Codes & Standards
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>
Gas Ban in New Construction Considered by Chicago
The mayor-backed ordinance would impact all new construction
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NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
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Heat Pumps Now Required in Washington New Construction
Washington is the second state to require heat pumps in an effort to electrify homes
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What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.
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New Jersey warns homeowners about unregistered contractors working on storm repairs
Nearly 20 percent of contractors working in three New Jersey counties on repairs to damage caused by superstorm Sandy are not registered with the state, according to inspectors from the state’s Division of Consumer Affairs.
NARI supports Senate EPA Lead Rule Reform bill
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry applauds the re-introduction of S.484, the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2013, to amend the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule.
Report shows EPA underestimated costs tied to lead paint rule
The EPA's Inspector General recently reported on the findings of an investigation into the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Not surprisingly, that report determined that the EPA underestimated the rule’s cost and overestimated its benefits.
Business groups join coalition challenging Arizona immigration law
A coalition of business and religious leaders and civil rights groups hope to stop Arizona from putting its tough immigration law into effect.
Loose shingles indicate use of short roofing nails, inspector says
Shingles that protrude from a roof often mean that roofing nails used during installation were too short, according to a Minnesota home inspector.
Congress introduces amendment to lead paint rule
Today, Congressmen John Sullivan (R-Okla.) and Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) introduced H.R. 5911, the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012, to improve the lead paint rule for remodelers who must comply with the costly work practices and record keeping requirements of the rule.
Two remodelers fined by EPA for lead paint violations
Two remodelers and a rental property owner fined by EPA for violation of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP).
Senate Republicans introduce bill to restore lead paint opt-out
Bill would amend Toxic Substance Control Act for renovations in pre-1978 homes
Lead paint rules costing remodeling jobs, raising prices, remodelers say
Remodelers are losing projects to uncertified contractors under the higher costs of LRRP rules, survey says