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List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

Combustible Waste Storage Permit Application - Spanish

Dumpster permit application in Spanish.

 

Last updated: February 2026

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

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (CE1045s)

Solicitud para la ocupacion, inspeccion de acatamiento (occupancy application in Spanish)

Last updated: January 2025

COH-TB-STD_ANSI_A Mod.dwg

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI A (8.5 x 11 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

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

Lista de especificaciones para reparaciones residenciales (CE1059S)

Este formulario debe ser completado por el solicitante para obtener permisos para trabajos que no requieren una revisión del plano siempre y cuando los materiales sean iguales o equivalentes a los materiales que van a ser reparados o reemplazados.

Residential Repair Spec List in Spanish.

Last updated: January 2024

COH-TB-STD_ANSI_D Mod.pdf

City of Houston Standard Detail Title Block - ANSI D (34 x 22 inches) uploaded 12-12-2023

13-05-R Block & Base Foundations