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Fire Code Review
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Qualifications for Fire Code
Review
"Construction"
| The initial permanent construction of a public building, a commercial establishment,
or a multifamily residential dwelling consisting of four or more units, and all related improvements on a site requires a permit prior to starting construction. A permit is
required prior to the start of any construction.
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"Substantial Improvement"
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The repair,
restoration, reconstruction, improvement, or
remodeling of a public building, commercial
establishment, or a multi-family residential
dwelling consisting of four or more units
for which the cost exceeds 50% of the
building's value according to the certified
tax appraisal roll for the county for the
year preceding the year in which the work
was begun; or |
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a change in occupancy
classification involving a change in the
purpose or level of activity in a building,
including the renovation of a warehouse into
a loft apartment. For purposes of
determining if an improvement is a
Substantial Improvement, the applicant for a
permit must submit data reflecting cost of
the restoration, reconstruction, improvement
or remodeling. Costs shall include the
value of all labor and materials. A permit
is required prior to the start of any
Substantial Improvement. For purposes of
this code, Substantial Improvement begins on
the date that the repair, restoration,
reconstruction, improvement, remodeling,
the change in occupancy classification
begins, or on the date materials are first
delivered for that purpose. |
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Procedures
Required Forms
Supporting Information
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Contact Us
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Commercial Permit
Manager: Mike Roberson
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10555 Northwest Freeway
Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77092
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