Inspection Requests & Procedures

All inspection requests shall be coordinated through the Code Enforcement Office at 512-295-2232. Scheduling an ispection 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

ONSITE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

• Permit should be posted at front entry of building.
• A set of approved plans from the Fire Code Enforcement Office must be onsite at the time of inspection.
• Provide all previous inspection forms from the Fire Code Enforcement Office with the permit packet.
• Work that is to be inspected cannot be covered up prior to inspection.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• All contractors must register with Fire Code Enforcement Office.
• 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 approved plans requires a re-submittal to the Fire Code Enforcement Office.