Building code

misinforming the public. They were sentenced to 6 years in prison, but released in 2014 after they appealed. Following the calamity of the 2009 earthquake, the mayor promised that the town would be rebuilt swiftly and up to modern code. Neither of his promises was kept. The buildings were either built too fast and not safely, or took too long to be rebuilt. The end result of the effort to rebuild was a town that was just as unstable and unsafe as before. So, when the disaster hit in 2016 the…

construction materials are materials produced within a specific distance from the construction site; different certification programs specify a variety of distance. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’s (LEED) definition of locally sourced is, “building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested, or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum of 10% or 20%, based on cost, of the total materials value.” Not all materials are…

Title: Uniform Plumbing Code- Knowing Plumbing Principles and Codes Description- There are a number of principles governing the Uniform Plumbing Code and here we will have a look at these principles. Plumbing is not a very easy thing to do and this goes special for all those people who are looking forward to renovating their homes or getting them constructed right from scratch. It is important to set up with the right plumbing systems for buildings in order to ensure that the principles and the…

A Cosmetic Touch This content was written for Exterior Solutions by Craig’s Roofing Did you know that your roof could actually have cosmetic touch to your home? I want you to go ahead and go outside, take a look at your roof, and see how you feel about it. If you do not like your roof, or actually show safe love your roof, you need to call Exterior Solutions by Craig’s Roofing today. They actually can provide you with a brand-new roof, that has and aesthetic look to it, and provides a cosmetic…

Slate Roofing: Why It Is An Excellent Choice For A Home In the process of constructing your home and need to pick a roofing material? It may be tempting to go with traditional asphalt shingles, but know that slate can be an excellent choice for a home. Slate has many benefits that make it an appealing option to use during new construction. Consider the following 3 benefits. Slate is Durable Many homeowners love slate because the material is fireproof. Slate also has the durability of…

at Austin is a great place that actively promotes a diversity of art around campus. One of the art work that belongs to the Landmarks’ collection, is the concrete block structure Circle with Tower by LeWitt, with the Wall Drawing #520 inside the building. The public Art Program of The University of Texas at Austin has purchased this concrete block sculpture, which is called “Circle with Towers”, from the Madison Square Park Conservancy in New York. As Sol LeWitt becomes parted of the Landmarks’…

Building structure is a combination of several aspects that act as a building. The information about the building structure is significant to assess the structural vulnerability of a building from various hazards. The construction materials, style and type of the buildings depends on the usage such as residential, commercial, light industrial and special buildings. The building construction types for the residential buildings are separate houses, semi-detached and apartment buildings.…

Title 24 Compliance and Lighting The California Building Standards Code or as it more formally known, Title 24 is a group of regulations that covers the construction of buildings in the state of California. There are 12 different sections to this regulation. These regulations were first put into place in 1978 and require that all California residents be in full Title 24 compliance of section 6, which covers energy efficiency. Why Is Energy Efficiency So Important? The reason Californians must…

Commercial roofing comes with its own unique set of maintenance and repair needs. Consulting with a roofing contractor who is familiar with commercial buildings and the specific challenges that accompany them is a must. Not only does commercial roofing differ greatly from residential roofing but local, state and federal building codes must also be taken into consideration. * Flat roofing. Flat roofing offers longevity - up to 25 years, if taken care of properly. That's a big if, so it's critical…

January 17th, 1994. For many people in this country, it was just a day to commemorate a federal holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day . However, to the communities of southern California, it was a day that would change their lives forever. The Northridge earthquake, although given the name of Northridge, was centered in the San Fernando Valley. The earthquake, which happened at 4:31 a.m, had a magnitude of 6.7 and it was felt in places such as Baja California and Las Vegas. This earthquake made…