AFD Permits | AustinTexas.gov

The Austin Fire Department is responsible for issuing several different kinds of permits, including:

Public Assembly (PA)

An Annual Public Assembly Permit (PA) is required for public establishments who anticipate or operate at an occupancy rate of 50 or more people, and whose gross sales constitute 51% alcohol.

Submit a Fire Marshal's Office Public Assembly Permit Application and Inspection Request Form

Fire Protection Systems (FPS) Program

Inspection Companies
- Contractor Notification
- Please register at www.thecomplianceengine.com and then sign up for training on The Compliance Engine’s (TCE) website.
- FY 2019 Price Increase
- TCE Online Request
What is the Compliance Engine?

In October 2017, we began tracking the compliance of the fire protection systems in commercial buildings in across the City of Austin through the online tool, The Compliance Engine (TCE). Annual reports, deficiencies, repairs, and acceptance testing for new installs are all required tomust be submitted through the TCE website.

Management Companies
- Property Notification
- FPS applications are no longer required. It remains the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that his/her system(s) are in compliance with the current adopted fire code.
Fire Protection Systems Program Contact Information:

E-mail address: afdcompliance@austintexas.gov

Phone: 512-974-0160, option 4

High-piled Storage

Operational permit required to use a building or portion of a building as high-piled storage exceeding 2,000 sq ft. Permit renewal required every three years.