Lodging Facilities Stakeholder Meeting Information
Lodging Facilities
Stakeholder Meeting
November 6, 2017
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Background
Lodging Facilities in Houston
Facilities that are used and occupied as the sole residence for
the permanent or temporary occupancy for living quarters for
three or more unrelated people
Also known as
Boarding houses
Rooming houses
Tenement houses
Bunk houses
Flop houses
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New Requirements
Create an annual permit
Require a 1
st
year building code inspection, which may require
the location to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
Require an annual fire inspection, which your location must
pass, to obtain each years renewal permit
Require framed beds
Require a fire evacuation plan. It must be posted and practiced
Require sufficient number of accessible fire extinguishers for
the location size
Require operable smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors
Require first aid supplies be readily available
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Questions?
Email Comments to:
OrdinanceFeedback@houstontx.gov
This information covers the requirements and regulations for lodging facilities in Houston, including the need for annual permits, building code inspections, fire safety measures, and more. Stakeholders are encouraged to reach out with any comments or questions to the provided email address.
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Lodging Facilities Stakeholder Meeting November 6, 2017
Background Lodging Facilities in Houston Facilities that are used and occupied as the sole residence for the permanent or temporary occupancy for living quarters for three or more unrelated people Also known as Boarding houses Rooming houses Tenement houses Bunk houses Flop houses 2
New Requirements Create an annual permit Require a 1st year building code inspection, which may require the location to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy. Require an annual fire inspection, which your location must pass, to obtain each years renewal permit Require framed beds Require a fire evacuation plan. It must be posted and practiced Require sufficient number of accessible fire extinguishers for the location size Require operable smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors Require first aid supplies be readily available 3
Questions? Email Comments to: OrdinanceFeedback@houstontx.gov 4
