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1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall)
Updated 01/17/2023
Guideline for submitting requests for alternate methods, code interpretations and modifications.
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
2021 Code Words provide interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of construction code.
Last updated: September 15, 2025
List of the currently adopted codes.
Last updated: 03-07-2024
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
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
1 Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall
Revised 01/17/2023
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