Control Systems

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Licensed Fire & Life Safety Contractor — Texas

NFPA Compliance Services
Austin, TX

Control Systems provides full-scope NFPA compliance inspections, testing, and certification for commercial buildings throughout the Austin metro and Central Texas — fire sprinklers, alarms, suppression, ERRCS, nurse call, and life safety systems. Serving Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and surrounding counties from our Cedar Park office.

NFPA 10 · 17 · 25 · 72 · 99 · 101 Travis · Williamson · Hays · Bastrop · Caldwell 24/7 Emergency Response Texas Licensed & Insured
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Texas State Licensed Fire Contractor NFPA Certified Contractor — Austin, TX 20+ Years Industry Experience Written Compliance Reports Provided
Why NFPA Compliance Matters

Is Your Austin Building NFPA Compliant?

Texas adopts the NFPA family of codes as the baseline standard for fire and life safety in commercial buildings. Austin Fire Department and the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office enforce these codes through annual inspections — non-compliant buildings face fines, remediation orders, or loss of occupancy certificates. Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US — with a booming tech sector, massive multifamily construction wave, expanding healthcare systems, and a thriving hospitality industry, NFPA compliance demand is higher than ever across Travis and Williamson counties. As Austin's trusted fire life safety compliance contractor with 20+ years of industry experience, Control Systems keeps your facility fully compliant across every applicable NFPA standard.

Fire Sprinkler Testing & Inspection (NFPA 25)
Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72)
Fire Suppression Systems (NFPA 17/17A)
Fire Extinguisher Inspection (NFPA 10)
ERRCS / DAS Testing (NFPA 72 Ch. 24)
Nurse Call Systems (NFPA 99)
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
Burglar Alarms & Access Control
Structured Cabling & Fiber (NFPA 70)
Code-by-Code Coverage

NFPA Standards We Service in Austin, TX

Every NFPA code below is enforced in Travis County and throughout the Austin metro area. As a licensed commercial fire code compliance contractor in Austin, Control Systems provides inspections, testing, and written compliance documentation for each standard — satisfying Texas State Fire Marshal requirements for all commercial occupancy types across Central Texas.

NFPA 25
Fire Sprinkler Inspection & Testing

Texas enforces NFPA 25 for all water-based fire protection systems. We perform quarterly wet pipe inspections, annual dry pipe tests, five-year internal pipe inspections, and full hydraulic flow testing for commercial properties throughout Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Pflugerville, and all of Travis and Williamson counties.

Annual Required
NFPA 72
Fire Alarm System Compliance

Annual testing of all initiating devices, smoke detectors, notification appliances, and central station monitoring connections. We provide written NFPA 72 inspection records required by the Austin Fire Department and all Williamson and Hays County fire authorities for occupancy compliance throughout the Austin metro.

Annual Required
NFPA 72 Ch. 24
ERRCS / DAS Testing Austin

Texas fire code requires first responder radio coverage in applicable commercial buildings. We install, test, and certify BDA and DAS systems to NFPA 72 Chapter 24 standards — especially critical for Austin's rapidly expanding high-rise residential towers in the downtown core, major tech campuses along the Domain and along US-183, and large mixed-use developments throughout the 2nd Street District and East Austin corridors.

Annual Certification
NFPA 10
Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Annual portable fire extinguisher inspections, 6-year internal maintenance, and hydrostatic testing per NFPA 10. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 cross-references NFPA 10 for all workplace extinguishers — our inspections satisfy both requirements for Austin area businesses across tech, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Annual + 6-Year
NFPA 17 / 17A
Fire Suppression Systems Austin

As a licensed commercial fire suppression system contractor in Austin, we handle semi-annual kitchen fire suppression system inspections (NFPA 17A) and annual clean agent suppression system inspections (NFPA 17). Austin's thriving restaurant scene — from 6th Street and Rainey Street to South Congress and the Domain — demands reliable semi-annual suppression service throughout Travis and Williamson counties.

Semi-Annual Required
NFPA 99
Healthcare & Nurse Call Systems

NFPA 99 governs nurse call systems, medical gas systems, and electrical systems in Austin hospitals, assisted living facilities, and outpatient clinics. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) oversees healthcare licensing — with Ascension Seton, St. David's HealthCare, Baylor Scott & White, and Dell Seton Medical Center all operating in the Austin metro, NFPA 99 compliance is a critical service line throughout Travis and Williamson counties.

HHSC Required
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code Compliance

Annual inspection of means of egress, exit signage, emergency lighting, and occupancy load compliance under NFPA 101. Required for all commercial occupancies in Austin and surrounding communities — violations identified during our inspections include a written remediation plan and fast-turnaround correction service before your next Austin Fire Department or Texas State Fire Marshal audit.

Annual Required
NFPA 70
Structured Cabling & Data/Fiber

Commercial structured cabling, fiber optic backbone, and voice/data installation per NEC (NFPA 70) standards. We handle complete low-voltage cabling infrastructure for new construction and tenant build-outs throughout Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, and all of the Austin metro area.

