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2021 IFC Proposed Houston Amendments

Proposed local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)

Updated August 28, 2023

Ordinance No. 2018-258

Signed and adopted changes to the City's floodplain ordinance, Chapter 19.

Fire Alarm Permit Application (CE1046)

This is a permit application for a fire alarm within the city limits of Houston, Texas. Carefully complete all necessary information.

Last updated: 01-01-2024

Commercial / Multi-Family Service Application

This document is maintained by the Utility Analysis & Planning Branch.

Updated 2/3/2020

02752-02 to 02754-01A

02752-02 Sidewalk Expansion and Construction Joint Details

02754-01A Driveway/Local Residential Streets

00700 General Conditions

Updated August 18, 2023

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

Example drainage note for private detention

Example of a drainage note for private detention, restrictor design, and calculations on a plan sheet.

Last update: Nov. 22, 2022

Solar Panel EPR User Guide

Electronic plan review user guide for residential solar-only projects

Energy Compliance Information Certificate

The Energy Compliance Information Certificate sticker has been updated to conform to the newly adopted 2015 IECC. The sticker can be used to comply with Section 401.3 of the Houston Energy Code or, if preferred, a builder can use their own compliance sticker. After it is completed and printed, the certificate must be attached inside the electrical panel. This sticker can be printed on Avery® Labels 6876.

Last updated: 1/4/2017