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Code Enforcement Main Page
Published on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 21:02
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The Code Enforcement Group has 300 + employees and regulates all construction within the city limits. This group enforces the City of Houston Construction Codes for both residential and commercial construction. The group also enforces the Houston Sign Code.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Main Office - 1002 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77002 phone: 832.394.9000. Online Permit Line: 832.394.8852. | MAP
Kingwood Office - 3915 Rustic Woods Dr. Kingwood, TX 77345 phone: 281.361.9580 | MAP
Dacoma Office - 3825 Dacoma St. Houston, TX 77092 phone: 713.686.6224 | MAP
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NEWS AND EVENTS
NEW Plan Review Prerequisite for Alcohol Related Businesses – Effective 06/01/2012
Beginning June 1, 2012, the Code Enforcement Commercial
Plan Review Section will require a copy of the completed Administration and
Regulatory Affairs (ARA) Application for Alcohol and Alcohol Related Businesses
that has been time stamped and accepted by ARA for new constructions and
conversions/change of use to alcohol related business. For more information,
please click
here
New Fees – Effective 01/01/2012
City Council approved an Ordinance 2011-1168 increasing several of the fees in the City Code, including the City of Houston Construction Code. To view the list of the new fees, please click here
NEW Residential Energy Code - Effective 01/06/2012.
City Council approved the adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code with Houston Amendments. The code will regulate one and two family dwellings and multi-family structures 3 stories in height or less. To access the amendments, please visit the Forms & Publications page. For more information or questions, please contact our office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
New Electrical Code - Effective 09/01/2011.
On August 10, City Council approved the adoption of the 2011 National Electrical Code and local amendments. The new amendments are available at our Forms & Publications page.
New Commercial Energy Codes - Effective 09/02/2011.
September 2, 2011, commercial buildings and structures shall comply with the 2009 IECC or 2007 ASHRAE 90.1, pursuant to Section 19.53 of Chapter 34, Texas Administrative Code.
In accordance with this provision and the rules thereto, the City has reviewed the codes and has proposed amendments for review by the Energy Systems Laboratory.
Please visit our Form & Publications Page to access the new Commercial Energy Codes
For more information or questions, please contact us at
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New Construction Codes–Effective 12/31/10.
On November 3rd, City Council approved the 2006 Code Package to adopt updated Construction Codes. The new amendments are available at our Forms & Publications page.
