Regulations adopted by local governments that establish standards for construction, modification, and repair of buildings and other structures.

A set of laws drafted by the governing body of a borough, town or city to control building construction "to promote the public health, safety and general welfare" of the people in that locality.

Regulations established by local governments that control design, construction and materials used in construction. Building codes are usually based on standardized health and safety guidelines.

A set of regulations established by local governments/city ordinance regulating the design, materials and construction of buildings.

Uniform code established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings. Building Inspector - One who enforces the building code and ensures that work is performed correctly.

A set of minimum regulations respecting the safety of the buildings with reference to public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency.

Laws that control the construction or remodeling of homes or other structures. Municipal or state ordinance which is enforceable under the police powers of the state and locality controlling alterations, construction methods and materials, size and setback requirements, use, and occupancy of all structures. Building codes have specific regulations covering all aspects of construction and are designed to maximize the health and welfare of the residents.

A collection of legal requirements for buildings designed to protect the safety, health, and general welfare of people who work and live them.

A collection of rules and regulations adopted by authorities having appropriate jurisdiction to control the design and construction of buildings, alteration, repair, quality of materials, use and occupancy, and related factors of buildings within their jurisdiction.

Regulations, requirements and standards of local government for building and construction.

A set of laws which prescribe the standards by which buildings must be constructed in a city which has adopted the code.

Criteria or requirements (i.e., minimum standards) set forth and enforced by a state or local agency for the protection of public health and safety. Is usually based on a model code (see below) and/or Model Standards published by acknowledged organizations or associations.

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The code of restrictions established by a government body for regulating the construction of buildings.

Set of rules and regulations established by local governments, which determine the standards for procedures and materials used in construction.

A set of laws, usually enacted by city ordinance or other local jurisdiction, regulating the design, materials and construction of buildings.

set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings

a collection of laws, regulations, ordinances or other statutory requirements adopted by a governmental legislative authority involved with the physical structure and healthful conditions for occupants of buildings

a collection of regulations which pertain to specific subjects

a law or ordinance enacted by a local authority that sets out the minimum standards that must be met for building design, construction, quality, and location

State or Local Code that regulates building and demolition. There are Codes on Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, Property Maintenance Codes, etc.

regulations, established under the Building Act, that set the minimum performance standards New Zealand buildings must meet.

The local regulations that affect design, construc­tion, and materials used in construction. Building codes can be based on safety and health standards.

An ordinance that specifies minimum standards for the construction of buildings to ensure public safety and health are protected.

Local regulations that determine the design, construction, and materials which are used in buildings constructed within a certain area.

Rules, regulations and laws determining exactly where and how a structure or feature is to be built, and whether any inspections are required along the way.

Standards of construction designed to protect the health and safety of a home's occupants.

A set of regulations governing construction in a particular political subdivision, such as a city or county. The building code spells out certain requirements pertaining to such criteria as lumber strength, values, grades, and spans.

Construction standards and regulations

Rules set up by local governments providing minimum construction standards.

Local regulations established by a government body (e.g., city, county, state) that control the design, construction and materials used for buildings of all types.

"Building code" refers to the regulations and guidelines that govern design and all materials used in construction.

Local regulations having to do with design and construction of a building. This means, of course, that it's not OK to build a house made of oatmeal, no matter what that builder may tell you.

Minimum local or state regulations established to protect public health and safety. They apply to building design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, materials, occupancy and use.

Local regulations that set forth the standards and requirements for the construction, maintenance and occupancy of buildings. The codes are designed to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the public.

The local regulations that control design, construction, and materials used in construction. Building codes are usually based on health and safety standards.

a building code is a regulation that determines the design, construction, and materials used in building based on agreed upon safety standards within a specific area. Budget: a detailed record of all income earned and spent during a specific period of time.

A local statute that governs the design and construction of buildings. In most jurisdictions, building codes require a Certificate of Occupancy, or CO, before a building can be legally occupied. Although one would think that all rented space meets the requirements of building codes for occupancy, there are no such requirements in any current major measurement standard.

Local or state building regulations that govern the design, construction and materials used in a building.

Law setting forth minimum standards for the con-struction and use of buildings to protect the public health and safety.

An ordinance that specifies minimum standards of construction for buildings in order to protect public safety and health.

The Building Code is a performance-based code. It specifies the maximum performance criteria that must be met rather than prescribing specific requirements for building work. All building work must comply with the Building Code unless specifically exempted under the Building Act 1991.

