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Significant code changes & highlights of the 2015 to 2018 and 2018 to 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
Running document of the proposed local amendments to the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
Updated August 17, 2023
A Garbage Collection Plan is required for a development or subdivision that contains lots that take access from private streets, permanent access easements, or shared driveways located inside the City of Houston Corporate Limits, that proposes 25 residential units or less.
Updated: November 2025
The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes
Last updated: 04/26/2022
Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 09 – Marking of Fire Hydrants
Updated December 26, 2023
The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 10 - LP Gas and Open Flame Use.
Last updated: 04/26/2022
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Code Adoption History for Houston Codes.
Last updated: 01/08/2024
The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 12 - Fireworks Display.
Last updated: 04/26/2022