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 guide provides the requirements for demolition of dangerous buildings.

Last updated: 04-03-2025

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

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

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.

Last updated: 10/22/2024

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

08C02 Commercial Wood Guardrail Instructions

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 02/13/2024