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Articles Tagged with "Building Codes"

Housing news: How Dallas passed a new building code law to build more affordable homes.

Dallas, Texas, has passed a new building code allowing for the construction of smaller apartment buildings more quickly and cheaply, aiming to address the housing shortage.

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Would building apartments with a single staircase make housing more affordable? | Vox

vox.com • Housing • World

A debate is raging in the US over whether allowing single-staircase apartment buildings could significantly reduce housing costs and increase availability, despite fire safety concerns.

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Understanding Wind Uplift Ratings | Roofing Contractor

roofingcontractor.com • Roofing • World

This article explains FM Approvals wind uplift ratings for roofing systems, clarifying common misconceptions and outlining the testing process and factors influencing system selection.

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Strathfield home facing demolition after unapproved works

smh.com.au • Lawsuit • Australia

A Sydney family faces the demolition of their home after years of legal battles with Strathfield Council over unapproved building works.

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400.000 Euro für „Wohnhaus“ am Inn bezahlt: Warum der Käufer es nicht nutzen darf!

chiemgau24.de • Law • Germany

A German man who purchased a riverside house for €400,000 is prohibited from renovating or inhabiting it due to legal restrictions on building in rural areas.