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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 Loving County.

Loving County participates in local floodplain administration through its county Floodplain Administrator and applicable NFIP/FEMA minimum standards; no county permit form, flood-damage-prevention order text, or specific elevation standard is publicly posted. OSSF permitting in state-jurisdiction areas is administered by TCEQ Region 7 under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285. No countywide ICC structural building code, general building-permit program, or zoning ordinance was found.

Inspection lane

Contact the county Floodplain Administrator at 432-377-2311 before development in an identified flood hazard area. For OSSF work, submit the February 2026 TCEQ application, legal-description proof, licensed site/soil evaluation, planning materials, and fee to Region 7; do not begin construction before Authorization to Construct. Arrange the required inspection through Region 7 at 432-570-1359 and leave the system uncovered until inspection and approval to operate.

Minor-work playbook

Understand what may be exempt—and what is not.

No county cosmetic or minor-work exemption list is published. For TCEQ-administered OSSF work, the state 10-acre exception may apply only when all state conditions are met: licensed site evaluation, one single-family dwelling on at least 10 acres, no nuisance or groundwater pollution, every component at least 100 feet from property lines, and disposal entirely on the tract. Qualifying grandfathered systems and listed emergency repairs reported within 72 hours may also be exempt. Confirm floodplain status and any development-permit requirement with the county before work.

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

    Contact the county Floodplain Administrator at 432-377-2311 before development in an identified flood hazard area. For OSSF work, submit the February 2026 TCEQ application, legal-description proof, licensed site/soil evaluation, planning materials, and fee to Region 7; do not begin construction before Authorization to Construct. Arrange the required inspection through Region 7 at 432-570-1359 and leave the system uncovered until inspection and 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.

No verified planning reference link is listed; ask the agency for the parcel-specific source.

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 ↗Contractor license lookupOpen official source ↗

Project questions

Frequently asked questions for Loving County

Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?

Loving County Floodplain Administration and TCEQ Region 7 OSSF Program 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 County Floodplain Administrator/Treasurer Regina Wilkinson: 432-377-2311; County Judge's Office: 432-309-9500 ext. 5; TCEQ Region 7: 432-570-1359.

How long might review take?

TCEQ must approve or deny a complete OSSF permit application and planning materials within 30 days of receipt. No county floodplain or structural review duration is published.

How are inspections scheduled?

Contact the county Floodplain Administrator at 432-377-2311 before development in an identified flood hazard area. For OSSF work, submit the February 2026 TCEQ application, legal-description proof, licensed site/soil evaluation, planning materials, and fee to Region 7; do not begin construction before Authorization to Construct. Arrange the required inspection through Region 7 at 432-570-1359 and leave the system uncovered until inspection and approval to operate.

Which codes and exemptions should I review?

Loving County participates in local floodplain administration through its county Floodplain Administrator and applicable NFIP/FEMA minimum standards; no county permit form, flood-damage-prevention order text, or specific elevation standard is publicly posted. OSSF permitting in state-jurisdiction areas is administered by TCEQ Region 7 under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366 and 30 TAC Chapter 285. No countywide ICC structural building code, general building-permit program, or zoning ordinance was found. No county cosmetic or minor-work exemption list is published. For TCEQ-administered OSSF work, the state 10-acre exception may apply only when all state conditions are met: licensed site evaluation, one single-family dwelling on at least 10 acres, no nuisance or groundwater pollution, every component at least 100 feet from property lines, and disposal entirely on the tract. Qualifying grandfathered systems and listed emergency repairs reported within 72 hours may also be exempt. Confirm floodplain status and any development-permit requirement with the county before work.

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.