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List of Registered Independent Third Party Energy Technicians (CE-1406)

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

02520-01 (2020 Detail)

2020 Detail for 02520-01 Standard Fire Hydrant Detail 

List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

02517-01 LDWL Tunnel and Casing Details for Water Lines 24-Inch and Larger

2021 Detail for 02517-01 LDWL Tunnel and Casing Details for Water Lines 24-Inch and Larger (effective October 1, 2021)

 

Last updated: July 6, 2021

Alternate Method Guideline (CE1103)

Guideline for submitting requests for alternate methods, code interpretations and modifications.

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

2021 Code Words

2021 Code Words provide interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of construction code. 

Last updated: September 15, 2025

List of Registered Fabricators

The fabricators on this list have been certified by a third-party agency and approved by the City of Houston to produce or fabricate primary structural components for buildings.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

02317-09 (2020 Detail)

2020 Detail for 02317-09 Standard LDWL Excavation and Backfill Detail 

17 Technical Memo, Social Stair Handrail Requirements.pdf

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

02447-01 Bedding Backfill Auger Pit Auger Hole