Exhibit I depicts the amendments in a legislative format by underling added text and striking through deleted text. Exhibit I was adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022 

This file includes Ordinance #2021-1037, which adopts the Houston Construction Code, and Ordinance #2022-234, which corrects drafting errors in the original ordinance. 

Note: the adopted codes went into effect on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 04/11/2022

The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) was adopted on October 25, 2023, and became effective on January 2, 2023.

Last updated: December 26, 2023

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

Updated August 28, 2023

Life Safety Bureau Standard No. 05 – Key Boxes

Updated December 26, 2023

High-level schedule for the Construction Code Modernization project.

Last updated: Jan. 25, 2023

2006 UPC amendments

The 2015 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments were adopted on December 1, 2021, and became effective on April 1, 2022.

Last updated: 03/20/2023

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC)

Updated August 17, 2023

2012 International Building Code (IBC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016