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Homeowner's Plumbing and Irrigation System Permit Application (CE1284)

This is a building permit application for plumbing and Irrigation systems within the city limits of Houston, Texas that is required to be completed when a homeowner will obain the permit and perform the work. 

Last updated: January 2026

Mechanical HVAC Permit Application (CE1017)

This is a permit application for Mechanical / HVAC within the city limits of Houston, Texas.

Last updated: January 2026

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

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

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