105 N 4th Street, P.O. Box 349, Gunter, TX 75058-0349
Phone: 903.433.5185 Fax: 903.433.8039
Email: utilityclerk@ci.gunter.tx.us
Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Information
Note: A building permit is required for any alteration or construction work.
To receive an inspection for a Certificate of Occupancy, please adhere to the following steps:
1) Complete CO application- next page
2) Return application to city hall and pay $150.00 permit fee.
3) Request a CO inspection from Bureau Veritas.
Phone: 817.335.8111 Toll Free: 877.837.8775
Fax: 817.335.8110 Toll Free: 877.837.8859
Email: inspectionstx@us.bureauveritas.com
4) Post your approved application in a visible location on the building. (Tape to door or
window)
5) Ensure the building is accessible/unlocked between 8AM-5PM the day of the inspection.
The Certificate of Occupancy inspection is for life safety items and general maintenance.
Some common items noted during inspection are listed below.
This is not an all-inclusive list.
Doors to the exterior should not have double key locks, slide bolts, or other locking
devices other than a thumb turn lock or bolt.
When required, illuminated exit signs must be in good working order.
Address and suite number must be posted on the building in 6" minimum numbers
on a contrasting background clearly visible from the street.
Every space must have 24 hour access to the electric panel which serves the space.
Missing circuit breakers or knockouts in electric panels and junction boxes must be
filled.
Broken or damaged electrical fixtures and cover plates must be repaired or replaced.
New electrical fixtures and outlets must comply with the National Electric Code.
House bibs should have vacuum breakers.
Plumbing fixtures must be in good working order.
Any unused plumbing must be capped.
Gas appliances and heaters must be properly vented and installed.
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