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Commercial Prerequisite Checklist (CE1105)

Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Updated: October 4, 2024

Standpipe Plan Review Checklist (CE1353)

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Last Updated: June 2024

After Hours Review Service Guide and Form (CE1251)

Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: January 2026

Storm Checklist for Residential Projects

Storm plan review checklist for residential projects with tract size of less than 15,000 square feet

Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022

Sponsor Change Form

Sponsor change form for small water meters between 5/8-inch and 2-inches in size.
Last update: 03/01/2024.

Roof Repair and Cool Roof Guidelines (CE1209)

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

Application Form for Plan Review

Application Form for Plan Review

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
 

Transient Meter Application Procedures

Application procedures for renting a transient meter.

Last updated: 12/15/2022

COMcheck Public Workshop Presentation Slides

Presentation slides from the 2015 IECC COMcheck public workshop on September 16, 2020.