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General Construction Information
The following applies to all construction within the City of Orange:
- Plumbing contractors must pull their own separate plumbing permit. The State of Texas must license all plumbers. All plumbers must furnish an insurance certificate for $300,000 general liability for the City of Orange. Proof of insurance and state issued picture ID must be on file in the Inspections Office.
- Electrical contractors must pull their own separate electrical permit. The State of Texas must license all electricians. All electricians must furnish an insurance certificate for $300,000 general liability for the City of Orange. Proof of insurance and state issued photo ID must be on file in the Inspections Office.
- Mechanical contractors must pull their own separate mechanical permit. The State of Texas must license all mechanical contractors. All mechanical contractors must furnish either an insurance certificate for $300,000 general liability for the City of Orange. Proof of insurance and state issued photo ID must be on file in the Inspections Office.
- All contractors must obtain permits before work begins.
- All contractors and subcontractors must adhere to the noise ordinance adopted by the City Council.
- Each contractor should call their inspections in to the Inspections Office. The City will charge a re-inspection fee if the work does not pass inspection, or the contractor is not ready for the inspection.
- No one can occupy any building without a final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy. An electric meter does NOT indicate that a building can be occupied. The City requires installation of the electric meter before a final inspection so the inspector can check all lights, circuits, appliances and other electrical equipment for proper operation during a final inspection.
- The City of Orange requires a street address be displayed at the site of construction which is visible from the street. If a property has no address, the City will assign one when we issue the building permit.