Extraterritorial Jurisdiction “ETJ” is all unincorporated territory extending 5 miles beyond the corporate boundaries of the city limits of Houston as established by Chapter 42 – Texas Local Government code.

Last updated: 01/01/2022

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

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Updated 11/15/2022

The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.

Revised 11-15-2022

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.   

Options for phase construction permitting and plan review

Last updated: 12/28/2022

To define the minimum plan review requirements to obtain a building permit for the installation of a Modular or Prefabricated Building. Code requirements that apply to newly constructed buildings also apply to these prefabricated structures except state approved plans which are accepted without additional review. 

Last updated: February 2024

Drawing 02082-12 Storm Sewer Type C Precast Box Manhole (effective November 27, 2023)

Last updated: November 26, 2023

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 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: 01-01-2024