Shari Shapiro – February 4, 2013 The fifty billion dollar (yes, that’s $50,000,000,000) Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill (the “Relief Bill”) is headed to President Obama’s desk for his signature. The Full Text of the bill is available here http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr152rds/pdf/BILLS-113hr152rds.pdf The Relief Bill provides several different opportunities for the Federal government to encourage states to adopt up-to-date building codes… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill “Blows In” Opportunity For States To Adopt Better Building Codes
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California Adopts New Building Standards
Alison Rice – February 1, 2013 The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more straightforward rules for accessibility. Given California’s reputation for regulation, the state’s 2013 Building Standards Code could have been a headache and a half for builders. But the newest version of the code, adopted by the California Building Standards Commission… Continue reading California Adopts New Building Standards
U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing
Glenda Taylor A deck with no or inadequate railings is an accident waiting to happen. To ensure safety, individual communities in the United States regulate certain aspects of construction. Most regulations come from the International Residential Code, although local building authorities often add additional restrictions for their specific communities. When you’re constructing a deck, your… Continue reading U.S. Building Codes for Deck Railing
District of Columbia’s Proposed Green Building Code
Martha L. Perkins – January 18, 2013 Summary Heads up to developers, owners, engineers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, commissioning agents, insurers, and sureties that do business in the District of Columbia. There’s a proposed new code in town: a Green Building Code based on the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). DC’s proposed version,… Continue reading District of Columbia’s Proposed Green Building Code
Building Codes Vital Piece of Storm Damage Puzzle
The Marietta Times – January 11, 2013 I read “Emergency Center Upgrade Funded” with interest. After a storm, the power grid, building construction, and other conditions are on everyone’s mind. But the increased number and severity of “wind events” nationally should prompt a reexamination in every community. Verisk Analytics conducted an analysis comparing our severe-storm… Continue reading Building Codes Vital Piece of Storm Damage Puzzle