Irving requires building permits for built-in outdoor kitchens that include gas lines, plumbing, electrical wiring, or structural roofs under Code Chapter 8B (Building Codes) and Chapter 17 (Fire Protection). Standalone freestanding grills require no permit. Plumbing and electrical work requires Texas-licensed contractors and trade permits through Irving Development Services under UDC accessory structure rules.
An outdoor kitchen with permanent gas lines, water service, electrical circuits, or a roof requires permits under Irving Code Chapter 8B (Building Codes) and Chapter 17 (Fire Protection), which adopt the 2021 International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and 2020 National Electrical Code with local amendments per ORD-2023-10699. Trade permits required: plumbing permit for gas line installation (must be performed by a Texas-licensed master plumber under Tex. Occupations Code Chapter 1301), electrical permit for outdoor circuits and outlets (must be performed by a Texas-licensed electrician under Tex. Occupations Code Chapter 1305), and building permit if the kitchen includes a structural roof, attached pergola, or wall enclosure. Gas lines must comply with the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 58 for LP-gas systems. Outdoor electrical receptacles must be GFCI-protected and weather-resistant per the 2020 NEC. Irving Development Services processes applications. UDC Section 3.1 accessory structure setbacks apply (typical 5 ft side and rear). Properties in mapped FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas along Hackberry Creek, Cottonwood Creek, or near the Trinity River require a floodplain development permit. Texas HB 14 (2023) requires the city to act on complete permit applications within statutory deadlines.
Unpermitted gas line work is a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1301 (Plumbing License Law). Unpermitted electrical work creates safety liability and insurance issues. Chapter 8B and Chapter 17 fines reach $2,000 per day under Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 54.001. Insurance claims may be denied for damage caused by unpermitted gas or electrical installations.
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