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Lock Out/Tag Out Procedure for Temporary Electrical Utility Releases (CE1257)

This policy is to identify additional procedures required to be performed by the electrical contractor/master in an effort to ensure the safety of personnel at the job site.

Last updated: March 2024

Airport Land Use - Sound Attenuation Form (CE1202)

This form is to assist in the plan review, permit and inspection process for those properties that have been required by the Airport Land Use ordinance to meet sound attenuation requirements. This form is to be completed by the designer or builder to ensure that either the prescriptive code requirements are met or an approved assembly is utilized to meet the requirements in the building code.

Last updated: March 2024

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised 06-04-2021

Temporary Building Permit Application (CE1210)

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

Updated April 2024

Commercial Minor Repair Spec List (CE1112)

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

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: 11/22/2019

Commercial or Residential Roofing Overlay Only (CE1104)

Last updated: 10/09/2019

Deferred Submittal Request Form (CE1086)

Request for deferred plan submittal.

Last updated: 03-23-2022

Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (CE1333)

Last updated: 5/9/2018

Plan Review Contact List

Phone numbers and email addresses for plan reviewers and engineers in Building Code Enforcement and the Office of the City Engineer.

Last updated: November 2023