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Reduced Occupant Load Request for TEA Registered Educational Occupancies (CE1131)

The form is used to calculate an actual occupant load in educational spaces governed by the Texas Educational Agency (TEA) rules that limit maximum class size to approximately 2/3rds of that specified by the IBC occupant load factor identified in Table 1004.1.2 for educational spaces.

Updated 01-01-2023

Application Form for Plan Review

Application Form for Plan Review

Energy Compliance Information Certificate

The Energy Compliance Information Certificate sticker has been updated to conform to the newly adopted 2015 IECC. The sticker can be used to comply with Section 401.3 of the Houston Energy Code or, if preferred, a builder can use their own compliance sticker. After it is completed and printed, the certificate must be attached inside the electrical panel. This sticker can be printed on Avery® Labels 6876.

Last updated: 1/4/2017

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.

Updated: 04/20/2023

Independent Third Party Energy Technician Registration Guidelines (CE1217)

Registration and renewal procedures for Independent Third-Party Technician

Last updated: January 2024

Independent Third Party Energy Technician Registration Form (CE1216)

Form required to registered as an Independent Third-Party Energy Technician. 

Last updated: January 2024

Residential Prerequisite Checklist (CE1301)

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: 12/12/2022
 

CE-1396 Residential Energy Efficiency Certificate

Last updated: 03/08/2024

Expedited Review Service Guide and Form (CE1251)

Guidelines and forms for requesting expedited review service (ERS) for Building Code Enforcement Plan Review. 

Last updated: 02/20/2024

Energy Testing Results (CE1302)

When the Residential Energy Code requires energy testing (air leakage and duct leakage tests), the results must be documented using this form. The testing must be done by an independent third party energy technician registered with the City of Houston. The results will need to be submitted to the Mechanical Inspector at the final inspection. If more than 3 systems are installed, please fill out an additional form.

Last updated: 01-30-2024