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2021 UPC Code Analysis

Code analysis between the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments to the 2021 UPC base codes.

Last updated: 03/13/2023

IECC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant code changes & highlights of the 2018 and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 

2021 UMC Code Comparison

Code comparison between the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments and the 2021 UMC proposed amendments.

Last updated: 04/25/2023

IBC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant Code Changes & Highlights of the 2015 th 2018 and 2018 to 2021 International Building Code (IBC)

2015 IRC Code Comparison SC - Final

Comparison of the 2012 IRC and 2015 IRC Houston Amendments. 

Last updated: 03/22/2022

2015 IRC Houston Amendments

The Houston Amendments to the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated:04/11/2022

Elevation Certificate FAQs
FEMA Elevation Certificate and Instructions

Updated: July 31, 2025

2015 IBC Code Comparison SC - Final

Comparison of the 2012 IBC and 2015 IBC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

2021 International Existing Building Code_IEBC_Presentation_11.19.2024

This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.

Updated: 11.19.2024