Chip Merlin – January 15, 2014 Janet Thompson from Overhead Door attended my seminar at last year’s Windstorm Insurance Conference. During my session, she remarked that often overlooked building codes apply to garage door replacement and repair. Wind loaded garage doors pose a serious issue to structure safety. Here is a diagram of “Lose the… Continue reading Wind Loaded Garage Doors – Novel Information is Learned at the Windstorm Conference
Tag: Building Codes
California Building Code Changes Start Jan. 1, 2014
George L. Winship – December 31, 2013 Several changes in state building codes [took effect], Jan. 1, and could impact homeowners wanting to remodel or add a room onto the house, Anderson Building Official warned council members recently. “Every three years, the State of California realigns its building codes to more closely align them with… Continue reading California Building Code Changes Start Jan. 1, 2014
Should Legal Codes be Copyrighted? Let’s Sue to Find Out!
Lydia DePillis – August 7, 2013 Whenever you build a building, most states require you to obey thick books full of standards for all the specs that make it safe and sturdy. Those standards are developed by professional societies and trade associations, like ASTM International, whose members are contractors and equipment manufacturers and other technical… Continue reading Should Legal Codes be Copyrighted? Let’s Sue to Find Out!
Construction Defects in Condominium and Townhome Associations
Matthew Meyers – July 10, 2013 After Irene, Sandy, and a record rainfall this June, it is evident why condominiums and townhomes must be built in accordance with applicable building codes, architectural plans, and manufacturer specifications. If the construction of a community association was subpar, the water infiltration from improper construction undoubtedly led to water… Continue reading Construction Defects in Condominium and Townhome Associations
EIU: US Needs More Coherent Building Efficiency Codes
Energy Manager Today Staff – June 20, 2013 Tackling rising energy consumption in US buildings will require a more coordinated and coherent approach to energy efficiency codes and regulation, one that is more focused on retrofits – where most potential gains lie, according to a report from The Economist Intelligence Unit. A 2012 Deutsche Bank… Continue reading EIU: US Needs More Coherent Building Efficiency Codes