Check if your project requires a fire inspection
The Fire Marshal's Office oversees fire system, life safety, and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) inspections for the City of Austin. These inspections ensure that buildings meet fire safety codes and help prevent fire hazards.
Fire inspections are typically required for the following types of projects:
- New construction
- Remodels
- Changes in building use
- Projects requiring building permits
Some projects may not require a building permit, but still need a fire system plan review. For those, use the AFD Plan Review process.
Review inspection types and requirements
- Inspection types
- Underground hydrostatic pressure
- 13-D sprinkler system
- Full 13 sprinkler system
- 13-R sprinkler system
- Letter and sketch sprinkler system
- Pressure-reducing valve (PRV)
- Fire pump system
- Standpipe preliminary inspection (also called recon inspection)
- Standpipe flow
- Fire alarm system
- Access control and egress impact systems
- Kitchen hood extinguishing system
- Flammable finishes paint booth
- Generator — under 660 gallons and located outdoors
- Dry chemical, wet chemical, and clean agent systems
- Emergency Responder Radio Communications System (ERCES)
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Stocking
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
- Fire Final for Certificate of Occupancy
- Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) — frame and/or final
- Construction expectations
These documents are designed to help general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners understand the requirements needed for scheduling inspections:
- AFD Construction Expectations — commercial
- WUI Reference Guide — residential and commercial
Check if your project has an assigned inspector
Some larger or more complex projects have a dedicated inspector. This can apply to:
- New construction of buildings four or more stories tall, of any occupancy type
- New multi-building apartment complexes, regardless of building height
- Large-scale remodels of schools
- New SMART-housing complexes
- Multi-floor remodels with convenience stairs
- Any project deemed "project-appropriate" by the inspector onsite
To find out if your project has an assigned inspector or if it qualifies for one, email fireinspectionreq@austintexas.gov.
Schedule your inspection
Choose one of the two scheduling options: by phone or online request. Using both may cause delays.
Note:
- Requests submitted before 1 p.m. are usually processed the same day.
- Requests submitted after 1 p.m. are processed the next business day.
- Incomplete forms will not be processed.
- By phone
Call 512-974-0153, ext. 3, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Leave a voicemail with:
- Your name and phone number
- Permit number
- Inspection details
A staff member will return your call within one business day.
- Online request
Submit your request using the Inspection Scheduling Request Intake Form. You may include multiple permits if they relate to the same project.
High-pile inspection requests
To schedule a high-pile inspection, submit your request using the High Piled Combustible Storage Operational Permit Application.
Confirm fees and requirements are met
Before your inspection can be scheduled, staff will confirm that:
- High-pile permits are active, fees are paid, and inspections have been passed.
- Hazardous materials permits are current. If you have questions, email afdhazmat@austintexas.gov.
- The Compliance Engine is up to date with required inspection reports. To verify compliance early, email afdcompliance@austintexas.gov.
- Addressing is consistent across permits and plan submittals.
Fees, including subcontractor and general contractor fees, have been paid. View the 2025 Approved Fee Schedule.