PERMITS FOR A SYSTEM IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Austin City Code § 4-2-12
in effect§ 4-2-12 - PERMITS FOR A SYSTEM IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX.
(A) The owner or property manager of an apartment complex shall obtain a principal alarm permit if an alarm system is operated in:
(1) a residential unit on the premises, whether the alarm system is furnished by the owner or property manager or contracted for by an individual tenant; or
(2) a non-residential area of the apartment complex, including a common tenant area, office, storage, or equipment area.
(B) A tenant of an apartment complex shall obtain an individual alarm permit before the tenant operates or causes the operation of an alarm system in the tenant's residential unit.
(C) Alarm Sites at an Apartment Complex.
(1) Each residential unit is considered a separate alarm site.
(2) Non-residential areas, including a common tenant area, office, storage, or equipment area are considered a singular alarm site.
Source: 1992 Code Sections 8-6-21(A) and (B); Ord. 031023-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20240718-007, Pt. 3, 10-1-24.
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=TIT4BUREPERE_CH4-2ALSY_ART2PEAP_S4-2-12PESYAPCOFetched: 10/27/2026
