Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 25 – Safety Inspections for Vehicles on Indoor Display

Updated December 26, 2023

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

The Residential One-Stop Guideline lists the various requirements for plan submittal and review of residential construction projects.

Last updated: September 8, 2025

Guidelines for applying for a residential repairs permit. Residential repairs permits are required for repairs that involve only replacement of existing structural members and other building elements.

Last updated: 12/28/2022

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Last Updated: April 2025

The following detail and specifications, issued in conjunction with the Department of Neighborhoods and Health Department, identifies requirements for the demolition of swimming pools and spas; including, but not limited to, pools determined to be in violation of the City of Houston Minimum Standards or Dangerous Building Ordinance.

Last updated: January 2026

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

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

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023