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Building permit requirements and information about carports
The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.
NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.
The following are some of the basic or frequently overlooked code requirements that must be detailed on plans for Single Family Dwellings and may be useful as a checklist for the designer.
Last updated: 01/09/2024
The Commercial Plan Review process will enable your building and improvement plans to be reviewed for Houston Construction Code compliance prior to issuance of a building permit.
Last updated: 01/01/2023
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
PDF template for Capital Project cover sheet
Last updated: January 3, 2024
Permitting, plan review and inspection guidelines for electric vehicle charging station.
Last updated: 10/22/2019
The template drawing is to assist in the preparation of plans for residential remodeling and addition projects.
Updated 05/16/2024