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List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)
22-03-R, 1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall)

1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall) 

Updated 01/17/2023

22-03-R, 1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall)
Alternate Method Guideline (CE1103)

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

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Alternate Method Guideline (CE1103)
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

2021 Code Words
16-06-R Appendix L Illustration

Appendix L Illustration

16-06-R Appendix L Illustration
Storm Water Quality Permit Application (Amendment/Ownership Change)

Application form for a storm water quality (SWQ) permit.

Last updated: July 2024

Storm Water Quality Permit Application (Amendment/Ownership Change)
Blank SWQMP Checklist
Blank SWQMP Checklist
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

17 Technical Memo, Social Stair Handrail Requirements.pdf
Storm Water Quality Original Owner's Affidavit (OCE-1016)

Storm Water Quality Original Owner's Affidavit

Last Updated: August 2024

Storm Water Quality Original Owner's Affidavit (OCE-1016)
13-05-R Block & Base Foundations
13-05-R Block & Base Foundations