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New Code Compliance Guidelines
The Fire Marshal and County Attorney’s Offices
have developed a new set of guidelines
relating to the Travis County Fire Code.
These guidelines clarify the requirements for
compliance with the code and penalties
for non-compliance.
Fire Marshal
Hershel Lee, Fire Marshal
5555 Airport Blvd. Ste. 400
Austin, TX 78751
Ph:512 854-4621
Fax:512 854-6471
Burn Ban in Effect
Travis County Fire Code
The Travis County Fire Code requires each new commercial and public building, as well as, any existing structure for which use has changed or will sustain 50 percent or greater construction alteration to be permitted by the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office prior to construction.
- Fire Code Order & Amendments
- Fire Code Permit Application
- Building Plans Submittals Guidelines
- Building Valuation Schedule
- Building and Construction Fees (Effective 2/15/2010)
- Operational Permit Fees (Effective 2/15/2010)
- Inspection Fees (Effective 2/15/2010)
- Open Records Request
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office at (512) 854 - 4621, Mon. - Fri. between 8AM-5PM.
About Us
The Fire Marshal's Office is the law enforcement agency responsible for fire investigations, fire inspections and code enforcement within the county. All "Marshals" are Certified Fire/Arson Investigators, Certified Fire Inspectors & Licensed Peace Officers.
The Fire Marshal's Office also provides support to the 13 Fire Protection Agencies (ESD's), works with the Travis County Hazardous Materials Task Force and investigates citizen complaints regarding fire and life safety hazards.
Arson
Help stop arson in Travis County!
Contact CRIMESTOPPERS at 472-TIPS (472-8477)
- Arson is a serious crime and is the 2nd leading cause of residential fire deaths!
- National statistics indicate that one out of every four fires is arson, killing 500 people and causing an estimated $900 million in property damage each year.
- Arson in Travis County is in line with national statistics, accounting for approximately 20% of all fires investigated by the Travis County Fire Marshal's Office.
Last Modified:
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:54 PM
