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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

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

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 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Houston Amendments

International Energy Conservation Code Amendments (IECC)

Updated August 17, 2023

2021 International Fire Code | IFC Houston Amendments

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

Last updated: December 26, 2023

LSB Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 09 - Marking of Fire Hydrants.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

LSB Standard 08 - Fire Drills

The Houston Fire Department's Life Safety Bureau Standard 08 - Fire Drills.

Last updated: 04/26/2022

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

2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Houston Amendments

2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Houston Amendments.

Last updated: 2/1/2016