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Codes, exemptions & field inspections

Build to the adopted code. Verify every exception.

This guide translates the available agency record into a preconstruction checklist for structural scope, minor work, and inspection release. The adopted code and the issuing official control when a field condition is disputed.

Regulatory framework

The code baseline for Llano County.

Llano County reviews development in unincorporated areas under its Development Services orders, 2025 Subdivision Regulations, 2021 Flood Damage Prevention Order/NFIP standards, 9-1-1 addressing order, road-cut rules, and OSSF order. Any development in a special flood hazard area requires a floodplain development permit; floodplain construction must meet elevation, anchoring, flood-opening, no-rise, and engineering requirements. The county adopts 30 TAC Chapters 30 and 285 for OSSF and permits and inspects every on-site system regardless of tract size. No general countywide ICC structural building-code edition was found.

Inspection lane

Apply through iWorQ and upload the site plan, scope, ownership and authorization documents, 9-1-1/address details, septic information, and any required elevation certificate, engineered plans, no-rise certificate, or floodproofing documents. Call 325-247-2039 to coordinate inspections. New or substantially improved development below BFE requires preliminary and final floodplain inspections; passing final inspection and submission of the final elevation certificate and owner confirmation are prerequisites to a Certificate of Compliance. OSSF construction must await authorization and every system is county-inspected before approval to operate.

Minor-work playbook

Understand what may be exempt—and what is not.

All proposed structures or development projects enter the county development-review process, although the additional floodplain permit applies when development is in a special flood hazard area. Llano County expressly permits and inspects every OSSF regardless of tract size, so the state 10-acre permit exception does not apply. No cosmetic-work exemption list is published; the application identifies clearing, fill, grading, excavation, docks, retaining walls, fences, drainage work, roof replacement, demolition/rebuild, and other development for county review.

Field rule

A permit exemption generally addresses one narrow construction trigger. It does not automatically waive zoning, land-use, floodplain, shoreline, fire, energy, electrical, utility, septic, or right-of-way requirements. Obtain written confirmation when the project involves a new structure, structural alteration, change in occupancy, or concealed work.

Inspection pipeline

Keep the work visible at every release point.

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    Request with lead time

    Apply through iWorQ and upload the site plan, scope, ownership and authorization documents, 9-1-1/address details, septic information, and any required elevation certificate, engineered plans, no-rise certificate, or floodproofing documents. Call 325-247-2039 to coordinate inspections. New or substantially improved development below BFE requires preliminary and final floodplain inspections; passing final inspection and submission of the final elevation certificate and owner confirmation are prerequisites to a Certificate of Compliance. OSSF construction must await authorization and every system is county-inspected before approval to operate.

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    Preserve access

    Do not cover framing, reinforcement, wiring, piping, damp-proofing, or life-safety work until the required inspection has been completed and documented.

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    Close the record

    Retain the approved plans, inspection approvals, correction responses, and final certificate or occupancy release with the property file.

Contractor verification

Verify the builder before the contract is signed.

Use the state licensing system to verify active registration, trade credentials, bond status, and liability coverage where available. Match the legal business name to the proposal and permit application.

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Planning reference

Keep the parcel rules beside the building plans.

A building permit is only one part of statutory compliance. Check the local zoning, ordinance, map, or land-use reference before finalizing setbacks, height, lot coverage, access, drainage, or accessory structure placement.

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Source trail

Official sources for this profile

Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.

Agency websiteOpen official source ↗Permit portalOpen official source ↗Application instructionsOpen official source ↗Fee scheduleOpen official source ↗Planning or zoning referenceOpen official source ↗Contractor license lookupOpen official source ↗

Project questions

Frequently asked questions for Llano County

Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?

Llano County Development Services and 9-1-1 Addressing is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.

How should I begin an application?

Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 325-247-2039; fax 325-247-3785.

How long might review take?

Allow 7-10 business days for non-floodplain determinations; floodplain development, septic permits, and commercial projects may take longer. A floodplain development permit expires 180 days after issuance and may receive one additional 180-day extension for good cause if requested before expiration; no further extension is allowed.

How are inspections scheduled?

Apply through iWorQ and upload the site plan, scope, ownership and authorization documents, 9-1-1/address details, septic information, and any required elevation certificate, engineered plans, no-rise certificate, or floodproofing documents. Call 325-247-2039 to coordinate inspections. New or substantially improved development below BFE requires preliminary and final floodplain inspections; passing final inspection and submission of the final elevation certificate and owner confirmation are prerequisites to a Certificate of Compliance. OSSF construction must await authorization and every system is county-inspected before approval to operate.

Which codes and exemptions should I review?

Llano County reviews development in unincorporated areas under its Development Services orders, 2025 Subdivision Regulations, 2021 Flood Damage Prevention Order/NFIP standards, 9-1-1 addressing order, road-cut rules, and OSSF order. Any development in a special flood hazard area requires a floodplain development permit; floodplain construction must meet elevation, anchoring, flood-opening, no-rise, and engineering requirements. The county adopts 30 TAC Chapters 30 and 285 for OSSF and permits and inspects every on-site system regardless of tract size. No general countywide ICC structural building-code edition was found. All proposed structures or development projects enter the county development-review process, although the additional floodplain permit applies when development is in a special flood hazard area. Llano County expressly permits and inspects every OSSF regardless of tract size, so the state 10-acre permit exception does not apply. No cosmetic-work exemption list is published; the application identifies clearing, fill, grading, excavation, docks, retaining walls, fences, drainage work, roof replacement, demolition/rebuild, and other development for county review.

Field sequencing matters

The inspector needs to see the work at the right moment.

Code compliance is not only a plan-review exercise. Footings, reinforcement, framing, fireblocking, wiring, piping, insulation, weather protection, and life-safety systems each have points where the work must remain accessible. Build the inspection calendar into the trade schedule instead of treating it as a final administrative step.

When a project qualifies for a narrow minor-work exemption, keep a written explanation of why it qualifies and confirm that related zoning, utility, fire, energy, or environmental rules do not create a separate approval requirement.

Closeout file

Keep the approved plan set, inspection approvals, correction responses, contractor license verification, final certificate, and any occupancy release together. A clean record protects the owner, builder, lender, insurer, and future buyer.