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2021 International Code - Jan 1, 2023
The City of McKinney adopted the 2021 Codes on Jan 1, 2023.
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Inspections
- Inspection for work done on permitted projects should be requested by the general contractor.
- All inspections must be scheduled through Citizen Self Service.
Inspection Guidelines
- Residential Inspections: use the Readiness Points section in the last half of the Residential Builders Packet to determine readiness.
- Commercial inspections: use the Commercial Builders Packet.
- Required paperwork and field inspection information, see also:
Inspection Cancellation Procedures
- Call 972-547-7400 or by calling your inspector directly. If you are unable to reach someone to cancel, leave a cancellation sign at the construction site that is visible from the street.
- In the event of rain (before, after or during) on the day of inspection, any foundation, ground plumbing, flatwork or pool inspections should be canceled.
- If the contractor does not call to cancel the inspection, a red tag will be issued if the site is deemed too wet by the inspector and a $50 re-inspection fee will be issued.
Residential Permits - PDFs
Applications for residential additions (adding square footage to the house) will also require a $100 plan review fee at the time of submittal.
- Development Navigation Assistant (DNA)
- Residential Builder's Packet
- Residential Alterations/Additions Packet
- Roof Permit Packet
- Pool Permit Packet
- Foundation Repair Permit
- Solar and Wind Energy Conversion
- Storm Shelter Permit
- Signature Verification Form
- Cold Weather Concreting Letter
- Energy Code Plan Submittal and Inspection Form
- Field Inspections Required Paperwork
- Moving Permit (Move house out of the City of McKinney)
- Noise Exception Application
- Residential Frame Inspection Form
- Spray Foam Letter
- Termite Protection Form
Commercial Permits - PDFs
- New Commercial Construction Packet
- Virtual Pre-Con Meeting for New Commercial
- Commercial Finish Out Packet
- Sign Permit Submittal Requirements
- Sign Variance Application
- Solar and Wind Energy Conversion
- Asbestos Survey
- Cold Weather Concreting Letter
- Noise Exception Application
- Signature Verification Form
Commercial Field Inspection PDFs
- Field Inspections Information Packet
- Required Paperwork for CO- Inspections Packet
- Apartment/Hotel Frame Inspection Form
- Apartment Meter Releases Spreadsheet
- Commissioning Instructions & Forms
- Energy Inspection Form
- Fabricators Certificate of Compliance
- Permission to Stock
- Photometric Example Letter
- Special Inspections
- Spray Foam Letter
- Temporary Meters Guidelines - Commercial
Current Adopted Codes
On January 1, 2023, the City Council approved the adoption of the following codes with amendments:
- 2021 International Building Code®
- 2021 International Residential Code®
- 2021 International Plumbing Code®
- 2021 International Mechanical Code®
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code®
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code®
- 2021 International Property Maintenance Code®
- 2021 International Swimming Pool Spa Code®
- 2021 International Fire Code®
- The 2023 National Electrical Code, published by the NFPA (adopted September 1, 2023).
The adopted ordinance, amendments and key changes are accessible on our website.
Commonly Referenced Codes & Ordinances
Ordinances concerning special regulations can be found in Article 2 of the UDC.
- Section 204DD of the UDC: Special Setback Requirements and Encroachments for Residential Lots
- Section 204EE of the UDC: Height Measurements and Exceptions
- Section 206E of the UDC: Vehicle Parking and Loading
- Section 206C of the UDC: Screening
- Section 205G of the UDC: Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures
- Section 206A of the UDC: Landscaping
- Section 206B of the UDC: Tree Preservation
- Section 206H of the UDC: Communications Antennas, Support Structures, and Satellite Dishes
- Section 205G.2.h of the UDC: Open Storage and outdoor display
- Section 206F of the UDC: Architectural Standards
- Section 206G of the UDC: Multi-Family Residential Site Design
Other ordinances that may be applicable:
- Article 5 of the UDC: Exterior Lighting
- Chapter 122: Construction Regulations - In process of updates
- Article II: Building Codes
- Article III: Electrical Installations
- Article 6 of the UDC: Fences
- Chapter 70: Smoking
- Article 4 of the UDC: Signs
Dig Safely
Whether you are planting trees and shrubs, installing a fence or deck, doing it yourself or hiring a professional, call 811 before you dig! Don't rely on memory or markings. There may be multiple utility lines in an area and they may vary in depth.
Digging without calling may disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those around you and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Calling 811 before every digging job gets your underground utility lines marked for free and helps prevent undesired consequences.
- For more information, go to Texas 811
Here are two great videos that make light of a serious subject:
- Shovel and Rake Conversation
- Pirate Video (For kids)
- When I'm trying to apply in CSS, it says the address was not located.
- Why can’t I see my permit in CSS?
- My contractor / engineer / project manager has changed. How do I update the contacts?
- How do I see the reason my inspection failed in CSS?
- I can’t call or schedule my inspection in CSS; it says the permit is not attached or can’t process due to business prerequisites.
- I can’t see the invoice to pay it in CSS.