More than a quarter of a century ago, the American Institute of Architects called for a single, national building code. The benefits were obvious &m> major developers, designers and contractors would ...
Who owns the model building code that sets the legal safety minimums adopted by many states and cities? That’s an issue that could be decided in a lawsuit brought by The International Code Council ...
The federal government is developing a model building code to make existing homes more energy-efficient, but the requirements could impose new costs on owners when they renovate or sell their houses.