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List of the Currently Adopted Construction Codes (CE1199)

List of the currently adopted codes.

Last updated: 03-07-2024

2015 UPC Houston Amendments

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 

2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | ISPSC Houston Amendments

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

Building Code Design Criteria (CE1110)

Overview of Building Code Design Criteria

Last updated: May 22, 2025.

Commissioning in Plans Guideline (CE1190)

Commissioning statement for the mechanical systems, service water heating systems, and building envelope.

Last updated: February 2024

Life Safety Bureau (LSB) Standards

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016

Houston Fire Department Life Safety Bureau No. 10 (HFD LSB)

Updated August 17, 2023

Sign Administration Plan Review User Guide (English)

Last Updated: August 2024

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 02

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 02 – Inspection and Testing of Fire Protection and Life-Safety Equipment

Updated December 26, 2023

2020 NEC Administrative Code Provisions

The Administrative Code Provisions to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) were adopted on December 1, 2021, and become effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: Mar. 20, 2023