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How it Works: Code Changes
Photo: Dan Thornton By setting minimum standards for design and construction, building codes protect public safety while establishing uniformity in construction methods and materials. Regulations governing building have existed in…
A new code requirement for decks
Q: I heard recently that the International Residential Code (IRC) has a requirement about lateral loads for decks. I've always used 1/2-in. lags or through bolts to attach ledgers to…
Green Yesterday, Code Today
Thanks to the green-building movement, energy efficiency is becoming a mainstay in the IRC and the IECC. But what does it mean to you?
A new Rocky Mountain high
Boulder County launches Build-Smart, a new residential building-code program
Every House Needs an Energy Audit
Inspecting a house for inefficiencies is the first step toward optimized comfort and minimized utility costs.
New code requirement for fire sprinklers
The International Code Council, the governing body responsible for the International Residential Code (IRC), recently approved a proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes and…
Use of home-energy rating index grows
HERS Index allows more latitude for recognizing reductions in energy consumption
Fixing our homes can help fix our country
An open letter to President Barack Obama
Mandate passive survivability in building codes
Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?
Understanding Blower Door Tests
The most-important door in your house might just be a blower door

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