The Houston Amendments to the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

This form is to be completed by the applicant to obtain a minor repair permit for work that does not require a plan review provided the materials match or are equivalent to the materials being repaired or replaced.

Updated: 05/17/2022

Updated August 17, 2023

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

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 02 – Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

Updated December 26, 2023

The Administrative Code Provisions to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and become effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

When a fill or excavation permit is required, two sets of drawings must be provided that will clearly show the proposed scope of work and include the existing site elevations and the proposed site elevations.

Last updated: 10/10/2019

International Energy Conservation Code Amendments (IECC)

Updated August 17, 2023

This form is to be completed by the applicant to obtain permits for work that does not require a plan review provided the materials match or are equivalent to the materials being repaired or replaced.

Updated: April 2024