Austin Fire Prevention Division engineers review site plans, building plans, and fire protection system plans associated with new construction and/or renovations.
Fire Protection Engineering and Plan Review
Engineers and plans examiners in the Fire Marshal’s Office are primarily responsible for enforcing the code requirements of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) and associated National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards as they apply to fire safety features in the design of buildings, including the design of the overall site, and new and renovated buildings. Features include fire access roads, fire hydrant placement, fire sprinklers, smoke alarms, fire alarm systems, fire pumps, smoke control and ventilation, egress systems, and other special extinguishing systems. Engineering and Plan Review also review plans for hazardous materials compliance and wildland urban interface requirements.
What you will find on this page:
General
- Contact Information
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
General Telephone: 512-974-0160
Inspection Requests: Complete the Inspection Request Intake Form or call 512-974-0153, option 3 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
E-mail: fireprevention@austintexas.gov
Physical Address: 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 (Map)
Engineering Services Appointment Requests:
- Austin City Council-Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Fee Schedule
- City of Austin Codes
- Fire System Plan Review Status - FIRR Case
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System Plan Status Steps:
- Visit Austin Build + Connect website
- Enter associated BP in “Search by Permit Number” field
- Select “Yes” in “Related Folder” field
- View details in “Status” field under FIRR case
- Plan Review System Submittals/Fire System Plan Review Fee Form
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AFD Plan Review Intake Process Guide (PDF)
Fire System Plan Review Intake Process Steps:
- Fire System Contractors will no longer have to upload submittal documentation thru Box.com.
- All submittal documentation will be uploaded directly thru AFD’s Fire System Plan Review Form (Fee Form).
- All cancelled submissions will require the completion of a new Fire System Plan Review Form (Fee Form).
- Automatic Sprinkler System Plan Submittal
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Horizontal Sprinkler Piping Hangers (PDF)
Insulated Sprinkler Chase Design Requirements (PDF)
Automatic Sprinkler Submittal Checklist (PDF)
Twenty Head or Less Sprinkler Work Letters and Plans (PDF)
High-Rise Standpipe PRV Calculations and PRV Chart Requirements (PDF)
- Fire Alarm System Plan Submittal
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Fire Alarm Submittal Checklist (PDF)
Guidelines for 5 Device or Less Fire Alarm Remodel submittals (PDF)
Guidelines for FACP and Device for Device Replacement Fire Alarm submittals (PDF)
Guidelines for FACP Only Replacement Fire Alarm submittals (PDF)
- Electrical Locking Systems/Access Control Plan Submittal
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Effective August 4, 2025: Based on contractor feedback, the submittal process for Electrical Locking Systems (ELS) and Access Control (ACON) is being updated in order to better align review processes and costs with the scope of work. The revised process is reflected in this flowchart.
- If projects have an active building permit or are pending plan review, ELS/ACON submittals must be submitted to the Development Services Department (DSD) as an update or revision. These will follow DSD review timelines and fees.
- Standalone ELS/ACON system submittals for an existing building, that is not tied to an active permit, should be sent directly to Austin Fire and will follow Austin Fire review timelines and fees.
- Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System Plan Submittal
- Isolation Pod and Phone Booth Fire Protection Requirements
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Isolation Pod and Phone Booth Fire Protection Requirements (PDF)
- Alternative Method of Compliance (AMoc)