HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION CODE UPDATE

1 PRELIMINARY DRAFT 07-01-2021 HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION code UPDATEMARK SAVASTA, BUILDING OFFICIALHOUSTON PERMITTING CENTERAUG 5, 2021 PRELIMINARY DRAFT 07-01-20212 PURPOSE together we create a strong foundation for HOUSTON to thrive5 TO THRIVE VALUES integrity |teamwork |ownership |communication |respect3 OBJECTIVES UPDATE 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 practices4 IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING CODESR ockport, Texas after Hurricane Harvey 5 code UPDATE PROCESSH ouston CONSTRUCTION code : 3-5-year cyclenotice to UPDATE codespublic inputreview input & make recommendationsTTI final draft publishedcity councilFeb 2021 Feb Apr 2021 Aug 2021 Sep 2021 Apr Jul 20216 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCILA merican Fire Sprinkler AssociationAmerican Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Society of Heating.

2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning EngineersAmerican Society of plumbing EngineersAmerican Society of Sanitary EngineeringAssociated Building & Contractors of Greater HoustonAssociated General Contractors of AmericaAssociation of Chief Operating EngineersCity of HOUSTON Building code EnforcementCity of HOUSTON Fire DepartmentConstruction Specifications InstituteFire Sprinkler Contractors AssociationGreater HOUSTON Builders AssociationGreater HOUSTON Restaurant AssociationHotel & Lodging Association of Greater HoustonHouston Apartment Association7 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL(CONT'D) HOUSTON Gulf Coast Building & CONSTRUCTION Trades AssociationHouston Real Estate CouncilHouston Sheet Metal Contractors AssociationIndependent Electrical Contractors AssociationInstitute of Real Estate ManagementMechanical Contractors Association of HoustonNational Electrical Contractors AssociationNational Fire Sprinkler AssociationPlumbing.

3 Air-Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors AssociationSociety of Fire Protection EngineersTexas Electrical Safety AssociationTexas Institute of Building DesignTexas Society of Professional EngineersTexas Water Quality AssociationUS Green Building CouncilWater Quality Association8 STAKEHOLDER PROPOSALSSTAKEHOLDERPROPOSALB uilding Owners & Managers Associationelevator water sensorsViega LLCPEX tubing and jointsGreater HOUSTON Builders AssociationHVAC piping protection & return air provisions, exterior plaster / lath provisions, & definition corrections / removalsConstruction Industry Councilfire pumps / break tank requirements & standpipe hose connection locationsHoneywell Building Technologiesenergy storage gas detection systemsChampions / IW Consultinghydromechanical grease interceptor sizing9 HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION CODECODECODE TITLECURRECT EDITIONPROPOSED EDITIONIRC international residential code (with HOUSTON amendments)20122015 IBCinternational building code (with HOUSTON amendments)20122015 IFCinternational fire code (with HOUSTON amendments)20122015 UMCuniform mechanical code (with HOUSTON amendments)20122015 UPCuniform plumbing code (with HOUSTON amendments)20122015 NECnational electrical code (state mandated)20172020 IEBC international existing building code (with HOUSTON amendments)2012 IBC Ch.

4 342015 ISPSC international swimming pool and spa code (state mandated)health code2018 LSBH ouston fire department life safety bureauREV 04 REV 0510 FIRE purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide a reasons level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency Public Works and the HOUSTON Fire Department recommend the adoption of an ordinance to UPDATE the current HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION code & Fire code from the adopted 2012 edition to the 2015 editions, and other proposed changes, that continue to set the minimum standards of building regulations to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, energy conservation, structural strength and stability, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards in the built for council action September 2021new code effective day January 2022 PROJECTED @HouPublicWorksthank you!