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
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NAHB Releases Remodeler Jobsite Safety Plan Outlines
NAHB recently released a remodelers safety & health program for small remodeling businesses
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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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OSHA Doesn’t Work on Weekends, but Others Do
Just because OSHA inspectors aren’t on duty, it doesn’t mean cheating contractors can get away with anything
New Jersey Remodeler Hit With $6.3 Million Fine, Barred From The Industry
The state intends to seize and liquidate his assets to repay customers that were victimized
Legal: Worker Misclassification Under Greater Scrutiny
worker misclassification is suddenly in the spotlight due to a couple of high-profile cases involving government contracts
Safety: Closer Scrutiny of Contractors by OSHA
If your workers aren’t wearing fall protection gear, might as well put up a poster asking OSHA for a fine
Building Science: There’s Always Room for Home Improvement
The Energy Department’s Building America program has focused on leading residential remodeling strategies and energy-saving solutions. The program has tested and validated several cost-effective, low-risk methods at almost every step of the remodeling process.
Getting Lead Out of the House
The Remodeler’s Exchange examines a variety of topics on the subject of lead paint. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talks with William Shaw and George “Geep” Moore.
Remodeler's Exchange: How to manage government regulations
This month, the Remodeler?s Exchange focuses on how to handle the ever-changing construction regulations enforced by our national and local governments. Professional Remodeler?s Tom Swartz spoke with Bob Hanbury and Mike Nagel about how they manage regulations in their firms.
Oklahoma agency warns homeowners of phony shingle recyclers
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is warning homeowners victimized by recent tornadoes to be wary of companies claiming to be “roof shingle recyclers.”
Bipartisan legislation filed to revamp EPA lead rule
The LRRP rule requires renovation work in pre-1978 homes to follow rigorous work practices supervised by an EPA-certified renovator.