Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

• Figure This: No. 2 American Lumber Standards Committee to Publish New Design Values

  Deck builders and framers could be affected by changes to design values for No. 2 and lower-grade lumber starting June 1, 2012.

   

• Regulating Water Efficiency

  Two experts at the Delta Water-Efficiency Summit discuss water-efficiency regulations and programs.

   
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  Taste Test: Dealing With a Client's Dubious Requests

  Remodelers can face a dilemma when a client asks for a project that is tasteless or is on the verge of violating code.

   
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  RRP Compliance: More States Take on Lead-Safety Enforcement

  There are pros and cons to states taking on the enforcement role of the Environmental Protection Agency's lead rule.

   
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  Saving Old Windows: An Alternative to New Replacement Windows for Historic Properties

  An effort is afoot by the Window Preservation Standards Collaborative to create standards for repairing and maintaining old windows.

   
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  RRP Changes — Again

   
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  Out of Sync: Disconnect Between OSHA and EPA on Lead Regs Continues

  When it comes to the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, there's still no coordination between the EPA and OSHA.

   
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  Tile and Tribulation: Does the RRP Rule Apply to Ceramic and Enamel Surfaces?

  D.S. Berenson clarifies how contractors should handle tile and enamel surfaces with regard to the EPA's lead rule.

   
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  Regulation or Strangulation? Some Consequences of Increased Regulatory Requirements

  GEOFF GRAHAM: If you're an advocate for greater regulation of the remodeling industry, here are some drawbacks to consider.

   

• Timely Intervention: Advantages of Hiring a Private Inspection Company

  Private inspections prevent many of the delays caused by long wait times with city inspectors.