Drawings may be used to document a 1-hour fire rated exterior wall design for wood framed structures located less than 5-feet to the property line after the effective dates of the adopted 2015 IBC and IRC codes.

Rev 1/17/2023

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Updated: October 2024

Guideline for completing the COMcheck form. This form is a pre-requisite for commercial plan reviews.

Last updated: February 2024

Last Updated: September 5, 2024

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

Last Updated: April 2025

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

Last Updated: April 2025

Projects within the right-of-way or public utilities easement. 

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

Last Updated: June 20, 2025.

Checklist of plan review requirements for electronic locks.

Last updated: 11/18/2019