The Travis County Fire Code requires plan review submittal and a permit from the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office before beginning construction or making substantial improvements to existing structures. This applies to all commercial, public, and multi-family buildings, as well as any existing building for which its use is going to change.
Substantial improvements are improvements or remodels that will cost greater than 50% of the building’s value according to the Travis County Appraisal District’s certified tax appraisal role for the year preceding the improvement.
Change of use or occupancy classification is when there is a change in the purpose or level of activity in a building (i.e. converting a warehouse into a loft apartment, a house into a bar/restaurant, etc.).
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How to Apply
New Permits Website
Effective 10/3/2022, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office has moved all plan submittals, permitting, inspection requests, and ITM submittals into the new TCFMO Permits Website.
Paper plans are no longer accepted. All submittals must now be done using this new online system.
Please review the Informational Bulletin on plan review submittal to learn about the requirements.
Plan Submittal and Permitting Process
To register and access the new online system, visit our submittal website below:
First-time users will need to register by clicking the blue register button at the top right of the webpage. A valid email address is required to register.
When contacting us, please reference the project address, not the project name, on all plans, emails, and correspondence, etc. Our email is our best point of contact at [email protected]
Informational Bulletins
Mass Gathering Events
Fire Code
- The Travis County Fire Code is comprised of the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) and local amendments. The International Building Code is also adopted by reference under Chapter 1 of the 2015 IFC.
- Fire Code Penalties
- Building and Construction Fees - Effective 10/1/2020
- Building Valuation Schedule - Use this chart to calculate the estimated cost of construction for the building permits. This will help you determine the permit fee.
- Inspection Fees - Effective 10/1/2020
- Operational Permit Fees - Effective 10/1/2020
- Marina Requirements
- Foster Home Requirements
- Mobile Food Vending Requirements
