Fire Prevention Division

Inspections

The Fire Prevention Division conducts the following types of inspections within the city limits of Cedar Park:

• Fire Wall
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Above ground/underground Hydro
• Fire lane access
• Knox Box lock-up
• Commercial vent hood systems/Ansel system
• Above ground/below ground storage tank systems
• Burn Permits
• General safety inspections

The following facilities have annual fire safety inspections conducted by the Cedar Park Fire Prevention Division:

• Schools
• Day Care Facilities
• Group Day Care Homes
• Residential foster care and adoption
• Health care facilities
• Commercial businesses
• Fairs, carnivals, and other special events

Resources

• Fire Permit Application and Plan Submittal Process (PDF) - summarizes requirements regarding plan submittals.
• Fire Code Amendments (PDF) - have been adopted for this jurisdiction in addition to the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, including Appendices B through I, L, and N
• Fire Marshal's Packet (PDF) - provides general guidance regarding plan submittals and inspections as required by the Fire Marshal's Office.
• Outdoor Burning - Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction Only (PDF) - describes permit requirements for outdoor burning.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Outdoor Burning Rules (PDF) - lists the official State rules regarding outdoor burning.
• Standard Notes - Site Development (PDF) - summarizes requirements regarding plan submittals, fire department connections, fire lane access during construction, and fire hydrants.
• Mobile Food Vendor Application Process (PDF)

Forms

The City of Cedar Park will no longer accept paper applications. Please go to MyGovernmentOnline to complete the application for permits and inspections.