior to beginning the work
PLEASE COMPLETE, AND SUBMIT THE ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL:

Road Cut Order