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2023 National Electrical Code | NEC Administrative Amendments

The 2023 National Electrical Code | NEC Administrative Amendments was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

City Code Amendments - Exhibit I

Exhibit I depicts the amendments in a legislative format by underling added text and striking through deleted text. Exhibit I was adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

Lodging Facility Redline

Proposed ordinance changes to lodging facilities.

 

Last updated 5/01/2020

Houston Construction Code Amendment Ordinance

This file includes Ordinance #2021-1037, which adopts the Houston Construction Code, and Ordinance #2022-234, which corrects drafting errors in the original ordinance. 

Note: the adopted codes went into effect on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022

2021 UPC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

CE_1384 Occupancy Smoke Detector Certification Form

Last Updated: March 2025

2021 IBC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

2021 International Energy Conservation Code | IECC Houston Amendments

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

Temporary Building Permit Application (CE1210)

Application to request the Building Official's approval for a proposed temporary building (< 180 days)

Updated April 2024

2021 ISPSC Proposed Houston Amendments

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

Updated August 28, 2023