Electronic locks permit

HPWCODE1110
Permit Description

Electronic locks must be inspected to verify installation in accordance with approved plans and to ensure they release as required for safe exit and egress during an emergency, per adopted code.

After Approval

A door tag should be displayed per device and per floor.

Conditions & Exceptions

If the plans are approved, customer will pick-up the plans and pay the 05 permit fee

Fees

O5 Permit fee:                               $80.41                *Permit fee without the Admin fee

RV Permit – Revision fee:            $83.00               *Permit fee without the Admin fee

OT Permit – Overtime fee:          $284.59              *Permit fee without the Admin fee

E-lock Retag

1-5 tags:             $80.41                *Permit fee without the Admin fee
6-10 tags:           $114.86              *Permit fee without the Admin fee
11-15 tags:         $172.29              *Permit fee without the Admin fee

 

Statutory Authority
  • Section 403 - 2010 International Building Code (IBC)
Fee: min. $91.06 (see Conditions & Exceptions)
Admin fee: $33.56
Plan Review: Required
Inspection: Required
Renewal: Not Required
Valid Period: 180 days
Processing Time: 20 minutes per application
Houston Public Works

Physical Address:

1002 Washington Ave., 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002

Mailing Address:

PO Box 2688
Houston, TX 77252-2688

8 am to 4:30 pm
What You Need

A completed application through iPermits and submit your plans through ProjectDox. Please the Electronic Locks User Guide for more detail.

Apply Online
  1. Log into iPermit portal

 

Plan Review
What You Need

Plans w/Spec(s) One-line Diagram Doors Numbered Legend Address Matches App. Total Square Feet Listed Sprinkler System Identified Total Number of Floors in Bldg. Scaling Size Identified Existing Door Info. Wiring Declaration Statement All Re-entry Floors Listed

Submit Plans Online

Effective all plans must be submitted online.

Additional Resources
Inspection
What You Need

1. Access to all areas approved on plans.

Schedule Online

To schedule an appointment please email: [email protected].

Conditions & Exceptions

Contractor must be present to perform the inspection. Building emergency exit system must be operational. All electric door locking hardware and software must be installed.