Building Code

Municipal or sometimes national ordinances governing the safe construction and renovation of buildings. A building code helps ensure that a building is not a hazard to people entering and leaving it, or to the broader public. For example, a building code may prohibit hazardous substances like asbestos from being used in construction. In general, building codes do not apply to existing buildings unless an addition or reconstruction is being done.

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New Hampshire's building codes are out of date, all right--a decade out of date.

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"We have decided that the building code of Saudi Arabia will form the basis of the unified code.

Unified GCC building code likely by 2015

Our building codes shouldn't set just the bare minimum standard, but strive to achieve the gold standard.

Wood mid-rises cause concern

The report recommended code development organizations should update model building codes that can be adopted by local jurisdictions.

Up to code: insurers agree with NIST report recommending national building code standards

Long a building code inspector and plans examiner, Van Note is now with the International Code Council.

Building code basics; residential; based on the 2012 International Residential Code

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Building code soon for Capital high-rises

In 1975, when he was technical director of the state building code commission, he helped craft the state's original building codes.

Collapses come despite codes

Speakers at the meet also recommended that simplified concepts of the building code should be introduced into the school curriculum in cooperation with the ministries of education.

Call to set up GCC building code office in Doha