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

Sidewalks and Clear Zone Transit Corridor Street 

Updated 11-26-2023

Overview of Building Code Design Criteria

Last updated: May 22, 2025.

• 01510-01 General Notes and Legends
• 01510-02 Left/Right-Turn "Only" and Arrow Spacing
• 01510-03 Standard Pavement Marking (Words)
• 01510-04 Standard Pavement Marking - Symbols
• 01510-05 Standard Pavement Markings with Reflective Raised Pavement Markers for Position Guidance
• 01510-06 Reflective Chip Seal Marker Use for Temporary Markings
• 01510-07 Pavement Markings for Accessible Parking
• 01510-08 Railroad Crossing Pavement Marking Details
• 01510-09 Bicycle Lane Pavement Markings
• 01510-09A Bicycle Intersection Treatments
• 01510-10 Typical Crosswalk Details
• 01510-11 Left-Turn Lane & Right-Turn Lane Design Worksheet 1
• 01510-12 Left-Turn Lane & Right-Turn Lane Design Worksheet 2
• 01510-13 Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Detail 1
• 01510-14 Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Detail 2

02771-01 Curb, Curb and Gutter, and Header Details

Updated 11-26-2023

Detectable Warning Curb Ramp Details 

Updated 11-26-2023

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

Last updated: February 2024

Houston Fire Marshal's Office Life Safety Bureau standards

Last updated: 7/18/2016