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Articles Tagged “Building-Codes”
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Storm Shelters, Safe Rooms Save Lives When Tornados, Hurricanes Strike
Building Safety Month—the International Code Council’s educational public safety campaign—focuses on saving lives during high-wind events.
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Week Two: Building Safety Month 2013
Week two of Building Safety Month focuses on disaster safety and mitigation.
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Missed the Lighting Codes and Controls Webinar?
Presented by TFM and NEMA’s enLIGHTen America Initiative, this February 14 webinar focused on energy and green codes for lighting controls. Three experts from NEMA member companies discussed technologies and strategies, how the codes figure in, and the results that can be achieved.
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NCGBCS Releases Taxonomy of Building Codes and Standards
This compilation of codes and standards relating to the built environment is intended to serve as a resource when educating the industry, government, and the public about the regulations and referenced documents that are used when constructing buildings and facilities. Comments are due March 8, 2013.
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What Is Energy Use Intensity? ASHRAE Seeks To Define, Educate
While the importance of building energy performance metrics to reduce energy use is accepted worldwide, there is no single generally accepted definition of that metric. Consequently, ASHRAE is working to define one clear, logical metric to move the building industry toward producing net zero energy buildings by 2030.
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Newly Passed Bill Supports Building Codes
The newly passed Highway Construction and National Flood Insurance Reform Bill (HR 4348) bill orders a study on the impact of codes on flood plain management.
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Improved Efficiency Standards For CA In 2014
California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are 30% more efficient than previous standards for non-residential construction.
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Counting Down: May Is Building Safety Month
The four weeks of the campaign provide common sense consumer tips for Energy & Green Building, Disaster Safety & Mitigation, Fire Safety & Awareness, and Backyard Safety.
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Building Official To Receive Leadership Award
The director and building official for Clark County (NV) has also been recognized by U.S. Congress for contributions to building safety.
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Uniform Plumbing Code Requires NSF/ANSI Compliance
The UPC has joined other major plumbing codes in requiring compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 14, for plastic pipe and fittings.
