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Informational Letter 0001-2003

Clarification on sexually oriented business (SOB) sign criteria.

Last Updated: November 2025.

Special Permit Relocation Checklist (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) (CE-1440)

Last Updated: December 5, 2025.

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

Sign Contractor License Application Packet (CE_1426)

Application packet to become a licensed sign contractor

Updated: November 2025

On-Premise Sign Permit Application (CE-1423)

Application completed & submitted by licensed sign contractor to secure permit(s) to install sign(s).

Last Updated: December 2025.

2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Houston Amendments

International Energy Conservation Code Amendments (IECC)

Updated August 17, 2023

2021 International Fire Code | IFC Houston Amendments

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

Last updated: December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

LSB Standard 08 - Fire Drills

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 08 - Fire Drills.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

List of Licensed Sign Contractors

List of sign contractors currently licensed with the City of Houston.

Last updated: January 30, 2025