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Commercial Building Plan Review User Guide (English)
Last Updated: August 2024
Electronic Locks EPR User Guide
Electronic plan review user guide for electronic lock projects
Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations
Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance
Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout
All commercial properties in the City of Houston are required to obtain and display a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised: March 2024
Sign Administration Plan Review User Guide (English)
Last Updated: August 2024
2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures
Prerequisites Plan Procedures.
Live-Work Program (CE1277)
This guide provides an overview of the qualifications and submittal requirements for projects that wish to establish a Live-Work unit through the Occupancy Inspection Section.
Last updated: 10/22/2024
Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)
Last updated: June 09, 2025
22-05-R, 1-Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall
1 Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall
Revised 01/17/2023