Building code

Building Codes Past & Present Building codes date back to 1758 B.C. when King Hammurabi of Babylon actually used chisel and stone to record a law that made it punishable by death to build an unsafe home. It states “If a builder has built a house for a man and his work is not strong, and if the house he has built falls in and kills the householder, that builder shall be slain” Andrea, Alfred and Overfield, James (1990) page 16. This paper will explore the evolution of building codes past and present, why they were determined to be necessary and the events that shaped their existence. The process of erecting a structure has always been an immense responsibility as the lives of the public are at stake. Therefore when a building of any size loses…

Building codes established and enforced in municipalities today regulate the construction of buildings and other structures to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. Although some major cities in the United States still have their own building codes, most municipalities adopt a State code as the foundation for local building control, and modify the regulations through amendments based on their unique goals and resources. For example, Denver, Colorado, which historically…

Good Morning Chair and Committee Members, In response to County Councillor/ Mayor Arnold’s request for a brief summary on a Building Official’s qualification’s, the following is provided. The Ontario Building Code (OBC) is a regulation under the Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA). The OBC prescribes the technical requirements for the construction, renovation, change of use and demolition of buildings. It also provides the tools for the administration and enforcement of the BCA and to establish…

However, building codes and real estate laws often make it hard for people to place their homes. Read on to understand how you can get your home ready to go. The Basics Of Tiny Houses And Building Codes There are a variety of building codes that impact the building and placement of tiny houses. For example, many states and cities have a minimum living area that a home can legally possess. While some tiny homes may meet that standard (due to their concentrated living area), many do not. For…

room. At the bottom of the stairs, the main exit was equipped with doors that opened inward. The resulting crush of people led to the crushing or suffocation deaths of 72 people (Daily Mining Gazette, 1982). The design of the egress system within this disaster led directly to the tragic outcome (Tubb & Meacham, 2007). It is important to know that this disaster happened more than ten years prior to the publication of the first model building code (the uniform building code) and at approximately…

History Maker Homes and I checked off tasks on an individual agreement that will be completed over the length of the internship. Four of the agreed upon task are procurement and expediting, project planning and scheduling, cost controls, and project administration. During my internship each task is to be worked on to learn the process of residential construction which will build my experience for a future career. Procurement and expediting is the process of gathering materials from an external…

significantly devote their lives to humanity and the environment through architecture. When an architect receives this award, they also receive $100,000 and a bronze medal. Foster also received one of the prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards. Awards are given out for those who have made scientific, cultural, and humanistic advancements in the world, and Foster has definitely done that. These are only a few of the extremely prestigious awards and honors that Norman Foster has received in…

It is the architect’s responsibility to design his or her building to have a significant impact on the occupants’ spatial experience. This experience goes far beyond the physical and tangible components of the design, it is metaphysical, observed, perceived. It is for example, like our favorite song, it goes much deeper than just lyrics and melodies it creates a connection between us and the feeling, experience, or memory we link that song to when we hear it. “When an architect thinks about…

Ever adored that beautiful home the neighbor sleeps in or that astonishing mansion that is owned by some famous artist or actress. Or a college most students like to attend to because it’s such a big and incredible place to be. Well it takes one person to use all their imagination and all sorts of abilities to design those buildings, schools or homes that catch everyone’s attention. Well that one person happens to become an architect. An architect is the one responsible for the remarkable…

professional obligations to provide a public service and to help architectural profession achieve more social values in communities. By doing pro bono works, architectural practices could assist clients or communities garner sufficient funding and support for their project. For example, the community center at North Bruny Island by Johm Wardle Architects and the Common Ground Sydney project in Camperdown for Housing by Hassell Architects. Apart from these, pro bono experiences allow…