Authorization to proceed with construction.
El Paso City Code § 18.02.105.16
in effect18.02.105.16 - Authorization to proceed with construction.
The building official may issue to a contractor duly registered with the department an authorization to proceed with construction without a master building permit subject to the following conditions:
1. Application for the master building permit has been submitted to the building official, and
2. All required drawings for all aspects of the work have been submitted to the building official for review; and,
3. After, the first review cycle and no conflicts or violations with Title 19 and 20 of the City Code are determined; and,
4. Either the owner or lessee of the building or structure, as applicant, has in the form and manner required by the building official, provided a statement that the applicant understands and agrees that the project is proceeding at the applicant's sole risk and that all requirements of this Code necessary to obtain the master building permit have been accomplished.
The work commenced under an authorization to proceed with construction shall not progress beyond the first required inspection for any type of permit sought until the permit is issued. No inspection shall be granted until the permit is issued, unless authorized by the building official.
(Ord. No. 019528, § 1, 8-1-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT18BUCO_CH18.02BUCOADCO_18.02.105PE_18.02.105.16AUPRCOFetched: 10/28/2026