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Commercial Elevator Permit Application (CE1331)

For installation, relocation or alteration of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Chairlifts, Escalators, Manlifts, Wheelchairlifts, Personnel Hoists.

Last updated: 03/08/2024

Residential Elevator Permit Application (CE1332)

For installation, relocation or alteration of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Chairlifts, Escalators, Manlifts, Wheelchairlifts, Personnel Hoists.

Last updated: 03/08/2024

Reduced Occupant Load Request for TEA Registered Educational Occupancies (CE1131)

The form is used to calculate an actual occupant load in educational spaces governed by the Texas Educational Agency (TEA) rules that limit maximum class size to approximately 2/3rds of that specified by the IBC occupant load factor identified in Table 1004.1.2 for educational spaces.

Updated 01-01-2023

Elevator Electronic Invoicing Notice

Notice for paperless billing for annual renewals.

Storm Checklist for Residential Projects

Storm plan review checklist for residential projects with tract size of less than 15,000 square feet

Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022

Application Form for Plan Review

Application Form for Plan Review

Registration Form for Elevator Contractor (CE1351)

Form for registering licensed elevator contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated: Jan. 10, 2024

Elevator Inspection Agency Registration Form (CE 1391)

Registration form for third-party elevator inspection agencies. 

Last updated: 03/08/2024

Standpipe Plan Review Checklist (CE1353)

The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.

Updated: 04/20/2023

Residential Prerequisite Checklist (CE1301)

New single-family residential plans must be submitted with this checklist in order for plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.

Last updated: 4/25/2024