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Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standards

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016

Top 10 Things to Know About Permitting (CE1165)

Tips about building construction permitting in the City of Houston.

Last updated: March 2024

Building Permit Application (CE1263)

Building permit application for residential and commercial projects

Last updated: 05/27/2021

Procedures to Cancel Project Numbers and Permits (CE1089)

Guide explains the process for canceling abandoned projects numbers and permits. 

Last updated: February 2024

LSB Standard 11 - Roofing Operations

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 11 - Roofing Operations.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

Procedures for Contractor Name and Address Change (CE1211)

Procedures for requesting a contractor name change or address change on an existing building permit.

Last updated: January 2026

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 13

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 13 – Outside Protected Aboveground Tanks for Generators and Fire Pumps

Updated December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 02 - Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 02 - Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

Last updated: 04/26/2022

CE- 1045A Occupancy Compliance Application- Example
List of Registered Independent Third Party Energy Technicians (CE-1406)

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Last Updated: February 20, 2026