Second example of a completed code change proposal form.

Ordinance No. 2023-64 amends the buffering standards in Chapter 42.

Last updated: Mar. 15, 2023

This form should be completed when submitting a proposed code change during an established comment period.

Last updated: 03/02/2020

Comparison of the 2014 NEC and 2020 NEC administrative provisions.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for Commercial and Residential provisions with regards to the requirement for EV readiness.  These changes provide options for builders and owners to provide EV-ready construction. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the importance of mechanical ventilation in new homes and the relevant Houston Construction Code requirements to consider for mechanical ventilation construction. 

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 facilities that manufacture and store Distilled Spirits.  

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regard to the requirements for Fuel Fired Appliances.    

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the new requirements of a horizontal building separation (podium construction). 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to requirements of heavy timber.  

Uploaded 2-13-2024