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25 Technical Memo, Prescriptive and Calculate Fire Resistance.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe how to identify the prescriptive fire-resistance ratings for materials in addition to describing the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements of prescriptive and calculated fire resistance requirements. 

 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

24-09-C-2-Hour Fire Wall
23 Technical Memo, IFC-Electrical Energy Storage Systems.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the significant changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to the requirements for electrical storage systems.   

Uploaded 2-13-2024

2021 UPC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

2021 IBC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024

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

2021 International Building Code - Assemblies Plan Review Processes PowerPoint Training
16 Technical Memo, Occupant Load Factor Changes.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the changes to the Houston Construction Codes with regards to a significant change in the base code related to the requirements for occupant load factors. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

2015 UMC Code Comparison - Final

Comparison of the 2012 UMC and 2015 UMC Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 03/22/2022

2021 UPC Code Analysis

Code analysis between the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Houston Amendments to the 2021 UPC base codes.

Last updated: 03/13/2023