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The Commercial Plan Review process will enable your building and improvement plans to be reviewed for Houston Construction Code compliance prior to issuance of a building permit.
Last updated: 01/01/2023
The 2015 Houston Commercial Energy Conservation Code with local Amendments, effective December 9th, 2016, contains mandatory cool roofing provisions for new commercial buildings and alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Updated: 10/16/2019
Permitting, plan review and inspection guidelines for electric vehicle charging station.
Last updated: 10/22/2019
The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.
Updated 05/16/2024
The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.
Revised 05-16-2024
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: August 2, 2024
This document is a brief overview of the typical commercial building permit process for the City of Houston. Links are added for reference. Please contact Building Code Enforcement for assistance with specific questions pertaining to your individual project: 832.394.9494. Presentation, May 31, 2007.
Last updated: February 2024