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Building Safety in Farmersville, TX (2026)

3 verified building safety rules for Farmersville, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Building Permits

Farmersville adopted the 2021 International Building Code as its building code under Code of Ordinances Sec. 14-54, applying it to all construction, repair, renovation, and remodeling citywide and in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, with permit fees set by the master fee schedule under Sec. 14-56.

Farmersville Building Permit and IBC Rules

Some Restrictions

Farmersville Code of Ordinances §§ 14-54, 14-55

The International Building Code, 2021 Edition, together with such other amendments as are set forth herein, is hereby adopted by the city council as the building code for the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The city council hereby extends the application and enforcement of the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, as amended, to the fullest extent allowed by law, to include the...

Electrical Permits

Farmersville has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code and requires a separate permit for each building unit, storage space, or business needing an electrical inspection. Starting work without paying the permit fee first doubles the fee the property owner owes.

Farmersville Electrical Permit and Inspection Rules

Some Restrictions

Farmersville Code of Ordinances § 14-124

Permit fees. ... Any person granted a permit for electrical installation of conductors or equipment shall pay to the city an inspection fee in such amount as is determined from time to time by city council and set forth in the Master Fee Schedule attached as Appendix A to this Code. ... Separate permits. A separate permit shall be required for each separate building unit, storage space or busin...

Plumbing Permits

Farmersville regulates plumbing work under the 2021 International Plumbing Code, enforced by the Chief Building Official citywide and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Permit fees for erecting, altering, or repairing any plumbing or gas system follow the city's Master Fee Schedule.

Farmersville Plumbing Permit and Code Rules

Some Restrictions

Farmersville Code of Ordinances § 14-178

The International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, together with such other amendments as are set forth herein, is hereby adopted by the city council as a general standard for regulating the erection, installation, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of any plumbing system in the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction ... The c ... hief building official or...

Looking for Collin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Farmersville city rules.

Building Safety in Collin County