Other Guides, Specifications, Standards, & Code

Use the following specifications, codes, and technical manuals to help design your electric facility.

The City of Austin Code Library is a comprehensive online repository. This contains City Code, criteria manuals for Building, Drainage, Environmental, Fire Protection, Transportation and Utilities, Standards, and Standard Specifications.

The Energy Code is a part of Austin's Building Code. The code sets standards for the safety, comfort, and the affordability of new and remodeled houses and commercial buildings.

Austin Energy can help you with energy code questions. We can answer questions concerning minimum standards and offer suggestions for improving buildings with energy saving ideas like:

If you have questions about our design criteria, purchasing specifications, or construction standards, contact one of our offices of Distribution Engineering listed below.

AE Distribution Standards Email: AE Distribution Standards 512-505-7500

AE Design South - St. Elmo Service Center 4411-B Meinardus Drive (South of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7682

AE Design North - Kramer Lane Service Center 2412 Kramer Lane, Bldg. C (North of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7181

AE Network Design - Downtown 4411-B Meinardus Drive 512-505-7682

If you are unsure which Design office to contact, view the Austin Energy Service Territory Map (pdf) to determine which office supports your service area.

For payment assistance with the AB+C portal, please visit City of Austin Contractor and Trade Permits.