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Commercial / Multi-Family Service Application

This document is maintained by the Utility Analysis & Planning Branch.

Updated 2/3/2020

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

IECC Significant Changes PowerPoint

Significant code changes & highlights of the 2018 and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 

Water Main Abandonment Procedure

Procedures for obtaining a water main abandonment permit.

Last updated: 1/1/2019

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