This guide outlines the permit and the plan review process associated with erecting scaffolding and other structures to serve as pedestrian protection during construction, repairs, and demolition projects.

Last updated: 01-01-2023

Deed restriction compliance declaration in support of a building permit application. To be signed by an individual owner.

To define the minimum plan review requirements to obtain a building permit for the installation of a Modular or Prefabricated Building. Code requirements that apply to newly constructed buildings also apply to these prefabricated structures except state approved plans which are accepted without additional review. 

Last updated: February 2024

The guide explains the requirements and procedures of the City of Houston-approved fabricator program. 

Last updated: February 20, 2026

This is an example inspection letter for a Solar APP+ project. For an example of a typical solar panel system, refer to form CE-1387a.

Last updated: Nov. 17, 2022 

Last Updated: June 20, 2025.

This is an example of an inspection letter for a typical solar panel system. For a Solar APP+ project, refer to form CE-1387b.

Last updated: Nov. 17, 2022

Complete this form when applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings or lease spaces except for Live Work units and Residential Facilities. For these types of properties, please use form CE-1045B which includes a Deed Restriction Declaration.

Updated: December 2025

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.