Plan Review & Permitting

The Fire Marshal’s Office conducts reviews of site plans, construction plans, and specifications to the 2018 International Code Council (ICC) Fire Code and the related codes and standards referenced therein. We also conduct inspections to verify compliance with the project design codes and standards.

We are also in the process of moving our plans submittals, reviews, and inspections requests electronically to the MyPermitNow system. The new process will give developers a one-stop location for all of Hays County plans submittals, permits, and inspections.

Hays County Fire Code and Amendments

Effective January 1, 2020, Hays County adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) and local amendments. The 2018 International Building Code is also adopted by reference under Chapter 1 of the 2018 IFC. Hays County also adopted local amendments to the fire code.

• The 2018 International Fire Code can be accessed by clicking here.
• The Hays County fire code adoption and local amendments can be accessed by clicking here.

Fire Marshal Fee Schedule

A fee schedule for Fire Marshal fees was implemented January 1, 2020 (and amended in March 2021): Fire Marshal Fees

Please reference the project address, not the project name, on all applications, plans, emails, correspondence, etc. Our email is our best point of contact: firemarshal@co.hays.tx.us.

Application Form 
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