AFD Fire Plan Review, Fire Systems & Fire Final for CO: Austin restaurant guide

Austin Fire Department — Fire Prevention

What it is

AFD reviews building and fire-system plans (sprinklers, fire alarm) under the 2024 IFC and performs the 'Fire Final for Certificate of Occupancy' inspection.

When a restaurant needs it

Every building permit or change of use; separate fire-system submittals when sprinklers or alarms are added or modified.

How to apply

Fire life-safety review happens inside DSD commercial plan review; fire system contractors upload sprinkler/alarm submittals through AFD's Fire System Plan Review Form, and inspections are requested through the AFD Inspection Request Intake Form.

Documents you’ll need

Building plan set
Sprinkler submittal (per AFD checklist)
Fire alarm submittal with voltage-drop and battery calculations

Fee

Varies — see AFD fee schedule

Processing time

Varies; track the FIRR case under your building permit in AB+C

Renewal

Fire protection system inspection reports filed through The Compliance Engine

Who files

Fire-system submittals by the fire sprinkler/alarm contractor; inspections requested by the contractor or permit holder.

Good to know

Fees must be paid before AFD schedules an inspection; inspection requests are taken Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Official source

AFD — Fire Plan Review · AFD — request a fire inspection

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.