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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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 Application
Project Information
Name of Project: ____________________________________________________________________________
Project Address: ____________________________________________________________ Sq Ft: __________
Lot:
________________
Block:
_________________ Subdivision: ____________________________________
Intended Use of Space: _______________________________________________________________________
Total Occupancy of Building: _________________________ Zoning District: __________________________
Owner Information
Company Name: __________________________________ Contact Person: ___________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Tenant Information
Company Name: __________________________________ Contact Person: ___________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Does your business involve the storage, sale, or use of the following (check all that apply):
**PROVIDE CHEMICAL DATA SHEETS LISTING THE MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF ALL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS**
List any material discharged into the drainage system, ground, or atmosphere:_________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Combustible fibers
Liquid propane gas
Dry cleaning solvents
Recycling waste
Woodworking
Smoking
Cellulose nitrate film
Vehicle repair garage
Dust producing process
Magnesium
Floor drains in building
Alcohol
Fireworks
Food/beverage processing, storage, sales
Poisonous/hazardous chemicals/acids
Painting with flammables
Compressed gas
Welding or cutting
Explosives/ammunition
Vehicles in building
Food products
X-ray development
Flammable/combustible liquids (>10 gal)
High piled stock (
>12' in height)
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 Application
It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises created, erected,
changed, converted, altered, or enlarged in its use or structure until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by
an administrative official. A permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced
within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after
work is commenced.
I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All
provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified or not. The
granting of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local
law regulating construction or the performance of construction.
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________
City Official Approval: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Inspector Approval: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________
City Permit #: _______________________ Inspector Project #: ________________________________
For Office Use Only
Fee Received: ______________ Check/Card: ________________ Date: __________________
New Facility/First Inspection:
Annual Inspection:
Address: _______________________________________ Business/Facility Name: _______________________
City, State: _____________________________________ Zip: __________________
Contact Name: _________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________
Fax: _________________________________ Emergency Phone: ____________________________________
Electric Provider: ____________________________________________________________________________
Water Utility Provider: _______________________________________________________________________
Gas Provider: ____________________________________ Public Provider: Propane:
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________
Print Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________
City Official Approval: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Inspector Approval: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Fee Submitted: ______________ Date: ______________ Received by: __________________________
City Permit #: _______________________ Inspector Project #: ________________________________
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
Fire and Life Safety Inspection Application
Please complete the application and return with payment to city hall.
Annual Fee:
$150.00
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