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Codes & Standards

<h1>Codes and Standards</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of building codes and standards news, trends, products and business best practices for US builders and remodelers</p>



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Gas Ban in New Construction Considered by Chicago

The mayor-backed ordinance would impact all new construction




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More consumers getting on board with net-zero homes

Whenever I come across an article in the Wall Street Journal touting some new-home trend, I see it as a sign of mass appeal. Take the story in the…

New Kansas law requires roofing contractors to register with the state

Gov. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) has signed into law the Kansas Roofing Contractor Registration Act, which requires residential and commercial roofing contractors to register with the state.

OSHA cites 26 contracting firms for violations during storm recovery in New Jersey

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited 26 companies for violating safety standards during storm recovery work at towns along New Jersey's shore.

SMACNA’s new HVAC sound and vibration guide open for public review

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association’s (SMACNA’s) new “HVAC Systems Sound and Vibration Guide” is available for a 45-day public review.

Roofing standards have improved to offer more extreme weather resilience

Most homeowners are not aware of improvements made to roofing standards in recent years. Methods of installing roofs have boosted the structure’s ability to withstand extreme weather.

Jersey Shore contractor says legal challenges to FEMA flood map classifications likely

New FEMA maps that designate existing homes in flood zones are likely to spark legal action by property owners, says a New Jersey contractor.

Senate bill would reform EPA’s lead renovation, repair, and painting rules

A bill to reform the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Four IIBHS standards boost storm resiliency for roofs

Hurricane Standards from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety can help make roofs resilient in storms.

Half of New Jersey’s $1.83 billion federal Sandy relief fund will go to homeowners, businesses

Of the $1.83 billion in federal recovery aid for New Jersey, half will be spent to assist homeowners and business owners whose properties were damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

Concrete Polishing Association of America releases new standards

The Concrete Polishing Association of America Standards Committee, which reflects a cross-section of the concrete polishing industry, has created terminology to define the products and processes used to produce in situ polished concrete.

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