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Hazmat High-Piled Combustible Storage Owner's Statement of Intended Use (CE1120)

The code provisions applicable to facilities with hazardous materials, high hazard and high-piled combustible storage depends on the type of products (commodities) stored and the arrangement and height of the storage.

Last updated: September 8, 2025

Plat Application Submittal Requirements

All items listed in Chapter 42, Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances.
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Public Hearing - Replat With Notification

Last Updated: June 2015 

Fire Access Gate Checklist

Last Update: 5/21/2024

Standpipe Plan Review Checklist (CE1353)

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

Chapter 42 and 26 Presentation to AIA

Chapter 42: Performance Standards 1
Chapter 26 Incentives: Options & Opportunities

Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standards

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016

Ordinance Notes and Plat Notes
Carport Requirements Brochure

Building permit requirements and information about carports

Fire Marshals Office_Houston Fire Department_Presentation_11.19.2024

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

Updated: 11.19.2024