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2021 UPC Proposed Houston Amendments

Running document of the proposed local amendments to the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

Updated August 17, 2023

Construction Code Modernization Project FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the Construction Code Modernization project. 

Last updated: Nov. 7, 2022

2006 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments

2006 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) Houston Amendments.

2023 National Electrical Code | NEC Administrative Amendments

The 2023 National Electrical Code | NEC Administrative Amendments was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

2015 UMC Houston Amendments

The Houston Amendments to the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

 

Last updated: 04/11/2022

02317-09 Standard LDWL Excavation and Backfill Detail

2021 Detail for 02317-09 Standard LDWL Excavation and Backfill Detail (effective October 1, 2021)

 

Last updated: July 6, 2021

Notice of Model Code Amendment and Public Comment Period

Notice of model code amendments open for public comment.

 

Last updated: 1/29/2021

2012 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments - Print 2

Revisions to 2012 IBC amendments

Last updated: 9/1/2019

LSB Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

02082-10 Standard LDWL Access Manhole Details

2021 Detail for 02082-10 Standard LDWL Access Manhole Details (effective October 1, 2021)

Last updated: July 6, 2021