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2012 Code Words

Interpretations and applications of the Houston adopted codes: 2012 IBC, 2012 IRC, 2014 NEC, 2012 UMC, 2012 UPC, 2009 IECC, and ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Last updated: 07/06/2021

2015 IBC Code Comparison SC - Final

Comparison of the 2012 IBC and 2015 IBC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

Rescinded, 2021 Code Word P12
Code Word 2015-B01 Building Permits and Applicable Code of Record
08 Technical Memo, Drinking Fountains_.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Construction Code with regard to the new amendment related to the requirements of drinking fountains. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

2021 International Residential Code - One-Stop Shop
2021 IRC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

UMC Significant Changes PowerPoint

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

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.

Houston Code Adoption History (CE1204)

Code Adoption History for Houston Codes.

Last updated: 01/08/2024