Codes impact architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, plumbers, electricians, manufacturers, distributors of building materials and occupant of the building. Inspections at various stages verify that the structure complies with the established code. Before you can move into a new home, office of factory, an average of 10 inspections has been conducted, the Building Commissioner said. The most recent responsibility of building officials comes from the need to conserve energy. A system of fees, such as building permits, defray the costs of administrating and enforcing building codes.
Building codes provide safeguards.
Although no code can eliminate all risk, our codes and inspection process reduce risk to an acceptable level.