This technical memo is provided to describe how to identify the prescriptive fire-resistance ratings for materials in addition to describing the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements of prescriptive and calculated fire resistance requirements. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Standard Drawing - Residential Carport Setback

Revised: July 31, 2024

Instructions on how to complete the "Consent to Encroachment over City Easement" application form.

Last updated: June 2, 2022 

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for electrical storage systems.   

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Drawings may be used to document a 1-hour fire rated exterior wall design for wood framed structures located less than 5-feet to the property line after the effective dates of the adopted 2015 IBC and IRC codes.

Rev 1/17/2023

Updated 01-17-2023

This technical memo is provided to describe the changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to a significant change in the base code related to the requirements for occupant load factors. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Last updated: September 2025