How to respond to New Braunfels plan check corrections
How to resubmit to the City of New Braunfels after plan check corrections, in the words of New Braunfels’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From New Braunfels’s own page, read October 30, 2026: newbraunfels.gov
How to resubmit
- Only those pages of the plan set that have required changes need to be modified and re-submitted.
From New Braunfels’s own page, read October 30, 2026: newbraunfels.gov
What to include
- It must be uploaded as a single sheet pdf and cannot be included in a zip file.
- Files should be numbered at the front of the filename to dictate the display order sequence of the plan sheets.
- The site does not support PDFs that contain fillable fields.
From New Braunfels’s own page, read October 30, 2026: newbraunfels.gov
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: ICC Code, 2021 Edition, and the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Local amendments to the building code
Each Texas city adopts its own building code edition and amendments by ordinance after a public hearing; many North Texas cities use the NCTCOG regional amendments.
Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Building Safety: 830-221-4000 (newbraunfels.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 (newbraunfels.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 30, 2026.
Texas rules every plan check here follows
These come from Texas law and state agencies, so they apply in New Braunfels as well. Each links to its source.
Code for homes
For houses, Texas cities start from the International Residential Code as it stood on May 1, 2012.
Source: Texas Local Government Code § 214.212, checked October 31, 2026
Code for commercial buildings
For commercial buildings, Texas cities start from the International Building Code as it stood on May 1, 2012.
Source: Texas Local Government Code § 214.216, checked October 31, 2026
Local amendments
Each city can set its own procedures to add to, change, or remove parts of the residential code, and to run its own enforcement.
Source: Texas Local Government Code § 214.212, checked October 31, 2026
Newer code editions
Cities may also consider later code changes published after May 1, 2012, so ask your building department which edition it enforces.
Source: Texas Local Government Code § 214.212, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to plan check corrections has
General guidance, not the City of New Braunfels’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
Other Texas city guides
How we help
Send us the whole correction letter. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to the City of New Braunfels yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of New Braunfels and are not affiliated with it.
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Questions
How do I resubmit after the City of New Braunfels sends corrections?
Only those pages of the plan set that have required changes need to be modified and re-submitted.
How do I respond to New Braunfels’s plan check corrections?
In general, answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet, then resubmit the revised drawings the way the City of New Braunfels asks. Check its own instructions first.
How long does New Braunfels take to review a resubmittal?
Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at 830-221-4000.
Does New Braunfels charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Safety at 830-221-4000 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can New Braunfels send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building Safety at 830-221-4000 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of New Braunfels?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of New Braunfels or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.