ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
Austin City Code § 25-4-200
in effect§ 25-4-200 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
(A) If a subdivision requires connection to Austin Energy's electric system:
(1) the applicant must obtain approval of the electric system plans from Austin Energy; and
(2) the applicant must demonstrate that the installation of the electric system will comply with the requirements of this title and all electric system design, safety, and reliability requirements found in:
(a) Chapter 15-9 (Utility Service Regulations) of the City Code;
(b) Austin Energy's Design Criteria Manual adopted as part of the Utilities Criteria Manual;
(c) The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); and
(d) The National Electrical Code (NEC).
(B) If any part of a subdivision is within 200 feet of an existing component of Austin Energy's electric system, the applicant must comply with the following requirements:
(1) the applicant must obtain approval from Austin Energy; and
(2) the applicant must demonstrate that the subdivision will comply with the electrical system design, safety and reliability requirements found in Austin Energy's Design Criteria Manual adopted as part of the Utilities Criteria Manual.
Source: Ord. No. 20190822-117, Pt. 37, 9-1-19.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-4SU_ART3PLRE_DIV4UT_S25-4-200ELSYFetched: 10/27/2026