Use a mixture of filters or keywords to find documents and resources by department, type or topic.

COMcheck Guidelines (CE-1375)

Guideline for completing the COMcheck form. This form is a pre-requisite for commercial plan reviews.

Last updated: February 2024

COMcheck Guidelines (CE-1375)
16 Technical Memo, Occupant Load Factor Changes.pdf

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

16 Technical Memo, Occupant Load Factor Changes.pdf
2024 Guidelines for Converting Existing Buildings to Multi-Unit Residential

Last Updated: September 5, 2024

2024 Guidelines for Converting Existing Buildings to Multi-Unit Residential
Solar Panel Plan Review User Guide (Spanish)

Last Updated: August 2024

Solar Panel Plan Review User Guide (Spanish)
Guideline for Residential Energy Backup Systems Utility Service Connections (CE1419)

Last updated: September 2025

Guideline for Residential Energy Backup Systems Utility Service Connections (CE1419)
24-08-R Residential Concrete Bonding Detail

Residential concrete bonding detail for non-load bearing slab and for new slab bearing a wall.

Updated: 06/14/2024

24-08-R Residential Concrete Bonding Detail
Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (Spanish)

Last Updated: August 2024

Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (Spanish)
Request Form to Close APA (CE1273)

The request form to close an advance pay account (APA) may only be submitted by an authorized user.

Last updated: May 2025

Request Form to Close APA (CE1273)
2012 Code Words

Interpretations and applications of the Houston adopted codes: 2012 IBC, 2012 IRC, 2014 NEC, 2012 UMC, 2012 UPC, 2009 IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Last updated: 07/06/2021

2012 Code Words
15-05-R Block and Base Foundation Details Using 4 x 6 Beams.
15-05-R Block and Base Foundation Details Using 4 x 6 Beams.