San Antonio, TX Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

SAPMC Sec. 2, adopted by Code of Ordinances Sec. 6-52, directs the Code Official to make all required inspections or accept written, certified inspection reports from approved agencies or individuals, and authorizes engaging outside expert opinion for unusual technical issues, subject to the appointing authority's approval. Sec. 3 grants a right of entry: the Code Official may enter a structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect, subject to legal restrictions such as consent or a warrant where required. Sec. 4 requires the Code Official or enforcing employee to carry city-issued identification while inspecting and to make efforts to notify available on-site management and impacted occupants of their presence, exhibiting identification on request.

Once an inspection finds a violation, Sec. 5 directs the Code Official to issue notices and orders under Section 106, which starts the formal violation process: a written notice of violation, a correction period, and referral for prosecution if the owner does not comply. Sec. 6 requires the department to keep official records of inspections and enforcement activity for the public-records retention period. These general inspection powers apply citywide to any structure covered by the SAPMC and sit apart from the Apartment Inspection Program's monthly-inspection schedule for larger multifamily complexes.