This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Building Code and Houston Fire Code with regards to the requirement for fire pumps and break tanks. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements of an Atrium’s means of egress and separation requirements. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regard to requirements for Mezzanines and Equipment Platforms.    

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Code comparison between the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments and the 2021 UMC proposed amendments.

Last updated: Apr. 25, 2023

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Code with regard to the new amendment related to the requirements of drinking fountains. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is provided to describe significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the sprinkler requirements for parking garages. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Comparison of the 2012 IFC and 2015 IFC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

Comparison of the 2012 UPC and 2015 UPC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

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