This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for locking arrangements in Group E Occupancies. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for electrical storage systems.   

Uploaded 2-13-2024

The following memo provides information on the current City of Houston amendment for the requirements of low voltage/POE (Power Over Ethernet) installation and the decisions made concerning the proposed amendment proposal by Task Force Group 4 (TFG-4) consisting of 17 community and 20 City subject matter experts (Exhibit A), the 100+ community stakeholders in the Construction Code Modernization Committee (CCMC) (Exhibit A), and the Resolution Committee (RC) consisting of three (3) subject matter experts (Exhibit A). 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

13501-01 Speed Cushions Arrangement and Installation 

01562-06 Tree Protection Trench Requirements

01562-05B Tree Protection Tunneling Requirements

List of Standard Details-Tree and Hardscape Details

Ordinance No. 2023-151 amends the City's donation box ordinance to include donation stations.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

Comparison of the 2012 UMC and 2015 UMC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022