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Guidelines for a Successful Mylar Walk Through

Guidelines for a successful mylar walk through.

Last updated: 12/6/2019 

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Plan Review and Submittal Requirements (CE1041)

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

08RC04 Handrail Details (Residential & Commercial)

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Solar Photovoltaic Panel Permit & Inspection Guide and Checklist(CE1198)

This is a guide to assist in the plan review, permit, and inspection process for the installation of a solar panel system. The required components to be included in drawings to obtain permits, and the items that the city inspectors will be verifying in the field during the inspection process are included.

Last updated: 03/25/2024

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.  

Roof Repair and Cool Roof Guidelines (CE1209)

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

Commercial Plan Review Checklist for Traffic

Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)

20-02-R Residential Non-Fire Rated Wall Section Template (Two Story - Siding)

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

22-02-R Residential Framing Cross-Section Template (Braced Rafters)

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

Updated 11/15/2022