Building inspection storm delays

Power Reconnection in Storm Damaged Areas*

Damage to service line only

Licensed and Registered Electrical contractor may call to request an emergency power release and agrees to obtain an electrical permit within 24 hours

Minor storm damage with no penetrations of roof and no water damage

Licensed and Registered Electrical contractor may call to request an emergency power release and agrees to obtain an electrical permit within 24 hours

Storm damage resulting in some water inside the structure

Electrical permit and inspection may be required unless licensed and registered electrician can certify that breakers have been pulled and power is not live in the damaged area of the structure and agrees to obtain an electrical permit within 24 hours

Storm damage resulting in structural damage to roof joists and/or rafters or walls

Building permit and electrical permit will be required

*   In all instances ONCOR may require an electrical permit and inspection prior to releasing power if they determine a reconnection may pose a threat to life or property.

Contacts for emergency power release:

Oak Cliff Municipal Center – Jeff McCabe, Chief Electrical Inspector – 214-948-4472

Oak Cliff Municipal Center – Trey Kneggs, Senior Electrical Inspector – 214-948-4466

Northeast District Office – Robert Hughes, Senior Electrical Inspector – 214-670-7283

Northwest District Office – Jim Tomerlin, Senior Electrical Inspector – 214-671-1508

Registered Electrical Contractors may apply online at:  https://developdallas.dallascityhall.com/

Roofing Permits

No permit is required for temporary measures such as tarps to protect from additional water damage

Damage to shingles and deck only

Roofing permit may be obtained over the counter at the offices identified or online as shown below

Storm damage resulting in structural damage to roof joists and/or rafters

Building permit will be required, may be applied for over the counter at the offices identified or online as shown below

 

All building permit applications are submitted at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room #118

Registered Contractors may apply online at:

Online Trade Permits only – https://developdallas.dallascityhall.com/

Online Electronic Plan Reviews for building permits – https://plansubmittal.dallascityhall.com