James Eade, author of the 5th Edition, gives a brief insight into the changes to this important Code, due for publication later this year. He provides an update that reflects on the history of the code for discussions relating to appliances or equipment and reflects...
A revised and updated addition by Mohammad Karamouz, Azadeh Ahmadi, and Masih Akhbari provides a detailed review of the vulnerability and processes associated with ground water, ground water systems and the hydrologic cycle – a positive publication. Increasing demand for water, higher standards of living,...
Successful utilisation of energy resources is dependent upon human behaviour and the actions taken within the built environment. Codes create standards, success is based on the human interface. Abstract Given that human behavior is increasingly recognized to play an essential role in building energy use,...
The Built Environment is ours – this is your opportunity to participate in its development Consultation description The Planning for the future consultation proposes reforms of the planning system to streamline and modernise the planning process, bring a new focus to design and sustainability, improve...
The International Code Council surveyed building and fire departments to find out how code officials are coping with the professional challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 1, 2020, at 12:00 PM, 1,158 respondents from all 50 U.S. states and the District...
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