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UMC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant code changes & highlights of the 2015 to 2018 and 2018 to 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

2021 UMC Proposed Houston Amendments

Running document of the proposed local amendments to the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)

Updated August 17, 2023

Garbage Collection Plan - Chapter 42 Amendments

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.

CE-1420 Portable Generator Safety Information

Updated: November 2025

LSB Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 06 - Fire Depository Boxes

Last updated: 04/26/2022

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 09

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 09 – Marking of Fire Hydrants

Updated December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 10 - LP Gas and Open Flame Use

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 10 - LP Gas and Open Flame Use.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

2021 Houston Building Code & Residential Code for ASCE Houston Amendments

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Houston Code Adoption History (CE1204)

Code Adoption History for Houston Codes.

Last updated: 01/08/2024

LSB Standard 12 - Fireworks Display

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 12 - Fireworks Display.

Last updated: 04/26/2022