Codes & Standards
Codes & Standards
<h1>Codes and Standards</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of building codes and standards news, trends, products and business best practices for US builders and remodelers</p>
Gas Ban in New Construction Considered by Chicago
The mayor-backed ordinance would impact all new construction
NAHB
NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
News
Heat Pumps Now Required in Washington New Construction
Washington is the second state to require heat pumps in an effort to electrify homes
Model ReModel
What is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Model ReModel 2022 will undergo a deep energy retrofit—here's how.
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NARI Rolls Out New Accreditation Program
The program recognizes remodeling firms that demonstrate sound business and operations practices
OSHA Delays Enforcement of Its New Silica Standard
OSHA decides home improvement and construction industry pros need more information before it can enforce its new standard
Resilient Construction Worth the Expense
Initial investment in mitigation is key to a sound structure
Doing the Math for Silica
OSHA's reduced limits for jobsite exposure to crystalline silica is expressed in micrograms per cubic meter. Here's some math to make those numbers more meaningful
Silica on the Jobsite
Here's what you need to do to comply with OSHA's final rule on respirable crystalline silica
The Dirt on Dust, Part 2
It’s time remodelers adopted these commonsense measures to protect workers and homeowners from jobsite dust
New Rules for Pressure Treated Lumber
Revisions to AWPA’s U1 standard may require using lumber rated for ground contact in some above-ground applications
Building Science: 7 Tips for Blower Door and Duct Leakage Testing
Certified energy auditors all spend training time learning how to test energy performance using specialized equipment. But translating that time-…