Hays County Emergency Services District # 8 / Buda Fire Department

Code Enforcement

Letter detailing the Adoption of International Fire Code 2003 by
Hays County Emergency Services District # 8.

Code Enforcement Office

The Hays County ESD#8 / Buda Fire Department Code Enforcement Office is located at Buda Fire Department’s Main Station. (209 FM 2770)  This is in downtown Buda near the corner of FM 2770 and Main Street.  The Code Enforcement Office can be reached at (512) 295-2232.  The Fire Marshal is Mike Duffey.

Inspection Request and Procedures

Plan Review Application

All inspection requests shall be coordinated through the Code Enforcement Office at (512) 295-2232.  Scheduling an inspection is subject to inspection availability.  The following information must be provided in order to schedule an inspection:
 

    -Permit number
    -Address of project
    -Name of project
    -Fire Protection Contractor's name and phone number
    -Type of inspection being requested

    On-site inspection requirements are as follows:
    -Permit should be posted at the front entry of the building
    -A set of approved plans from the Fire Code Enforcement Office must be on-site at the time of inspection. This does not include shop drawings stamped by your company.
    -Provide all previous inspection forms from the Fire Code Enforcement Office with the permit packet.
    -Work that is to be inspected can not be covered up prior to inspection

General information is as follows:
    All contractors must register with the emergency prevention division.
    All plan submittals must be accompanied by a Fire Protection Plan Review Application.
    All calculations must be signed by a licensed contractor.
    All plans submitted must be stamped and signed by a Texas State Licensed Fire Protection Contractor.
    All inspections require a set of approved plans on the job site.  The Fire Inspector must sign all permits after each inspection.

Plans approved by Hays County ESD # 8 / Buda Fire Department give authorization for construction.  Final approvals are subject to field verification.  Any approval issued by the Fire Code Enforcement Office does not release the contractor or property owner from the responsibility of full compliance with applicable codes and ordinances relating to the construction project.

All installations must comply with the approved plans.  Any deviation from the approved plans requires a re-submittal to the emergency prevention division.

Knox Security Rapid Access Products

Hays County ESD # 8 / Buda Fire Department participates in a program, that provides us with immediate access to your building 24 hours a day, without a security risk.  The Knox Rapid Entry System for emergency access eliminates wasted time and confusion; firefighters have immediate access to your building where and when it's needed.

Important reasons to install a KNOX-BOX:
    -Eliminate needless forced entry damage that may not be covered by your insurance deductible
    -Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys.  Also satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances
   -Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your building early in the morning for a false alarm
   -Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended.  The fire department holds the only key to the KNOX-BOX.
    -Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack-resistant, UL-tested reliability

To purchase Knox products, simply call our Code Enforcement Office at (512) 295-2232. We can help you order Knox boxes, gate switches, and padlocks.  Or, you can order them online at www.knoxbox.com.

Fire Code Enforcement Documents:

Contractor's Registration Form

Fee Schedule

Plan Review / Permit Application

Construction Permitting Process

Complaint-Request Form

Hazardous Materials Permit Application

Request for Hydrant Testing Application

Fire Lane Installation Guide

Open Burning Permit Application

Retail Fireworks Permit Application