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2015 IRC Code Comparison SC - Final

Comparison of the 2012 IRC and 2015 IRC Houston Amendments. 

Last updated: 03/22/2022

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Rescinded, 2021 Code Word P12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
Floodplain Information Services brochure

General information about the Floodplain Management Office and its services.

Last updated: April 17, 2024

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

Kiosk Placement in City Public Right-of-Way Memo

Last Updated: 07/17/2024

House Moving brochure (CE1290)

Permitting and inspection information for house moving.

Last updated: 12-30-2025

2021 International Residential Code - One-Stop Shop