This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the amendment related to the requirements of Social Stair Handrail requirements.

Uploaded 2-13-2024

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

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

Last Updated: January 29, 2025

Last Updated: December 2025.

Guidelines for completing Form 584 for General Utility Easement.

The 2015 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments, effective December 9th, 2016, contains mandatory cool roofing provisions for new commercial buildings and alterations to existing commercial buildings.

Updated: 10/16/2019

Application to revert an easement to the property owner.

Last updated: May 25, 2022