AFD plans surprise inspections to prevent bar overcrowding during ACL

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Fire Department inspectors are planning to be out in force this weekend for the kickoff of the Austin City Limits festival, dropping by bars and clubs without warning to make sure they’re not overcrowded.
Sixth Street is busy enough on a normal weekend, let alone during an event which hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend, overflowing into downtown venues for after-party shows. Firefighters want to make sure owners aren’t going overboard