Yes, the City of Austin requires an alarm permit for each business operating in the Austin Police Department jurisdiction. The City of Austin Development Services Department is who monitors the Alarm Permit Ordinance. The cost of a commercial alarm system permit in Austin depends on the business’s size.
Companies must submit their application to the Austin Fire Department (AFD) to obtain a permit. The application must include the company name and address of the business, as well as the name and contact information of the alarm company (The Security Center – Austin) installing the system. Once the application is approved, the city will issue businesses a permit for display in a visible location.