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Houston Public Works (HPW) has completed the 2022-2023 Review Cycle. The following has been updated.
Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM)
General Requirements
Standard Construction Specifications
Standard Details
Houston Public Works capital…
UPDATE: Building Code Enforcement will no longer move to change policy on post-tension foundations in townhome construction effective for the January 2, 2024 Code Adoption.
Instead, Building Code Enforcement will now require post-tension foundations be an included item…
Correction: Beginning January 2, 2024, Building Code Enforcement will no longer permit post-tension foundations in townhome construction OR when the proposed foundation crosses a property line in any residential foundation application.
The current 2015 Code Word for…
The Houston Permitting Center will be retiring all Advanced Pay Accounts (APA) on December 31, 2024.
Starting on January 1, 2024:
NO new Advanced Pay Accounts may be opened
NO deposits may be made to existing Advanced Pay Accounts
Account holders will…
Starting on December 1st, 2023, all vented fireplaces will require permits. Mechanical Inspections will be responsible for making sure these appliances are installed and vented properly.
History of Decorative Appliances
Mechanical Inspections has already required…
The Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) standard review committee has reviewed Chapters 15, 16 and 17 of the Infrastructure Design Manual and their associated drawings and specifications. A draft of the IDM is being provided to the public while final changes are being…
Houston Public Works (HPW) is in the process of completing the 2022-2023 Review Cycle. The following will be updated:
Infrastructure Design Manual
General Requirements
Standard Construction Specifications
Standard Details
Public/Private…
The Houston Permitting Center has partnered with the Houston Chapter of the International Code Council to host a 2-hour course discussing the In's and Out's of Project Registration and Document requirements for Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). After completion, you can receive .1 Continuing…
ProjectDox is aware of customers experiencing issues. The Houston Permitting Center will reach out directly if your project has been affected. During this time, the final approval process has been delayed.
We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to correct…
The Emergency Responders Radio Coverage (ERRC) program has been updated to now include the designer | lead installation personnel qualification statement.
The ERRC designer | lead installation personnel qualification statement is used to get registered as an approved ERRC installer.
For…
The Planning & Development Department Multi-Family site plan review process has moved to electronic submission review. A 30-day window to make this transition began Sept. 15.
Applicants will have the following options for submittal:
Option 1 -- Submit a Multi-…
The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) was adopted by the State of Texas and became effective September 1, 2023.
The City of Houston has started reviewing electrical plans in compliance with the 2023 NEC. All permit applications submitted on or after the state-…
The Houston Permitting Center will be closed on September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5 for normal business hours.
Houston Public Works (HPW) is conducting a Repetitive Loss Area Analysis to identify potential solutions to flooding hazards within each repetitive loss area.
It has been brought to our attention that a contact phone number for The Houston Public Works grant team is…
The City Council Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure (TTI) Committee will hold a Special Meeting on August 24, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to review Houston’s proposed 2021 Building Codes.
To provide the community a voice to be heard and contribute to developing the city’s…
Houston Public Works has issued a memo from The Office of City Engineer to provide clarity on the application of the City’s Infrastructure Design Manual and Code of Ordinances on all water and wastewater projects within the City of Houston (COH) city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction.
To…
The Office of The City Engineer - Water, Wastewater, Easement Dedications, and Telecommunications teams have now moved to Microsoft Booking Appointment Page. This addition is part of the dedication of Houston Public Works to create better communication for the City of Houston. Online…
Thank you for your patience and understanding during the upgrade of ProjectDox 9.2 system at the Houston Permitting Center. We are pleased to inform you that the system is operational. Please contact [email protected] if you experience any technical issues or visit the Support section on…
The Houston Permitting Center sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused by the extended outage during the ProjectDox 9.2 upgrade. We understand the frustration this may have caused and are dedicated to resolving the issue. We anticipate the system to be fully operational by June 23,…
We apologize for any inconvenience caused; ProjectDox 9.2 is currently under construction and will not be available until Friday, June 23, 2023.