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List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout

All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.

Revised: March 2024

February 16, 2026
February 9, 2026
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

13-05-R Block & Base Foundations
03 Technical Memo, Break Tanks and Fire Pumps.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Building Code and Houston Fire Code with regards to the requirement for fire pumps and break tanks. 

 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

February 2, 2026
2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

Live-Work Program (CE1277)

This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.

Last updated: 10/22/2024