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2021 UMC Code Comparison.

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

2015 UPC Code Comparison - Final

Comparison of the 2012 UPC and 2015 UPC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

11 Technical Memo, Atrium-Means of Egress and Separation Requirements.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements of an Atrium’s means of egress and separation requirements. 

 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

02 Technical Memo, NEC-Low Voltage (POE).pdf

The following memo provides information on the current City of Houston amendment for the requirements of low voltage/POE (Power Over Ethernet) installation and the decisions made concerning the proposed amendment proposal by Task Force Group 4 (TFG-4) consisting of 17 community and 20 City subject matter experts (Exhibit A), the 100+ community stakeholders in the Construction Code Modernization Committee (CCMC) (Exhibit A), and the Resolution Committee (RC) consisting of three (3) subject matter experts (Exhibit A). 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

SolarAPP Code Requirements (IRC Only) Comparison

Comparison and analysis of 2015 IRC and 2021 IRC code requirements regarding the Solar APP program.

Last updated: Sep. 27, 2022

Sign Administration Frequently Asked Questions (CE-1422)

Sign Administration Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: November 2025.

2021 International Building Code - Schools and Daycares Education Occupancy PowerPoint Training

Last Updated: March 2025

15 Technical Memo, Parking Garage Sprinkler requirements.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the sprinkler requirements for parking garages. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

2021 IFC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

2015 Code Words

2015 Code Words provide interpretations, written policies, and procedures to aid in the application of construction codes.

Last updated: Jan. 3, 2023