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22-06-R Residential Beam Supporting a 12' Wide Patio Cover

Updated 01-17-2023

22-06-R Residential Beam Supporting a 12' Wide Patio Cover
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
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
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.
Code Word 2015-B01 Building Permits and Applicable Code of Record
Code Word 2015-B01 Building Permits and Applicable Code of Record
08C07-1 Commercial Ramp & Landing - 1
08C07-1 Commercial Ramp & Landing - 1
08 Technical Memo, Drinking Fountains_.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Code with regard to the new amendment related to the requirements of drinking fountains. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

08 Technical Memo, Drinking Fountains_.pdf