Building Safety in Rowlett, TX (2026)

Rowlett Code of Ordinances § 10-461(c)

Each short-term rental premises shall be equipped with working smoke detectors, working type A fire extinguishers and working carbon monoxide detectors as required by city building and fire codes. The owner is responsible for obtaining annual independent inspections of all fire extinguishers.(d)Any life safety or critical deficiencies which threaten or endanger guests, noted by inspection shall...

Rowlett Code of Ordinances § 77-809

No person shall commence the construction, enlargement, or structural alteration of any building in the city, or use or occupy of the same, without first applying for and securing a building permit, or use or occupy the same without first securing a certificate of occupancy and compliance from the chief building official. Certificate of occupancy permits are not required for single-family struc...

Rowlett Code of Ordinances § 78-142(z)

No electrical wiring/equipment shall be installed, including the installation of signs, or electrical work done within or on any building, structure or premises, public or private, nor shall any alterations or additions be made to any such existing equipment or electrical system without the issuance of a building permit for such work by the City of Rowlett.

Rowlett Code of Ordinances § 78-201

There is hereby adopted the International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition, and made a part of this article for all purposes, the same as if fully copied in full in this section, with the exception of such sections listed in this article, which are hereafter deleted, modified or amended. (Code 1982, § 15-4-1; Ord. No. 02-04-03B, § 1(15-4-1), 2-4-2003; Ord. No. 046-08, § 1, 11-4-2008; Ord. No. 008...