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

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

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

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

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

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements of an Atrium’s means of egress and separation requirements. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

The following memo provides information on the current City of Houston amendment for the requirements of low voltage/POE (Power Over Ethernet) installation and the decisions made concerning the proposed amendment proposal by Task Force Group 4 (TFG-4) consisting of 17 community and 20 City subject matter experts (Exhibit A), the 100+ community stakeholders in the Construction Code Modernization Committee (CCMC) (Exhibit A), and the Resolution Committee (RC) consisting of three (3) subject matter experts (Exhibit A). 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the sprinkler requirements for parking garages. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024