Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 25 – Safety Inspections for Vehicles on Indoor Display

Updated December 26, 2023

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

The Houston Amendments to the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

Overview of Building Code Design Criteria

Last updated: May 22, 2025.

Commissioning statement for the mechanical systems, service water heating systems, and building envelope.

Last updated: February 2024

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016