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Fire extinguisher inspection software for Texas shops

Fire extinguisher inspection software for Texas has to fit local reporting: InspectRenew keeps extinguisher and kitchen exhaust records together, and this guide lists where 7 Texas jurisdictions send reports. 7 of them still have an open question to confirm with the AHJ.

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Jurisdiction	Portal required for extinguisher reports?	Kitchen exhaust cleaning	Scope and source
Houston (Harris County)	Not listed by Harris County; Houston city unconfirmed	Required in Harris County; Houston city unconfirmed	Harris County lists exhaust cleaning in TCE. Do not extend the county list to Houston city. Research source 1 Research source 2
Dallas	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed	No official reporting method found in the research. Contact Dallas Fire-Rescue. No official source found in the research.
Fort Worth (Tarrant)	Not listed	Unconfirmed	The published TCE letter lists alarm, pump, and sprinkler systems; confirm the exact service type. Research source 1
San Antonio (Bexar)	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed	Bexar County and San Antonio city have separate authorities; the county uses TCE for systems. Research source 1 Research source 2
Austin (Travis)	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed	Austin uses TCE for system reports; the complete equipment list was not verified. Research source 1 Research source 2
Collin County (Plano, Frisco, McKinney)	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed	Plano, Frisco, and McKinney are separate AHJs. Permit portals do not establish ITM submission rules. Research source 1 Research source 2
El Paso	Unconfirmed	Unconfirmed	An inspection request form does not confirm how service reports must be submitted. Research source 1

Texas fire extinguisher tag rules

The Texas State Fire Marshal (TDI) licenses extinguisher firms and technicians; the research points to service-tag requirements in 28 TAC 34.520. A customer signature on a PDF does not replace a technician signature required on the tag.

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Ask about the exact service at the exact address.

Identify the responsible fire department or district for the site.
Ask separately about portable extinguisher service, exhaust cleaning, and hood suppression.
Confirm the accepted report format, portal, fee, and required physical tag.
Keep the written instruction with the customer record and review it when the rules change.

InspectRenew does not submit to an AHJ portal. Your company remains responsible for filing and for the service record required by local rules.

Software for Texas extinguisher and hood cleaning shops

Use fire extinguisher inspection software for portable extinguisher visits and hood cleaning software for kitchen exhaust work. Both plans cover Texas sites; see pricing.

Product specifications

InspectRenew at a glance

What it is: Web software for portable fire extinguisher (NFPA 10) and commercial kitchen exhaust / hood cleaning (NFPA 96) inspection records, PDF reports, QR verification, and renewal reminders.
Who it is for: Small US fire protection and hood cleaning shops with 1 to 5 technicians.
Price: Starter $79/month (up to 2 technicians); Pro $129/month (up to 5). Annual: $790 or $1,290/year. USD.
Trial: 14 days, no credit card.
Equipment limit: Unlimited equipment on both plans; no per-unit fee.
Renewal reminders: Email reminders to the building owner 30, 14, and 3 days before the recorded due date, with a link to request the next visit. Pro adds SMS when enabled.
Reports: Server-generated PDF with findings, photos, and captured customer signature; a QR code opens a public verification record; SHA-256 file fingerprint. Printable QR equipment labels on both plans. Pro PDFs are white-label (no InspectRenew mark).
Offline: Web local drafts with retry. Sync and final PDFs need a connection. Native iPhone and Android apps are coming soon.
Not included: AHJ or The Compliance Engine (TCE) filing, sprinkler or alarm ITM, backflow, dispatch, payroll, QuickBooks, or collecting payments for your shop.
Not a certification: Reports are business records, not NFPA certification or AHJ approval. QR labels supplement required physical service tags. Not affiliated with NFPA.

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Jurisdiction

Portal required for extinguisher reports?

Kitchen exhaust cleaning

Scope and source

Houston (Harris County)

Not listed by Harris County; Houston city unconfirmed

Required in Harris County; Houston city unconfirmed

Harris County lists exhaust cleaning in TCE. Do not extend the county list to Houston city.

Research source 1

Research source 2

Dallas

Unconfirmed

No official reporting method found in the research. Contact Dallas Fire-Rescue.

No official source found in the research.

Fort Worth (Tarrant)

Not listed

Unconfirmed

The published TCE letter lists alarm, pump, and sprinkler systems; confirm the exact service type.

Research source 1

San Antonio (Bexar)

Unconfirmed

Bexar County and San Antonio city have separate authorities; the county uses TCE for systems.

Research source 1

Research source 2

Austin (Travis)

Unconfirmed

Austin uses TCE for system reports; the complete equipment list was not verified.

Research source 1

Research source 2

Collin County (Plano, Frisco, McKinney)

Unconfirmed

Plano, Frisco, and McKinney are separate AHJs. Permit portals do not establish ITM submission rules.

Research source 1

Research source 2

El Paso

Unconfirmed

An inspection request form does not confirm how service reports must be submitted.

Research source 1

Texas fire extinguisher tag rules

Ask about the exact service at the exact address.

Identify the responsible fire department or district for the site.

Ask separately about portable extinguisher service, exhaust cleaning, and hood suppression.

Confirm the accepted report format, portal, fee, and required physical tag.

Keep the written instruction with the customer record and review it when the rules change.

InspectRenew does not submit to an AHJ portal. Your company remains responsible for filing and for the service record required by local rules.

Texas fire extinguisher tag rules

Ask about the exact service at the exact address.

Software for Texas extinguisher and hood cleaning shops

InspectRenew at a glance

Other states, comparisons, and guides

Give the next renewal a place to land.

Texas fire extinguisher tag rules

Ask about the exact service at the exact address.

Software for Texas extinguisher and hood cleaning shops

InspectRenew at a glance

Other states, comparisons, and guides

Give the next renewal a place to land.