This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for Commercial and Residential provisions with regards to the requirement for EV readiness.  These changes provide options for builders and owners to provide EV-ready construction. 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to solar readiness in the Houston Amendments to the 2021 Residential Code (IRC) and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

Ordinance No. 2023-151 amends the City's donation box ordinance to include donation stations.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

This technical memo is provided to describe the importance of mechanical ventilation in new homes and the relevant Houston Construction Code requirements to consider for mechanical ventilation construction. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

Significant changes & highlights of the 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Definition terms related to existing building alterations that are used for administrative processes associated with plan review and permitting. 

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

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Ordinance No. 2023-64 amends the buffering standards in Chapter 42.

Last updated: Mar. 15, 2023

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for the fire resistance rating of roof assemblies. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

This technical memo is to provide an overview on the decision between choosing the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) vs. the International Mechanical Code (IMC). The Construction Code Modernization (CCM) and the Customer Assistance and Code Development (CACD) staff, alongside Jensen Hughes, reviewed and compared the two codes for consideration to adopt the IMC during this code modernization.

Uploaded 2-13-2024