Permit Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• The property must have passed an Austin Fire Department maintenance inspection in the previous twelve months.

• There will also be an inspection at the time the permit is issued.

• All fire protection systems present in the structure must be functioning properly and have a valid annual inspection tag from a licensed contractor.

• Maximum occupant load will be posted on the permit. If separate loads are given for different areas of the premise you are responsible for managing the crowd.

• Exits from the property cannot be locked, blocked, or obstructed by decorative materials.

• Use of cut plants, shredded paper, plastic sheeting, and similar combustibles inside a structure is prohibited.

• Plastic sheeting with a flame retardant listing may be used on the exterior only, and documentation of flame resistance must be provided.

• External use of cut plants is not allowed unless previously approved and chemically treated with a retardant solution. (Fire Marshal will test material after application.)

• A licensed contractor must apply the flame retardant solution to cut plants and a letter from the contractor identifying what was treated must be provided.

• Any decorative materials used with cut plants on the exterior must also be flame resistant.

• Decorations must not cover any fire detection or notification devices.

• Additional fire extinguishers must be provided as needed.

• Cost for a permit will be $100.00. Fee must be paid before permit is issued.

Requirements for outdoor structures:

• Temporary decks shall be no higher than 30 inches off grade.

• Murals or walls shall be no taller than 8 feet. (measured from the base of the wall).

• Murals or walls are allowed to be two sided, i.e. two murals/walls attached to deck. No three sided or four sided structures.

• No roofs/coverings of any type.

• No multi-story decks.

• Home made pools are not to be used without approval.

• Engineering sign-offs may be required if the safety of any temporary structure is in question.

• Structures exceeding the limitations above shall require WPDR submittals, Building Permits, and WPDR inspections.

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