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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.

Last Updated: June 2024

Declaration in Support of Waiver Request for Temporary Manufactured Home

Deed restrictions compliance declaration form in support of waiver request for the temporary placement of a manufactured home or recreational vehicle on a residential property due to damage from Hurricane Harvey.

Special Inspection Qualification Statement - Form (CE1270)

Form required to register as a City of Houston Approved Special Inspector. 

Last updated: June 02, 2025.

Boiler Operator Permit On-site Exam Request Form (CE1371)

Boiler Operator Permit On-site Exam Request Form

Updated: 03/08/2024

Carport Requirements Brochure

Building permit requirements and information about carports

Asbestos Survey Guideline (CE1258)

Senate Bill 509 requires municipalities to verify that an asbestos survey has been conducted prior to issuing renovation or demolition permits for public or commercial buildings, and affects renovation and demolition permits for public or commercial buildings issued by municipalities on or after January 1, 2002.

Last updated: 06/09/2022

Plan Review Prerequisites Checklist (CE-1427)

General prerequisite requirements for plan review. This form must be completed by the sign contractor.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

19-04-M One Hour Exterior Wall Membrane Penetration

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Application for Placement Permit of a Manufactured Home (CE1230)

Permit to place a manufactured home in a park.

Last updated: January 2026

Commercial Plan Review Checklist for Traffic

Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)