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2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Amendments Commercial Provisions

2015 IECC Houston Commercial Amendments.

2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Houston Amendments

2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016

2012 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments - Print 2

Revisions to 2012 IBC amendments

Last updated: 9/1/2019

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016

2012 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments

2012 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016

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

2012 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments

2012 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016

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