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Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance
All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised: March 2024
This is a permit application for a fire alarm within the city limits of Houston, Texas. Carefully complete all necessary information.
Last updated: January 2026
Complete this form for permit and inspection of Type 1 Hood fire suppression systems (FSS), or when submitting plans for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or underground fire lines, or when requesting a Go to Work permit.
Last updated: January 2026
Prerequisites Plan Procedures.
This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.
Last updated: 10/22/2024
Last updated: June 09, 2025
A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.
Last updated: 5/22/2023
The 2015 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments, effective December 9th, 2016, contains mandatory cool roofing provisions for new commercial buildings and alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Updated: 10/16/2019