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Trade Permits — Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (incl. gas): Austin restaurant guide

Austin Development Services (Building & Trade Contractor Services)

What it is

Separate permits for electrical, HVAC/hood ductwork and plumbing/gas work tied to your building permit.

When a restaurant needs it

Whenever electrical, mechanical, plumbing or gas work is done.

How to apply

Each state-licensed trade contractor, registered with the City, pulls its permit in AB+C (or via the stand-alone trade permit form).

Documents you’ll need

Building permit number
Contractor's AB+C registration
Scope of trade work

Fee

Varies — see DSD fee schedule

Processing time

Usually issued with/after the building permit

Renewal

Trade contractor City registration renews annually

Who files

Pulled by the state-licensed, City-registered electrical, mechanical or plumbing contractor.

Good to know

Trade contractors must hold the applicable Texas license (TDLR electricians/A-C contractors, TSBPE plumbers) and renew their City registration every year.

Official source

DSD — types of permits · DSD — contractor registration

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