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Reinspection Fee Payment Form (CE1054)

For Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC reinspections.

Release of Trade Contractor (CE1304)

Release of trade contractors.

Last updated: July 2024

Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment and Ducts - Residential (CE1292)

This form shall be completed and submitted to the field inspector for the following residential projects: new construction, additions, complete remodels (all interior walls and ceilings are removed, or home square footage is changed ), and complete new ac systems.

Last Updated: 01/01/2023

ERCC Designer/Lead Installation Personnel Qualification Statement (CE1348)

Last Update: June 2025

Building Code Enforcement Emergency Responder Communication Coverage (ERCC) Designer/Lead Installation Personnel Qualification Statement

Form CE_1348

Permit Submittal Overview_Presentation_11.19.2024

This presentation was delivered at the Houston Permitting Center Annual Workshop on November 19, 2024.

Updated: 11.19.2024

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

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

Acknowledgement of Fire Extinguishing System (CE1306)

This acknowledgement must be completed by the licensee and submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office prior to scheduling a final inspection.

Last updated: 01/01/2023

Commercial Permitting 101

This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.

Last updated: February 2024

Variance & Special Exception Requests for Subdivision

Last Updated: March 2013