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Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations

Summary of Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance

Sidewalk and Roadway Obstructions and Impairments Ordinance Rules and Regulations
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

Occupancy Compliance Inspection Handout
2147 Prerequisites Plan Procedures

Prerequisites Plan Procedures.

2147 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

Live-Work Program (CE1277)
Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)

Last updated: June 09, 2025

Frequently Missed Inspection Items (CE1354)
22-05-R, 1-Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall

1 Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall

Revised 01/17/2023

22-05-R, 1-Hour Fire-Rated Wood Stud Exterior Wall
Residential Permitting 101

A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.

Last updated: 5/22/2023

Residential Permitting 101
Commercial Reroofing Only Worksheet (CE1076)

For reroof only commercial projects. 

Last updated: April 2024

Commercial Reroofing Only Worksheet (CE1076)
25-10-R Door Barrier Solid Mansory Wall Construction (Dangerous Building)

Last Updated: April 2025.

25-10-R Door Barrier Solid Mansory Wall Construction (Dangerous Building)
18-04-R Residential Garage Dwelling Separation
18-04-R Residential Garage Dwelling Separation