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17-08-R Emergency Escape and Rescue Windows (Examples)

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

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

10-09-C Encroachment into the Public Right of Way

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Residential Permitting 101

A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.

Last updated: 5/22/2023

24-06-R Swimming Pool Demolition

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing. 

Updated: 06/05/2024

14-03-R Single Family Residential Driveways Interlocking Concrete Permeable Paver and Flexible Plastic Grid Paver Systems

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Example drainage note for private detention

Example of a drainage note for private detention, restrictor design, and calculations on a plan sheet.

Last update: Nov. 22, 2022

Public Hearing - Replat With Notification

Last Updated: June 2015 

15-01-R Residential Drainage Plan Example

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

08RC04 Handrail Details (Residential & Commercial)

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.