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Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services | 9/22/2026 Why are we implementing this service?  Offers a proactive approach to eliminate an imminent danger to public safety.  Fills a missing need for an expedited process to address compromised structures threatening collapse.  Follows best practices of other major cities like San Antonio, Dallas, etc. 2 What does the service offer?  Provides an alternative to our existing demolition process.  Activates a specialized assessment team.  Expedites utility shut offs.  Demolition of the structure will begin no later than 96 hours after an affidavit is signed and order is issued. 3 Emergency Demolition Assessment Procedure  Assigned Code Inspector alerts chain of command regarding emergency demolition candidate.  Dangerous Premises Team which can consist of (Building Official, Fire Marshall, Engineer, Chief Building Inspector) is called out to the property to make determination.  If deemed an emergency, an affidavit is presented to Development Services Director and Building Official for signature and order is then issued by Development Services Director and Building Official. 4 96 Hour Countdown Preparation  Attempt to make contact with the property owner for demolition collaboration.  Contact Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas service for utility shut off requests.  Demolition contractor is contacted and scheduled if property owner is unable to accommodate deadline.  Internal Courtesy notifications will go out to City Managers Office, Historical Preservation Office, Austin Homeless Strategies Office, Communications Office, and City Law.  Emergency Demolition Notice will be sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (Demolition will need to begin within 48 hours after notice is sent).  Notices posted on property to inform the public.  Emergency Demo Permit is issued by the Building Official.  Warrant is obtained from Municipal Court and demolition begins. 5 Who is involved?  Austin Development Services  Austin Fire Department  Austin Police Department  Austin Facilities Management  Austin Water  Austin Energy  Texas Gas  Austin Homeless Strategy Office  Austin Communications and Public Information Office  Austin Planning: Historic Preservation Office  Austin City Attorney’s Office 6