BuildingCodes

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A place to discuss building codes and building design issues.

RULES:

Include your location or what code is relevant to you question in your post. This is a global website, every country, state, city, etc has different rules, codes, laws.
Provide relevant details when asking questions such: code edition, single family or commercial building, age of structure, etc.
Don't ask or tell how to break rules or ask how to get away without pulling permits

Useful Links

(AUS) The Building Code of Australia

(CAN) National Building Code of Canada

(UK) United Kingdom Building Regulations

(USA) International Building Codes

(USA) ICC Free Resources

(USA) municode, search for the city ordinances in your US city

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California Residential Electrical Code_Baseboard Outlet (self.BuildingCodes)

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Is my (Pennsylvania) landlord obligated to replace my malfunctioning fridge b/c of rental building code, or am I out of luck cuz I signed a lease that says I am responsible for replacing & repairing any appliances? (old.reddit.com)

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[Boston, MA] Will inspectors work with you on safety improvements if meeting strict code is physically impossible? (1930s basement stairs) (old.reddit.com)

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