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Putting Codes Into Action: How Newly Updated Building Codes Translate Into Practice

This study looked at seven building measures in both the residential and nonresidential sectors to learn how closely actual building practices adhere to newly adopted codes. Data were collected by reviewing permits and conducting verification site visits for a sample of building projects throughout the state. Key findings from this study include quantitative estimates of noncompliance rates for the seven measures, as well as qualitative information about some unexpected complexities associated with data collection efforts around building practices, both at building departments (during permit review) and at building sites (during inspection).

Publication Date: 
Sunday, June 1, 2008
cs_ca_putting_codes_into_action_2008.pdf
Document Details
Affiliation: 
Quantec, LLC and The Benningfield Group
Focus: 
Compliance
Building Type: 
Commercial
Residential
Document type: 
Reports and Studies
Target Audience: 
Code Official
Policy Maker
State Official
State: 
California
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