Inspections

Commercial Guidelines

Building permits are required to construct, demolish, add on to, or remodel commercial buildings. For most permit applications, plans showing the proposed changes are required and are reviewed by one or multiple city departments, as needed.

Throughout the construction process, use the City of Irving's online permit portal, MGO Connect (MGO), to submit and pay for permit applications, upload plans/documentation, and request inspections. Refer to our MGO Online Portal Tips for instructions on how to create an MGO account and use the platform.

Remodels/Alterations/Finish-Outs

Commercial Remodel Checklist: This is for interior remodels/alterations and finish-outs.

New Buildings and Additions

New Commercial Plan Review Process: Flow chart showing steps in the plan review process.

New Commercial Checklist: Provides information on required documents and plans, submittal process, early start procedures, and other permits not included in the building permit.

The Online Permit Portal

To apply for a construction permit, complete the following steps online through the City of Irving's online portal, My Government Online (MGO).

Please refer to our MGO user guide for instructions on how to create an MGO account and use the platform.

Turnaround Time

Plans will be reviewed in six business days. If the permit cannot be issued, comments will be forwarded to the applicant through the MGO permit portal. Revisions will also be reviewed within six business days.

Special Inspections

Special Inspections may be required depending on the scope of work. Here are the Special Inspection forms:

Program Details the Special Inspection requirements.
Statement (due at time of permit submittal) Lists what is required and whether it will be continuous or periodic inspections.
Approved Agency Report Details the third-party contractor that will be performing the inspection and their credentials.
Final Report (due prior to final building inspection) Summarizes completed special inspections.

Plan Review: Department Contacts

Department	Contact Person	Phone Number
Development Coordinator	Wade McLaurin	(972) 721-2354
Building Inspections	Jason Russell, Becky Capuchino, Maria Sanchez, Darnell Tucker, Rosa Sanchez	(972) 721-2371
CIP/Engineering (drainage, NOI, connection permit, floodplain)	Joseph Lopez, Garry Fennell, Brenda Perez, Walt Thomas	(972) 721-2611
Code Enforcement (multi-family, hotel licenses, annual pool permits)	Lukas Kratochvil, Peggy Lane	(972) 721-4829
Fire (fire code review and inspections)	Haley Harsha, Derek Austin, Steve Gibbs	(972) 721-2651
Health (restaurants, daycare, nursing homes)	Kathryn Johnson	(972) 721-4925
Landscape Arborist	Tom Iannetti	(972) 721-2562
Planning (zoning and plats)	Ken Bloom, Gina Costanza-Grant, Haley Riddick	(972) 721-2424
Solid Waste Services		(972) 721-8059
Traffic & Transportation	Cody Owen, James White	(972) 721-2646
Water Quality	Edwin King	(972) 721-2281
Water Utilities	Andrew Storer, Ashley Waits	(972) 721-2281