Fire-resistive construction involves the use of engineering-approved masonry or fire-resistive materials for exterior walls, floors, and roofs to reduce the severity of potential fires and subsequently lower insurance premium rates.
A housing code is a local government ordinance that sets minimum standards of safety and sanitation for existing residential buildings, as opposed to building codes, which pertain to new construction.
Inspection refers to the physical scrutinizing review of goods, property, or documents. It is commonly required in various domains such as real estate, customs, and quality control to ensure compliance, assess conditions, and verify legal documents.
Government ordinances, codes, and permit requirements intended to make the private use of land and natural resources conform to policy standards. Common regulations include building codes, curb-cut permit systems, historic preservation laws, housing codes, subdivision regulations, tree-cutting laws, and zoning.
