Fire Marshal's Office Public Assembly Permit Application

Fire Marshal's Office

Austin Fire Department

Fire Prevention Division

6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive

Austin, Texas 78752

(512)974-0127

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/prevention

This application is ONLY for Annual Public Assembly Permits (PA), which is required for public establishments who anticipate or operate at an occupancy rate of 50 or more people and whose gross sales constitute 51% alcohol. Responsibility for acquiring and maintaining this permit will rest with the property owner or legal representative/agent.

Failure to renew your Annual Public Assembly Permit may result in a citation.

Inspections required for annual public assembly permits are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on completed application submission and payment dates.

**If you are seeking an annual maintenance inspection for a facility or school, please visit the link below to find the correct application:

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/types-inspections

Online Portal User Information

Please note: Before completing this application, the party or persons paying must create a user account with the City of Austin's online site, Austin Build+Connect. Please do not create a new user account if an account already exists; instead, just log in to retrieve your Austin Build+Connect ID.

Please provide the Austin Build & Connect ID below. The ID number can be found by visiting "My Profile" after the user account is created and you are logged in. To create a user account, visit Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Online Portal.

What is your Austin Build + Connect ID? You can find the ID number by visiting "My Profile" after logging in to the online portal or you can provide the email associated with the account. *

The invoice will be added to the online portal after the Public Assembly request is submitted and manually processed by the Austin Fire Department. We will notify the Austin Build + Connect account when an invoice is ready. They may then log in to the online portal to pay the pending invoice and check the permit status. The permit request will be on hold until payment is received.

Acknowledgement of Documentation

Please review these guidelines carefully and inspect your property before the AFD Inspector arrives. If you fail your inspection, you will be charged a re-inspection fee of $254 minimum in addition to the cost of the permit.

By checking this box, I certify that I have read and understand the Public Assembly documentation and requirements.

Guidelines to a Successful Public Assembly Inspection

Propane Use Guidelines for Public Assemblies

User Agreement *

I have read and understand the Guidelines to a Successful Public Assembly Inspection.

Inspection Type

FY25 Fee Schedule

Select the type of inspection you are requesting: *

First-Time Permit Request (New Establishments) $413

Annual Renewal $413

Re-Inspection (After Failure) $254

Fire Final and Public Assembly Permit $413

General Contractor Name (first and last name): *

General Contractor's Phone Number (XXX)XXX-XXXX *

General Contractor's Email Address *

Occupancy Information

Property Name *

Street Address, Building #, Suite # *

Zip Code *

Contact Information

Applicant who will be the main contact throughout the application process and the one to receive notification of submittal.

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Applicant's Phone Number (XXX)XXX-XXXX *

Applicant's Email Address *

Inspection Point of Contact (POC) Information

This is the person that will be responsible for arranging the date and time of the inspection.

Same as above

POC First Name *

POC Last Name *

POC Phone Number (xxx)xxx-xxxx *

POC Email Address *

Venue Contact Information

Owner's First Name *

Owner's Last Name *

Owner's Phone Number (XXX)XXX-XXXX *

Owner's Email Address *

Manager's First Name *

Manager's Last Name *

Manager's Phone Number (XXX)XXX-XXXX *

Manager's Email Address *