Harris County Public Infrastructure Department
Architecture and Engineering Division - Permits Group

10000 Northwest Freeway - Suite 102
Houston, Texas 77092
713 956-3000
Hours - Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm 		I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could


 
 




 

Harris County Fire Code

Codeword is a joint effort by the County Building Official and County Fire Marshal to clarify interpretations to the Harris County Fire Code. 

For formal interpretations email questions to codeword@eng.hctx.net

 
     
Codeword Interpretation

 

Subject
Date Issued
Assisted Living Facilities Mar 1, 2007

Certification of Fire Protection Services

Mar 10, 2005
Commercial Establishment - Change of Ownership Mar 1, 2007
Express Fire Code Review Mar 1, 2007
Fire Alarms in Daycare Facilities Apr 1, 2007
Fire Code Review for Water Treatment Plants Mar 1, 2007
Fire Lanes for Water Treatment Plants Nov 18, 2005
High Rise Condominiums Feb 14, 2006
Lease Space Build Out Jan 5, 2006

Modular Sales Offices

Jan 25, 2006
Phased Occupancy Jan 25, 2005

Relocated / Temporary Classroom Buildings

Mar 1, 2007

Swimming Pool Enclosure - Emergency Egress
Nov 11, 2005

Temporary Construction Trailers

Mar 1, 2007
      Townhouses Jan 5, 2006