New Report from NAHB and ICC Focuses on Code Compliance Issues
The International Code Council and NAHB recently released a new report designed to help builders improve the safety and satisfaction of their customers.
The "2019 Common Code Noncompliance Report" highlights for builders and remodelers the items code officials are most likely to flag in inspections and plan reviews during the construction process.
This information, developed from a survey of U.S. code officials, should prove valuable in helping builders and remodelers focus more intently on these potential problem areas before and during construction.
The survey found:
- Technology has made some inroads into the development, review and issuance of construction plans.
- Code officials identify workers ignoring the manufacturer’s installation instructions as the greatest cause of code violations.
- There is an indication of a rising trend in new home code violations on apartments, townhouses, condominiums and custom high-end homes.
This survey is a follow-up to similar surveys deployed in April 2006 and December 2012, and the results are tracked against previous results.
In general, the following issues reported mixed improvement results from survey to survey:
- Windows continue to be an issue.
- Electrical grounding and bonding violations have increased.
- Most railing and guard rail issues have decreased.
For additional information, contact Felicia Watson.
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