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Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standards

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016

LSB Standard 11 - Roofing Operations

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 11 - Roofing Operations.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 13

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 13 – Outside Protected Aboveground Tanks for Generators and Fire Pumps

Updated December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 02 - Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 02 - Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

Last updated: 04/26/2022

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

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

List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

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

2021 Uniform Plumbing Code | UPC

The 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024