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List of City Approved Contractors to Install Small Water Meters

Last update: 04/01/2024.

List of Registered Independent Third Party Energy Technicians

List of Registered Independent Energy Technicians.

Updated April 19, 2024

List of Licensed Sign Contractors

List of currently licensed sign contractors with the City of Houston

Last updated:  April 18, 2024

Acknowledgement of Fire Extinguishing System (CE1306)

This acknowledgement must be completed by the licensee and submitted to the Fire Marshal’s Office prior to scheduling a final inspection.

Last updated: 01/01/2023

Fire Protection Systems Application and Plan Review (CE1047)

Complete this form for permit and inspection of Type 1 Hood fire suppression systems (FSS), or when submitting plans for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or underground fire lines, or when requesting a Go to Work permit.

Last updated: January 2024

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

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

List of Registered Fabricators

The fabricators on this list have been certified by a third-party agency and approved by the City of Houston to produce or fabricate primary structural components for buildings.

Last updated: 04/10/2024

List of Registered Special Inspectors

List of approved special inspectors. 

Last updated: 04/10/2024

Independent Third Party Energy Technician Registration Guidelines (CE1217)

Registration and renewal procedures for Independent Third-Party Technician

Last updated: January 2024