building code

Noun

Meaning

set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

building regulations requirements for building construction set of regulations for construction standards for constructed objects building standards construction code construction regulations construction rules construction standard mandatory set of rules on building construction mandatory set of rules on building design mandatory set of rules on building inspection mandatory set of rules on building maintenance mandatory set of rules on building testing requirements for building maintenance

Hypernyms

code codification

Examples

A national building code limits wood frame building heights to four storeys. Source: Internet

Council member Jeanne Thompson said the way the building code is written is vague and open to interpretation. Source: Internet

A master planned solar-ready community in San Diego shows builders cautiously optimistic about state’s super-green building code. Source: Internet

Complementing this building code, which is still in force, is the discouragement of heavy industry in Jerusalem; only about 2.2% of Jerusalem's land is zoned for "industry and infrastructure." Source: Internet

A look at a map shows that Ely stands out and is one of a relatively few communities that have adopted a building code prevalent in the Twin Cities metro area. Source: Internet

Container home companies say that some municipalities are slow to approve their structures, and that changing the building code to include them would help ease their entry into an evermore diverse housing market. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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