Types of Inspections
AFD is responsible for conducting annual inspections of multi-family residences, commercial properties and licensed facilities.
- Annual Maintenance Inspections
There are a number of commercial and retail spaces within the City of Austin that receive regular fire and life-safety inspections. The Department also ensures that fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, elevators, etc.) receive an annual inspection by an independent third-party contractor (this is a state requirement enforced by local municipalities).
- Adoption and Foster Home Inspections
To schedule an inspection for an adoption or foster home, please submit your request using this Foster and Adoption Home Inspection Online Request Form.
- State Licensed Facility Inspections
Some occupancies, such as daycares, health care and institutional occupancies, and schools, require a more specific inspection.
Submit requests using the Facility Licensure and Maintenance Inspections Online Request Form. A member of the AFD Prevention Division will follow up.
- Multi-Family Residential
AFD inspects all multi-family residential occupancies within the City. Due to the unique risks posed by multi-family residential structures, AFD has made them a priority for regular fire and life-safety inspections. These inspections are done by firefighting crews during their shifts and are often referred to as "in-service inspections". AFD conducts more than 12,000 in-service inspections each year.