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Building to code | New uniform building standards overhaul the construction landscape

Dick Dolby, head of the new Bureau of Building Codes and Standards, says the new code will serve to unify construction standards across the state PHOTO/AMBER WATERMAN When Dick Dolby built his house ...

National building standards to replace code by April; experts raise concerns over fire safety matters

The National Building Code (NBC) is set to be replaced by a National Building Standard (NBS) by April-end, granting states ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Up to Code: LED Lighting and Compliance Standards

In a world where building energy efficiency is increasingly prized, pursued and rewarded, it’s no surprise that it’s also becoming not only expected, but mandated. Energy-related codes and standards ...
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International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council, a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event. Held this year ...
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Simplifying accessibility standards: A guide to dwelling unit types

Navigating building codes can feel like an endless research project, especially when it comes to accessibility standards. Whether you're designing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living ...
Times of San Diego

Lawmakers consider pausing building code updates to spur housing construction

This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As lawmakers scramble to turbocharge post-fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles and to tackle a housing shortage ...
The Conversation

Better building standards are good for the climate, your health, and your wallet. Here’s what the National Construction Code could do better

Trivess Moore has received funding from various organisations including the Australian Research Council, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, Victorian Government and various industry ...
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Larkspur adopts state green building codes

Aug. 28—Larkspur has passed new building standards to help reduce fossil fuel-related emissions. The City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 20 to adopt two ordinances to increase building ...