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For installation, relocation or alteration of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Chairlifts, Escalators, Manlifts, Wheelchairlifts, Personnel Hoists.
Last updated: March 2025
The plan review checklist was created to assist customers submitting plans for standpipe systems for HFD plan review and permit approval.
Last Updated: June 2024
By state law, sprinkler plans must be designed by a licensed sprinkler contractor. Typically, the sprinkler contractor is selected by the general contractor after the construction documents have been submitted for a permit or the building permit has been issued. As a result, sprinkler drawings are designed and submitted after the building plans are reviewed and construction has commenced.
Last updated: January 2026
Complete and attach this form to each plan set. Commercial plans must be submitted with this form in order for your plans to be considered as complete for the purpose of plan review.
Updated: October 4, 2024
How to guide for purchasing a trade permit online through iPermits portal.
Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review.
Last updated: January 2026
1 Hour Fire-Rated Exterior Wall for Block & Base Foundations (Sub-floor Masonry Wall)
Updated 01/17/2023
This is a building permit application for Electrical Systems and Wiring within the city limits of Houston, Texas.
Last updated: January 2026
Storm plan review checklist for residential projects with tract size of less than 15,000 square feet
Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022