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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
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
This guide provides the qualifications and submittal requirements for requesting a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings.
Last updated: November 5, 2025.
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
This brochure is intended to provide a very high level overview of the commercial building permit process.
Last updated: 1/1/2019
Comparison of the 2012 UMC and 2015 UMC Houston Amendments.
Last updated: 03/22/2022