Permits and Code Enforcement

Through the Liberty Hill Fire Department's code enforcement and safety inspection programs, we strive to make our community a safer place to live, work and play.

On July 1, 2007, the Williamson County ESD No. 4 adopted the International Fire Code 2006. This Fire Code is applicable to all commercial buildings and businesses inside the ESD Fire District and the city limits of Liberty Hill through an interlocal agreement. With the adoption of the IFC 2006, all businesses are required to have anual inspections along with pre-fire plans. Any new constuction of commercial businesses inside the ESD shall be subject to plans reviews, certificate of occupancies, permits and fire codes (if applicable) regulated by the IFC 2006.

LHFD Prevention Division reviews plans for all new construction and remodels within our district in order to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. LHFD charges a fee for most plan reviews and inspections. Refer to our Fee Schedule to determine the appropriate fee.

LHFD reviews the following types of plans:

• New Construction
• Remodel/Repair
• Lease Space Finish Out
• Fire Sprinkler System Review
• Fire Alarm Review
• Hood Suppression System Review
• Subdivision Plats (Preliminary and Final)
• Site Development Plans

LHFD performs a wide variety of fire and life safety inspections, including:

• Annual Maintenance Inspections
• Daycare Center
• Group Daycare
• Registered Family Home
• Nursing Home
• Hospital/Clinic
• Foster Care
• Cutting/Welding Shops
• Dry Cleaning Facilities
• Hazardous Materials
• Lumberyard/Woodworking
• Repair Garages/Service Stations
• Spraying/Dipping
• Other Fire Inspections Required by Fire Code
• Certificate of Occupancy

Numerous hazardous or events are required to have a permit. The following are items that are required to be permitted prior to use.

• Explosive Permits (1.5 & 1.6)
• Explosive Permits (1.4)  Fireworks stand
• Explosive Permits (1.3)
• Explosive Permits (1.1 & 1.2)
• Fireworks Display
• Temporary Membrane Structures/Tents
• Other Fire Permits as Required by Fire Code
• Events Permit

To request an inspection or obtain a permit, please contact the LHFD. The steps for obtaining a permit or plans review are simple. Come by the fire station between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and apply. Please bring all applicable documentation with you, i.e. plans, MSDS sheets, drawings, and other information needed for your permit. 

Contact us with any questions.