Overview
Irving Inspections directs applications, payments, correspondence, approved-plan downloads and scheduling through MGO. Building-linked mechanical, electrical and plumbing validations are handled by email to Inspections and have no validation fee.
Authority
Irving Inspections Department
Portal
MGO / MGO Connect
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Electrical service and validation
Irving / TDLRApplicable Code
City electrical adoption/amendments and applicable state electrical requirements.
License Requirement
State electrical credentials; arrange City validation for building-linked scope.
License Fee
State credential fee; City validation has no fee.
CEUs
4 hours for covered individual licenses; contractor licenses exempt.
Permit Fee
Listed electrical single-trade service $65; other installation scope must be assessed separately.
Plan Review Time
MGO standalone service or email building validation, as applicable.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not attempt building validation through MGO.
- Service-change pricing is not every electrical-installation fee.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Choose the project
Identify residential/commercial scope and City jurisdiction.
Prepare documents
Use the City forms and the selected project’s plans and supporting records.
Submit in MGO
Apply, correspond and track required review comments.
Validate trade contractors
Email Inspections to validate onto a building permit; do not create a duplicate standalone record.
Obtain approved permit
Pay assessed fees and download the permit and approved plans.
Schedule and complete inspections
Request online before the cutoff and complete required finals and occupancy approvals.
Permit fees and worked estimates
The consolidated City page marks the new-dwelling rates updated February 13, 2026; other items have their own dates.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical service and validation | Listed electrical single-trade service $65; other installation scope must be assessed separately. | State credential fee; City validation has no fee. |
| Plumbing repairs and validation | Published plumbing single-trade category $65 for listed service-line/water-heater type work. | State plumbing credential; no City validation fee. |
| Heating and air conditioning | Published mechanical single-trade installation/replacement category $65. | TDLR credential fee; City validation has no fee. |
| Fire protection and alarm coordination | Obtain the system-specific fire assessment; a $65 MEP category is not a fire permit quote. | Fee amount not verified in this review. System-specific state credential and local registration requirements. |
| Residential building permits | New dwelling: review $0.10/sq ft + permit $0.40/sq ft under roof; two drive approaches included. | Fee amount not verified in this review. Confirm contractor registration; do not substitute state trade licenses for building intake. |
Submission checklist
Homeowner and contractor rules
Use the owner/applicant route and documentation required by Inspections. Ownership does not replace credentials for regulated trade work; confirm any homeowner trade exception with the City before doing the work.
Codes and amendments
Use Irving’s Codes and Ordinances resources to identify adopted rules and local amendments. The residential page separately links proposed 2024-code ordinances, which should not be treated as proof of an adopted effective date.
Inspections and closeout
Request online inspections by 6 a.m. on the requested business day; later requests are scheduled no earlier than the next business day. Complete required building/trade finals and establish whether the intended use requires an occupancy approval.