§ 3.2.4. License Inspections

Selected occupancies require the issuance of a license from various city, county and state agencies. For these licenses to be issued, fire safety inspections must be performed. The typical license requirements are listed below.

A.

Wine and Beer. A wine and beer inspection pursuant to the Austin City Code Chapter 4-9 is for the purpose of obtaining a permit to sell alcoholic beverages. The general procedures used during the inspection of a premises for a wine and beer license are the same as for the General Fire Safety Inspections outlined in Section 3.2.3 above.

B.

Day Care. A day care facility inspection is for the purpose of obtaining a permit to tend for children or adults. The guidelines used during the inspection of a premises for a day care facility license are the same as for the General Fire Safety Inspections outlined in Section 3.2.3 above, in addition to the State requirements set forth in "Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers" published by the State of Texas, Department of Human Services.

C.

Nursing Homes. A nursing home facility inspection is for the purpose of obtaining a State issued permit to care for and tend to adults or children. The guidelines used during the inspection of a premises for a nursing home facility are the same as for the General Fire Safety Inspections outlined in Section 3.2.3 above as well as the requirements of the State of Texas (see Nursing Home Licensing Standards).

D.

Hospitals. A hospital inspection is for the purpose of a state issued permit to operate an emergency medical care facility. The guidelines used during the inspection of a premises for a hospital are the same as for the General Fire Safety Inspections outlined in Section 3.2.3 above as well as the requirements of the State of Texas (see Hospital Licensing Standards).