New Construction
Why Control Systems

Austin's Multi-Code Fire & Life Safety Experts

20+
Years Industry Experience
Two decades of fire protection compliance in Texas — delivering reliable NFPA compliance services to Austin's rapidly growing commercial, tech, healthcare, and multifamily sectors.
24/7
Emergency Response
System failures don't keep business hours. Our Cedar Park-based technicians are available around the clock for emergency fire safety inspections and service calls throughout Travis and Williamson counties.
1
Contractor, All Codes
We cover NFPA 10, 17, 25, 72, 99, and 101 — one licensed Texas contractor for all your fire code compliance needs in Austin and Central Texas.
100%
Written Documentation
Every inspection includes a detailed written report suitable for AHJ submission, Texas State Fire Marshal audits, HHSC licensing reviews, and insurance requirements.
Coverage Area

Serving Austin & All of Central Texas

Our Cedar Park team covers a 100-mile service radius — delivering NFPA compliance services, fire safety inspections, and fire suppression system inspections across Central Texas. We handle full fire code compliance in Austin and all surrounding communities throughout the region.

Travis County
Austin · Pflugerville · Manor · Lakeway · Bee Cave · West Lake Hills · Rollingwood · Del Valle
Williamson County
Cedar Park · Round Rock · Georgetown · Leander · Hutto · Taylor · Liberty Hill · Jarrell · Brushy Creek
Hays County
San Marcos · Kyle · Buda · Wimberley · Dripping Springs · Lockhart (shared) · Uhland
Bastrop County
Bastrop · Elgin · Smithville · Cedar Creek · McDade · Rockne
Caldwell County
Lockhart · Luling · Gonzales (shared) · Cuero (shared) · Prairie Lea
Burnet County
Burnet · Marble Falls · Llano (shared) · Bertram · Lampasas (shared)
Bell County
Killeen · Temple · Belton · Waco (shared) · Harker Heights · Copperas Cove
Guadalupe County
Seguin · Schertz · Cibolo · New Braunfels (shared) · Marion · Santa Clara
📍 All locations within approximately 100 miles of our Cedar Park office at 2001 Windy Terrace STE A. Not sure if we cover your area? Call us at 888-780-6465 — if we can get there, we will.
Common Questions

NFPA Compliance FAQs — Austin, TX

Questions from facility managers, property owners, and building operators throughout the Austin metro and Central Texas about fire code compliance, NFPA inspections, and fire life safety requirements in Texas.

Commercial buildings in Austin must comply with the Texas Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code (IFC) with Texas and local amendments, enforced by the Austin Fire Department and statewide by the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. All NFPA standards including NFPA 25, 72, 10, 17, and 101 are adopted by reference and enforced throughout Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. Control Systems provides full fire code compliance inspections and documentation for all commercial occupancies across the Austin metro and Central Texas.
Texas enforces NFPA 25, requiring annual inspections for all water-based fire suppression systems. Wet pipe systems also require quarterly inspector test valve checks. Commercial buildings in Austin must maintain inspection records available to the Austin Fire Department or the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office upon request. With Austin's rapid construction pace, staying current on NFPA 25 inspections is more critical than ever across Travis and Williamson counties.
Yes. Texas fire code requires Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) in applicable new commercial construction and major renovations where first responder radio signal coverage is insufficient. Buildings over applicable square footage or height thresholds require a BDA system tested and certified annually under NFPA 72 Chapter 24. Austin's high-rise construction boom — including downtown residential towers, the Domain tech campus, and major mixed-use projects along North Lamar and South Congress — means ERRCS demand in Austin is rapidly increasing. Control Systems provides full ERRCS installation, testing, and certification throughout Travis and Williamson counties.
Yes. Commercial kitchens in Austin must have NFPA 17A-compliant kitchen fire suppression systems inspected every six months. This is required by the Texas Fire Code and by most commercial property insurance carriers. Austin's internationally recognized restaurant scene — from 6th Street and Rainey Street to South Congress, East Austin, and the Domain — all fall under this requirement. Control Systems services all major suppression brands including Ansul, Amerex, and Kidde throughout the Austin metro area.
Yes. NFPA 99 applies to all hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and outpatient clinics in Austin and Travis County. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) conducts licensing inspections that include NFPA 99 compliance checks — a failed HHSC inspection can result in license suspension. With Ascension Seton, St. David's HealthCare, Baylor Scott & White, and Dell Seton Medical Center all operating major facilities in Austin, NFPA 99 nurse call system compliance is one of our highest-demand services in this market.
Buildings that fail NFPA compliance inspections in Travis County may receive a Notice of Violation from the Austin Fire Department or the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office. Depending on severity, this can result in monetary fines, a required remediation timeline, or an order to cease occupancy. Control Systems provides a detailed written deficiency report with every inspection and can schedule remediation work immediately to keep your Austin facility in compliance.

Schedule Your NFPA Compliance Inspection in Austin, TX Today

As a licensed fire protection compliance contractor in Austin, Texas with 20+ years of industry experience, Control Systems provides same-week scheduling for all NFPA compliance services and written reports you can submit directly to your AHJ or HHSC. Serving all of Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, Bell, and Guadalupe counties.

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