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Residential Repairs Permit Guidelines (CE1058)

Guidelines for applying for a residential repairs permit. Residential repairs permits are required for repairs that involve only replacement of existing structural members and other building elements.

Last updated: 12/28/2022

Commercial Permitting 101

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

13-01-R Swimming Pool Demolition

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

09C13 Interior Steel Partition (Fire Rated – 1 HR)

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

08C09 Interior Steel Partition (Revision 1)

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

08C11 Commercial Door Schedule

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

16-02-R Fire - Resistance Rated Soffit Assembly

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

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

17-03-R Residential Wall Section Template (Block and Base Foundations)

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

17-04-R Residential Wall Section Template (Siding)

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