Houston, Texas Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Houston, Texas.
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Houston Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003; IRC 2000 | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2000 | Online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2000 | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2000 | Online |
| Accessibility Code | State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
| Energy Code | 2008 City of Houston Commercial Energy Code (ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004) | No amendments |
| Elevator Code | ASME/ANSI A17.1-1 | No amendments |
Texas Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Structural Inspection Division Phone: (713) 535-7800 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspection Division Phone: (713) 535-7700 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Inspection Division Phone: (713) 535-7755 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspection Division Phone: (713) 535-7600 |
| Civil | John J. Sakolosky, PE Phone: (713) 837-7701 |
| Planning | Andy Icken Director Phone: (713) 837-7701 |
| Environmental | Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Phone: (713) 767-3500 |
| City Attorney | Arturo G. Michel City Attorney Phone: (713) 247-2000 |
| Public Works | Michael S. Marcotte Director Phone: (713) 837-0050 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (713) 865-7100 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Dept. Phone: (713) 845-1000 |
| Aviation | Richard M. Vacar Director Phone: (281) 233-3000 |
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Other Texas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Texas:
