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Building certifications in Austin

Regulated by City of Austin DS / Texas TDLR. 4 cert types in the database.

No city-specific facade or exterior ordinance beyond the state requirements below: they apply in full.

annual to biennial by class
Boiler Inspection

Any building operating a boiler covered by Texas Health & Safety Code ch.755 (most commercial + multifamily boilers)

Texas Health and Safety Code ch.755

Source: www.tdlr.texas.gov official page
annual
Elevator Inspection

Any building with an elevator, escalator, or other conveying device regulated by TDLR

Texas Occupations Code ch.754; 16 Tex. Admin. Code ch.74

Source: www.tdlr.texas.gov official page
annual (NFPA 72/25 ITM)
Fire Protection Itm

Buildings with fire alarm, sprinkler, or suppression systems (local fire code enforcement + state licensing of firms)

Texas Insurance Code ch.6002 (fire protection licensing)

Source: www.tdi.texas.gov official page
annual
Backflow Testing

Texas buildings with backflow prevention assemblies protecting against health hazards

30 Texas Admin Code 290.44(h)(4)

Source: www.tceq.texas.gov official page

Frequently asked questions

What building certifications are required in Austin?

Certmill's database lists 4 requirement types for Austin, including boiler inspection, elevator inspection, fire protection itm, backflow testing. Every rule cites the official agency page, and cities inherit their state's requirements automatically.

Does Austin require facade inspections?

Check the requirement cards on this page: any facade or exterior wall rule shows its trigger (usually a story or height threshold), cycle, and the official ordinance source. Certmill adds facade requirements automatically for buildings of 7 or more floors.

How do I track these deadlines for my building?

Add the building in Certmill, pick Austin, and check the equipment you run. The requirements expand into a deadline calendar with countdowns, 60-day alerts, and an evidence binder PDF.

Requirements change and interpretation varies by building. Certmill assembles this from the official source above. Verify with the agency before relying on it.
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