Building Code Enforcement Form & Standard Drawing Updates | April-May 2025

The Building Code Enforcement team has added new forms and updated several forms to align with the 2021 Building Codes:  

New: 

• Solar App+ Permit | iPermits How-To-Guide (CE-1413) 

• Securing Vacant Building Application (CE1414) 

Updated: 

• Annual Special Inspectors Certification Renewal - (CE1271)

• Audit of Fabrication Practices Wood Truss - Form F (CE1286) 

• Dangerous Building Demolition (CE-1280) 

• Dangerous Building Repair (CE-1336) 

• Fabricator Qualification Statement (CE1269) 

• Manufactured Homes Brochure (CE-1289) 

• Occupancy Smoke Detector Certification Form (CE-1384) 

• Request Form to Close APA (CE1273) 

• Specifications and Application for Securing a Vacant/Dangerous Building (CE1226) 

• Special Inspection Qualification Statement - Form (CE1270) 

 
The team has also revised the following "Standard Drawings" to comply with the 2021 Houston Construction Code: 

• 25-03-R Residential Wall Section Template (Block and Base Foundations) 

• 25-04-R Residential Wall Section Template (Siding) 

• 25-05-R Residential Wall Section Template (Brick) 

• 25-06-R Basic Wall Frame For Window (Dangerous Building) 

• 25-07-R Basic Wall Frame For Door (Dangerous Building) 

• 25-08-R Door Barrier Mounted Inside of Structure (Dangerous Building) 

• 25-09-R Window Barrier Mounted Inside of Structure (Dangerous Building) 

• 25-10-R Door Barrier Solid Mansory Wall Construction (Dangerous Building) 

To access the updated forms and drawings, click the form title or go to the Houston Permitting Center website. 

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