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Temporary Building Guideline (CE1093)

Permit guide for temporary buildings (< 180 days)

Updated February 2024

1388 Most Common Plan Review Comments

Last Update: 09-01-2023

COMcheck Guidelines (CE-1375)

Guideline for completing the COMcheck form. This form is a pre-requisite for commercial plan reviews.

Last updated: February 2024

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: 11/22/2019

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

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