15 Codes
A collection of regulations adopted by a city to govern the construction of buildings and interiors.
Building codes are the regulatory and legal rules that designers must follow to ensure the safety and durability of a building or space. There is a layered structure to how codes apply, moving from the national, down to regional and local variations. It is a designer’s responsibility to ensure that their plans are in compliance with the applicable regulations in their area. Building departments are charged with the enforcement of codes and will review all plans prior to issuing a permit. Understanding the structure of codes is important, many sections overlap, and there are ...
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