{"id":1599,"date":"2013-05-09T06:12:48","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T12:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1599"},"modified":"2013-05-07T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2013-05-07T21:16:16","slug":"building-codes-are-boss-with-your-new-construction-or-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/building-codes-are-boss-with-your-new-construction-or-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Codes are Boss with Your New Construction or Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dan Berkhoudt – May 1, 2013<\/p>\n

In the last post, we talked about how to use Building Codes to your advantage <\/a>when constructing or renovating a residential or commercial building. Here, we\u2019ll talk about how you can more effectively get the right information from the codes department to not only build safely but also to incorporate design that works to your advantage.<\/p>\n

When I partner with clients as their architect, I become their advocate when it comes to codes. I speak directly to the codes officer to be sure that he backs up his opinions in writing directly from the municipality\u2019s code.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the rule of thumb when it comes to your relationship with the codes department. People often think that if a codes officer suggests a violation there is no recourse. The thing is, sometimes codes officers go too far.<\/p>\n

So, when you get an opinion, ask the officer for written proof directly from the local codes to back it up. In other words, ask him or her to Xerox the section of the code they\u2019re referring to and give it to you to support their position.<\/p>\n

Codes officers aren\u2019t architects or designers. I had an experience in a commercial building where I designed bathrooms for a major renovation. These redesigned bathrooms had to be built up to current code, which meant incorporation of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n

My design used a partition wall for privacy to avoid having to install locks, making it easier for the disabled to use the bathroom. The codes officer maintained that the partition didn\u2019t meet code, but I thought it did. I didn\u2019t blame him for the error, I don\u2019t expect codes enforcement officers to have memorized the building codes.<\/p>\n

But after I asked him for the section of the code which banned partitions, he couldn\u2019t come up with it. I\u2019ve experienced other instances where a codes officer suggested a design change that actually wasn\u2019t in the code.<\/p>\n

Again, codes officers are knowledgeable and conscientious, but they must adhere strictly to the Building Code. If you don\u2019t agree with them, just ask them for copies of the section of the code they\u2019re referring to when they suggest any changes or directives in your construction.<\/p>\n

Or, be sure your architect questions them, so you get the most intelligent design possible for the best price.<\/p>\n

via Building Codes are Boss with Your New Construction or Renovation | Daniel Berkhoudt, Architect<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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