HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION CODE UPDATE

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT 07-01-2021HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION code UPDATEMARK SAVASTA, BUILDING OFFICIALHOUSTON PERMITTING CENTERAUG 5, 2021PRELIMINARY DRAFT 07-01-20212PURPOSEtogether we create a strong foundation for HOUSTON to thrive5 TO THRIVE VALUESintegrity |teamwork |ownership |communication |respect3OBJECTIVESupdate permit fees for one & two-family residential & townhouse constructionupdate HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION Codes from 2012 to 2015 editions tomeet the minimum requirements consistent with national life safety & property protection best practices4IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING CODESRockport, Texas after Hurricane Harvey 5CODE UPDATE PROCESSHouston CONSTRUCTION code : 3-5-year cyclenotice to UPDATE codespublic inputreview input & make recommendationsTTI final draft publishedcity councilFeb 2021Feb Apr 2021Aug 2021Sep 2021Apr Jul 20216CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCILAmerican Fire Sprinkler AssociationAmerican Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning EngineersAmerican Society of plumbing EngineersAmerican Society of Sanitary EngineeringAssociated Building & Contractors of Greater HoustonAssociated General Contractors of AmericaAssociation of Chief Operating Eng

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