Housing codes are the backbone of an effective healthy homes program. The codes set the minimum standards that must be met by all housing – whether existing or new – to protect the health of the residents. Some communities call them property maintenance codes or sanitation codes but their scope and function is similar.
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A good place to start is the website for the local building department or zoning board. There you will find a list of the codes that apply to your area and information on how to comply with them.
Here are five of the most important commercial building codes you should be aware of. Means of Egress. Fire Safety and Suppression Systems. Structural Integrity and Load-Bearing Standards. Accessibility (ADA Compliance) ... Energy Efficiency and Mechanical Systems.
In the recently released 2021 edition of Rating the States, Florida has again taken the top spot for strongest building code with Virginia right behind in second place and South Carolina coming in third. Florida and Virginia have vied for the top two spots in all four editions of Rating the States.
A good place to start is the website for the local building department or zoning board. There you will find a list of the codes that apply to your area and information on how to comply with them.
Typically, the application for a C. of O. is submitted once the construction is completed, followed by an inspection from the local building department. If the building passes the inspection, the certificate is issued. The entire process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.