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CenterPoint Slab Requirement Change

Bradley Pepper January 5, 2021 Codes, Custom Builders, Land Development

After a thorough review of CenterPoint Energy’s current policy requiring a slab prior to the installation of the joint trench, the company will no longer consider a home start as a prerequisite for a final …

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Texas Adopts 2020 National Electrical Code

Bradley Pepper November 4, 2020 Advocacy, Codes, Custom Builders, Remodelers

On June 30, 2020 the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation adopted the 2020 NEC as the electrical code for the state of Texas and established it as the “minimum standard” for all electrical work …

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City of Houston to Require Floodplain Identification on General Plans

Bradley Pepper July 21, 2020 Advocacy, Codes, Custom Builders, Featured

Starting on July 24, 2020, the City of Houston Planning Department will require that the 100-year, 500-year floodplains and floodway be identified on all general plans submitted to the department with the Plat Tracker application. …

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Updated TDI Windstorm Code Effective Date Delayed Until Sept 1, 2020

admin April 10, 2020 Advocacy, Codes, Covid-19

The Texas Department of Insurance released an emergency rule on April 3, 2020 which postpones the effective date of the updated TDI windstorm code to September 1, 2020. Beginning September 1, 2020, the 2018 windstorm …

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Coronavirus Could Affect OSHA Compliance on Home Building Sites

admin March 20, 2020 Codes, Covid-19, Safety

Source: National Association of Home Builders The effects of the COVID-19 illness associated with a new coronavirus have already proven to be extraordinarily broad, ranging from the obvious strain on countries’ healthcare systems to a …

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EPA Releases Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Bradley Pepper March 2, 2020 Advocacy, Codes, Featured, Land Development

In late January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army published the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act (CWA). …

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Government Affairs/Volume Builders Meeting on Dec. 10

Bradley Pepper November 5, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Land Development, Member News

The GHBA’s Government Affairs and Volume Builders Committees will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the GHBA boardroom. This meeting will cover a wide variety of topics both at …

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Harris County Issues Clarification on Development Regulations

Bradley Pepper November 5, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Featured, Land Development

In June, Harris County adopted new drainage and floodplain management regulations, as well as new development requirements based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. At the time the GHBA, along with …

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EPA Repeals 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule

Bradley Pepper September 27, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Featured, Land Development

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the 2015 joint Clean Water Act (CWA) “Waters of the U.S.”(WOTUS) definition and rule. That rule would have dramatically expanded jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act and …

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New State Laws Effective September 1

Bradley Pepper August 24, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Custom Builders, Featured, Land Development

The 86th Texas Legislature has come to a close with hundreds of bills signed into law. Here are three that should be on your radar as a Texas homebuilding professional. House Bill 2439 by Representative …

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City of Houston Announces Green Infrastructure Incentives

Bradley Pepper August 22, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Green Building, Land Development

Last summer, the GHBA along with other development and community stakeholders were invited to participate and contribute in the process to develop the City of Houston’s Green Stormwater Incentives to encourage the use of green …

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Harris County Adopts New Development Regulations Based on Atlas 14 Data

Bradley Pepper July 16, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Featured, Land Development

The Harris County Commissioners Court has adopted changes to development regulations that were based on the updated Atlas 14 study of historical rainfall data. These changes are effective immediately. Atlas 14 is a study conducted …

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10 Common Reasons for Site Plan Review Rejections

admin June 25, 2019 Codes, Custom Builders, Land Development, Remodelers

The Houston Planning and Development Department (P&D) wants to help you get your site plans approved quickly and with the fewest amount of rejections possible. To this end, the team has identified the 10 most …

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That’s a Wrap: Texas Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

Bradley Pepper June 24, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Economy, Featured

On January 8 at noon, members of the Texas Senate and House of Representatives gathered in their respective chambers at the Capitol to convene the 86th legislative session. That began the 140 day countdown to …

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City of Houston “Electronic Plan Review (EPR)” Training

Bradley Pepper February 25, 2019 Advocacy, Codes, Custom Builders, Education, Remodelers

This spring, the City of Houston’s Permitting Center will be moving to 100% electronic plan submittal for all residential projects. While the EPR option has been available for years, it will now be mandatory. City …

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