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2021 International Existing Building Code | IEBC Houston Amendments

The 2021 International Existing Building Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) Houston Amendments

2011 NEC amendments

2015 Code Words

2015 Code Words provide interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of construction codes.

Last updated: Jan. 3, 2023

IEBC Intent & Application PowerPoint

Application and used of the 2021 International Building Code (IEBC)

Code Word 2015-B02 Single Family Dwelling Building Permit Fee
24 Technical Memo, IFC-Combustible Dust.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Code with regard to the new changes related to the requirements of combustible dust. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

2015 UMC Houston Amendments

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

Last updated: 04/11/2022

LSB Standard 17 - Tire Chipping and Shredding Operations

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 17 - Tire Chipping and Shredding Operations.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

2015 IFC Houston Amendments

The Houston Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 12

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 12 – Fireworks Display

Updated December 26, 2023