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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

20-02-R Residential Non-Fire Rated Wall Section Template (Two Story - Siding)

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects

22-07-R Residential Framing Cross Section Template

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Revised 11-15-2022

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

22-08-R, 1 Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall, Multi-Story

Drawings may be used to document a 1-hour fire rated exterior wall design for wood framed structures located less than 5-feet to the property line after the effective dates of the adopted 2015 IBC and IRC codes.

Rev 1/17/2023

20-01-R Residential Non Fire Rated Wall Section Template (Two Story -Brick)

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects