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List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

2015 UPC Houston Amendments

The Houston Amendments to the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | ISPSC Houston Amendments

The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

Commercial Prerequisite Checklist (CE1105)

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 Minor Repair Spec List (CE1112)

This form is to be completed by the applicant to obtain a minor repair permit for work that does not require a plan review provided the materials match or are equivalent to the materials being repaired or replaced.

Updated: 05/17/2022

Houston Fire Department Life Safety Bureau No. 10 (HFD LSB)

Updated August 17, 2023

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 02

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 02 – Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

Updated December 26, 2023

Fire Access Gate Checklist

Last Update: 5/21/2024

2020 NEC Administrative Code Provisions

The Administrative Code Provisions to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and become effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024