Building Inspection

Mission Statement

The Building Inspection Division is dedicated to the enforcement of the community's standards for safety, health, state and local construction codes and provides, efficient plan review, inspections and code enforcement, through the review of applications, building plans, construction documents, and on-site inspections by specially qualified personnel.

The office maintains licenses, insurance and bonds of the various contractors, assuring current effective dates before issuing a permit to build. Follow-up and on-site inspections are performed for compliance during construction phases.

2018 International Code Council (ICC) Codes

Notice: The City of Odessa has adopted the 2018 ICC codes which will go into effect July 1, 2018. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

The 2018 City Amendments to 2018 ICC Codes which will go into effect July 1, 2018.

• 2018 International Building Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Building Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Residential Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Existing Building Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Existing Building Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Mechanical Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Mechanical Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2018 International Plumbing Code (Free Public View)
• 2018 International Plumbing Code Amendment (PDF)
• 2017 Electrical Code Amendment (PDF)

Fee Schedule

Notice: The City of Odessa has adopted a new fee schedule which will go into effect January 16, 2018. 

View the Master Permit Fee Schedule effective January 16, 2018 (PDF).