Office of the County Engineer

Plan Submittal and Permit Requirements

Approved plans are required for the installation and acceptance of all electronic locking systems.

Submittal Types

Digital - Electronic (PDF format) on CD or via E-Permits (preferred)
Paper - At least two (2) copies of plans, plus required forms below.

All information must be submitted to the Harris county Fire Code Section.
The department is located at the North Entry of the Delta Building:

Permits Office

1111 Fannin
8th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

Fire Code Manager:
Karol Cargle
[email protected]

General Group Inbox:
[email protected]

Please submit an email and we will respond at our earliest convenience.

Documents Description Last Modified Date
Electronic Lock Symbols
  • Symbol Index for electronic locking systems.
  • Last modified: 05/09/2015
Symbol Index for electronic locking systems. 05/09/2015 Open Doc
Electronic Locks Procedures
  • Electronic Lock Procedures for a plan submittal to be reviewed, approved and permit issuance.
  • Last modified: 04/17/2009
Electronic Lock Procedures for a plan submittal to be reviewed, approved and permit issuance. 04/17/2009 Open Doc
Fire Protection Application
  • Last modified: 10/2/2015
10/2/2015 Open Doc
One Line Diagram - Failsafe Electric Locks
  • Last modified:
Open Doc
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