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Application Form for Plan Review

Application Form for Plan Review

04 Technical Memo, EV-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to the Houston Amendments to the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for Commercial and Residential provisions with regards to the requirement for EV readiness.  These changes provide options for builders and owners to provide EV-ready construction. 

 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

05 Technical Memo, Solar-Ready Appendices.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the new changes to solar readiness in the Houston Amendments to the 2021 Residential Code (IRC) and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 

Uploaded 02/13/2024

Donation Station Ordinance 2023-151

Ordinance No. 2023-151 amends the City's donation box ordinance to include donation stations.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023

Residential Prerequisite Checklist (CE1301)

New single-family residential plans must be submitted with this checklist in order for plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Last updated: August 2, 2024
 

10 Technical Memo, Mechanical Ventilation in New Homes.pdf

This technical memo is provided to describe the importance of mechanical ventilation in new homes and the relevant Houston Construction Code requirements to consider for mechanical ventilation construction. 

Uploaded 2-13-2024

ISPSC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant changes & highlights of the 2021 Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Code Word 2012-B49 Definitions Related to Administrative Processes

Definition terms related to existing building alterations that are used for administrative processes associated with plan review and permitting. 

Alternate Method Guideline (CE1103)

Guideline for submitting requests for alternate methods, code interpretations and modifications.

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Residential Buffering Ordinance 2023-64

Ordinance No. 2023-64 amends the buffering standards in Chapter 42.

Last updated: Mar. 15, 2023