building codes

That quake was one of the most deadly in recorded history, prompting Beijing to introduce tougher building codes in vulnerable areas.

"It gives me a lot of hope because the central government is really trying to enforce building codes, " she said.

the rest was regulated through a series of building codes which he thought would be followed almost spontaneously.

For preliminary design, wind loads are usually derived from the wind pressures specified in the governing building codes.

Old school buildings which were not retrofitted are not allowed to be used if they do not meet the old building codes.

The building design must, as a minimum, meet all applicable Zoning and Building Codes in effect at the time of construction.

Fire-resistance requirements in local building codes often govern in determining the thickness and type of material used for curtain walls.

And building codes limit the extent to which cement can be diluted with additives.

Most building codes require that glass areas be equal to at least 10% of the floor area of each room.

We are offering an air structure so unique that it will meet your local building codes for permanent buildings.

The "Steel Bias Harness Net Air Structures" is the only air structure that is able to meet local building codes for permanent buildings.

NYC Building Codes state that elevators in the city have to be thoroughly inspected at regular intervals, not exceeding one year.

The United States and Canada are proof that tougher building codes, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness can save lives.

It called for building codes, including cyclone building codes, to be revised to increase resilience to climate change.

Local building codes should be consulted regarding building requirements for the storage and handling of silane indoors.

Reynolds recognized the need for a housing test site, where he could try out designs unencumbered by building codes.

Building codes are the public's first line of defense against earthquakes.

Especially steep slopes call for landscape design and careful engineering, requiring that local building codes be consulted.

Schools are vulnerable to earthquakes, especially in developing nations where less attention is paid to building codes.

Still, it will likely take more than good building codes and education systems to get Japan's economy back on its feet.

China has national building codes intended to ensure that major structures withstand earthquakes.

Building codes should be implemented to reduce radon levels in homes under construction.

Carpenters must work accurately and economically, and follow national and local building codes.

Dr. Michael Blanpied: Yes, Chile has modern building codes and their recent buildings use modern, earthquake-resistant engineering.

Discussions about building codes, insurance, and financing.

Most building codes presently specify design wind pressures per square foot of vertical wall surface.

According to the CFA, recently published performance-building codes offer the composites industry a new opportunity to penetrate the market.

He had to spend an additional $40, 000 to bring the property up to building codes.

Building codes now exist with varied emphasis on electrical installations, on fire-proofing and the like.

and revising building codes and standards to implement green plans and programmes.

On the prevention side, it also means improved urban planning and the enforcement of building codes.

Once the elevator is installed, the chairlifts will be removed, as required under building codes.

Tough building codes, sea walls and local emergency warning systems all are in place.

Mexico's less restrictive building codes make this project easier, cheaper and faster to build.

In 2000, the country's building codes were revised again, this time with specific requirements and mandatory checks.

"[We will] strictly enforce the national building codes and technical standards so as to ensure quality on safety, " said an NDRC statement.

Zoning and building codes could make siting tricky in some places.

But the government has never enforced building codes, and can hardly do so now.

The problem is that California's building codes make no provision for the use of straw.

For example, in the construction industry, building codes are under current discussion in relation to natural disasters.

For example, in the construction industry, building codes are under current discussion to prevent, or minimise, the risk of disaster damage.

New Homes: Since 1995 EPA has urged builders to aim for efficiency levels in new homes higher than that required by local building codes.

Study on shear resistance of a vertical connection in PRC structures and comparison among building codes of different countries

NCSBCS = National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

stricgt building codes and safety regulations

Joint Committee on Building Codes