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Building Codes - How do they Help You? Who Needs Building Codes? We all do - whether in our homes, offices, schools, stores, factories, or places of entertainment. We rely on the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living. The public need for protection from disaster due to fire, structural collapse, and general deterioration underscores the need for modern codes and their administration. How Reliable are They? Most aspects of building construction - electrical wiring, heating, sanitary facilities - represent a potential hazard to building occupants and users. Building codes provide safeguards. Although no code can eliminate all risks, reducing risk to an acceptable level helps. What is a Building Code? Practically, it is the government's official statement on building safety. Technically, it is a compendium of minimum safety standards arranged in a systematic manner (codified) for easy reference. It embraces all aspects of building construction - fire, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. What if I want to do a building project myself? Building departments have pamphlets and brochures explaining, in detail, how to obtain permits and design and construct a safe building. Why should minimum safety codes apply to my own house? For several reasons:
Local building departments provide a wide range of services beyond the usual plan review and building inspection process. These range from the administration of planning or zoning laws to nuisance abatement, and a number of other related or ancillary duties.
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