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2018 ISPSC Houston Amendments

The Houston Amendments to the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022

Houston Fire Department Life Safety Bureau No. 5 (HFD LSB)

Updated August 17, 2023

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 

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

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

2021 Code Words

2021 Code Words provide interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of construction code. 

Last updated: September 15, 2025

Temporary Building Permit Application (CE1210)

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

Updated April 2024