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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

Ordinance No. 2023-907

Updated April 9, 2024

2015 IBC Code Comparison SC - Final

Comparison of the 2012 IBC and 2015 IBC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

2015 IFC Houston Amendments

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

 

Last updated: 04/11/2022

LSB Standard 17 - Tire Chipping and Shredding Operations

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 17 - Tire Chipping and Shredding Operations.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

Code Word 2012-B49 Definitions Related to Administrative Processes

Definition terms related to existing building alterations that are used for administrative processes associated with plan review and permitting. 

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 

Building Code Enforcement License Fee Schedule

Quick reference handout listing Building Code Enforcement's licenses, annual permits, and miscellaneous permit fees, effective January 1, 2024.

Updated: 1/1/2024

LSB Standard 19 - Raw Wood Waste

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 19 - Raw Wood Waste Processing/Recycling Storage Operations.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

LSB Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

Last updated: 04/26/2022