Arthur D. Postal – May 9, 2013 Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate aimed at providing additional incentives for states to adopt and enforce uniform building codes. The bill was introduced as one component of a comprehensive push by the insurance industry. As part of the effort, the industry has created… Continue reading Federal Bills Incentivize States to Adopt Uniform Building Codes
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Building Codes are Boss with Your New Construction or Renovation
Dan Berkhoudt – May 1, 2013 In the last post, we talked about how to use Building Codes to your advantage when constructing or renovating a residential or commercial building. Here, we’ll talk about how you can more effectively get the right information from the codes department to not only build safely but also to… Continue reading Building Codes are Boss with Your New Construction or Renovation
Ordinance and Law Coverage in New Jersey
Robert Trautmann – April 10, 2013 When rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many property owners are getting hit by a second wave of stress when they find their property cannot be repaired as it was before because building codes have changed. It can be very expensive to bring a building up to code… Continue reading Ordinance and Law Coverage in New Jersey
Construction Code Changes Affecting New Construction And Building Renovations For Commercial And Residential Projects
Shari Shapiro – March 13, 2013 Most jurisdictions in the United States have a construction code setting the minimum standards for new construction and significant renovations of commercial and residential buildings. The construction codes are generally based on the model codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC), a nonprofit standard setting organization, that are… Continue reading Construction Code Changes Affecting New Construction And Building Renovations For Commercial And Residential Projects
Comment Sought on New Compilation of Building Codes and Standards
February 22, 2013 The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) is calling for public comment on the content of a new code taxonomy of building codes and standards. Code officials; codes and standards developers; federal, state, and local agencies; architects, engineers, and contractors; consumer advocates;… Continue reading Comment Sought on New Compilation of Building Codes and Standards