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Solar Ready Example DWG 22-01-R

This example drawing identifies what is needed on the roof plan to be compliant with the solar-ready provisions. This is drawing for reference only.

Last updated Jan. 17, 2023

08R03-2 Patio Cover (Attached)
04 Technical Memo, EV-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for Commercial and Residential provisions with regards to the requirement for EV readiness.  These changes provide options for builders and owners to provide EV-ready construction. 

 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

05 Technical Memo, Solar-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to solar readiness in the Houston Amendments to the 2021 Residential Code (IRC) and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

CE-1396 Residential Energy Efficiency Certificate

Last updated: 03/08/2024

21-03-M Short Retaining Wall
12-02-R Residential Beam Supporting Roof

Maximum allowable beam span (Revision 1)

Wastewater Capacity Reservation Site Transfer Application (UA004)

Transfer capacity to another site within the same treatment plant. (form UA004)

Last updated: 07.20.2019. This document is maintained by the Utility Analysis.

Impact Fee Service Unit Equivalent Table (UA005)

Service unit equivalent table for determining impact fees. (form UA005)

Last updated: May 20, 2021 

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024