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Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.
Updated: October 4, 2024
Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)
A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.
Last updated: 5/22/2023
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
The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects
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.
11.30.2021
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
Guideline for completing the COMcheck form. This form is a pre-requisite for commercial plan reviews.
Last updated: February 2024
Last Updated: September 5, 2024
Checklist of plan review requirements for electronic locks.
Last updated: 11/18/2019