Legal codes required by town, city, state for the design, construction of residential and commercial buildings. Written to protect people who live and/or work in these buildings.

A set of stringent local municipal, state and national laws that control the construction of buildings, design, materials and other similar factors

The various laws set forth by the ruling municipality as to the end use of a certain piece of property and that dictate the criteria for design, materials and type of improvements allowed.

Regulations established by a recognized agency describing design loads, procedures and construction details for structures. Usually applying to designated political jurisdiction (city, county, state, etc.)

published regulations and ordinances established by a recognized agency prescribing design loads, procedures, and construction details for structures. Usually applying to designated jurisdictions (city, country, state, etc.). Building codes control design, construction, and quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of building and structures within the area for which the code has been adopted.

An ordinance that specifies minimum standards of construction for buildings to protect public safety and health. (See Uniform Building Code)

Safety standards within a specific area, a regulation determining design and materials used in construction.

Set of regulations established by a municipality to govern the standards of construction in that municipality.

An ordinance that specifies minimum standards of construction for buildings to protect public safety and health. Building line or setback Distances from the ends and/or sides of the lot beyond which construction may not extend. The building line may be set by a filed plat of subdivision, by restrictive covenants in deeds or leases, by building codes, or by zoning ordinances.

Regulations established by a recognized agency describing procedures and construction details, including design loads, for structures that apply to a specific political jurisdiction (city, county, state, etc.).

Regulations that ensure the safety and material compliance of new construction within a municipality. Building codes are localized to ensure they are adequate to meet the risk of common hazards.

Minimum legal requirements for all aspects of construction, established and enforced by local governments to protect public health and safety. Codes are established by building officials and others with first-hand knowledge of construction practices.

Laws governing the design and construction of buildings.

Codes are established by building officials and others with first-hand knowledge of construction practices. They govern the requirements for construction in a given area. Codes may vary depending on the structure being built (i.e.: commercial, residential, multi family, etc.) Kan Build's homes and structures are built to meet or exceed the building code used for stick built homes. Manufactured homes (mobile) are built to a less strict code known as HUD code.

Regulations based on safety and health standards that govern design, construction and materials used in construction.

Regulations established by a recognized agency describing such items as design loads, procedures, construction details, etc. for structures, usually applying to designated geographical locations (city, state, county, etc.).

Local or state regulations that control design, construction, alteration, use, occupancy, etc. of any structure.

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Industry recognized agencies establish specific regulations pertaining to building designs such as design loads, procedures and construction details for structures, typically as applied to certain political jurisdictions like city, county, state, etc.

A comprehensive set of laws that controls the construction or remodeling of a home or other structure.

legislation from the local or state government level which regulates how a building is constructed or remodeled including the design and the material used; code is usually based on safety standards, but includes other standards such as accessibility for the disabled.

a regulation by an ordinance of law for the construction of a building in a municipality.

A systematic regulation of construction of buildings within a municipality established by ordinance or law.

See Alberta Building Code

Glossary-B Building Code and Condition Coverage is a homeowner's insurance rider that covers the cost of meeting new building codes that may have gone into effect after your home was built and to which any new homes built are subject. Also known as an Ordinance-and-Law Rider.

local regulation that control the design, construction, and materials used in construction; based on health and safely standards

Government regulations specifying minimum construction standards.

A national, mandatory set of standards for Building Work, forming part of the Building Regulations made under Section 48 of the Building Act 1991. The Building Code is "performance based", that is, it specifies the performance required of a building rather than the particular materials, methods etc. to be used in construction.

legal requirements governing construction that are established and enforced by local government to protect the public.

This refers to municipal or other governmental ordinances regulating the type of construction of buildings within its jurisdiction.

based on agreed upon safety standards within a specific area, a building code is a regulation that determines the design, construction, and materials used in building.

Regulations of local government stipulating requirements and standards for building and construction.

Regulations that control the designs, methods and materials used in the construction or remodeling of homes and other structures. Building codes are based on safety and health standards.

Local regulations that control design, construction, and materials used in construction. Building codes are based on safety and health standards.

local regulations controlling construction, design and materials

An ordinance that specifies minimal standards for construction, alteration, or demolition of a building, set for the sake of safety

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An ordinance or law regulating construction of buildings within a city or county.

A building code is a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. The main purpose of the building codes is to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes law of a particular jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate authority.