Procedures for obtaining a permit to install or relocate a fire hydrant.

Last updated: 7/1/2017

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

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.  

Procedures for obtaining a water main offset permit. 

Last updated: 1/1/2019

Form PW-9873C for consent to encroachment over a City easement.

Last updated: June 2020

Application for large meters.

Last updated: 6/13/2022

Commercial plan review checklist for Traffic (OCE001)

A general overview of the residential building permit process. This presentation will outline the basic steps involved in submitting plans for review, obtaining permits, and scheduling inspections for one and two-family dwellings.

Last updated: 5/22/2023

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