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2021 UMC Code Comparison

Code comparison between the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments and the 2021 UMC proposed amendments.

Last updated: 04/25/2023

IBC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant Code Changes & Highlights of the 2015 th 2018 and 2018 to 2021 International Building Code (IBC)

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Rescinded, 2021 Code Word P12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
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

2021 International Residential Code - One-Stop Shop
2021 IRC Code Comparison

Last Updated: 05/02/2024