Guidelines and forms for requesting an after-hours review service (AHRS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

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

Form for registering a master plumber license or a landscape irrigator license with the City of Houston

Last updated: February 02, 2026

General Requirements and Standard Construction Specifications Redlines from 2022-2023 Review Cycle

Updated 11-26-2023

Standard Details Redlines from 2022-2023 Review Cycle

Updated 11-26-2023

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

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

Last updated: Feb. 17, 2022

Guide on how to import standard details into the project title block.

Last updated: December 11, 2023

Application packet to become a licensed sign contractor

Updated: November 2025