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Building to code | New uniform building standards overhaul the construction landscape

Dick Dolby, head of the new Bureau of Building Codes and Standards, says the new code will serve to unify construction standards across the state PHOTO/AMBER WATERMAN When Dick Dolby built his house ...
The Times Leader

Uniform Construction Code Raising The Bar On Building

Everything from the number of 2-by-4s used to build a wall in a house to the amount of insulation in attics and crawl spaces is covered in the statute. The code replaces a medley of local standards ...
Morning Call PA

UPHOLDING STANDARDS UNIFORM BUILDING CODE DRAWS SUPPORT, CRITICS

Lou Tepes, owner of Tepes Construction Co. in Allen Township, says he’s been outbid several times by builders he assumes are cutting corners and not following industry standards. “How else could they ...
Mainebiz

Uniform Building Code challenged

A measure has just passed the House that would exempt small municipalities from the state’s new Uniform Building and Energy Code. Designed to standardize building codes across the state and improve ...
NJ.com

Uniform Construction Code courses offered at UCC's Elizabeth campus

The Office of Continuing Education at Union County College is offering Uniform Construction Code courses this semester for individuals interested in construction and licensure. These programs have ...
Morning Call PA

The new code builds on uniform requirements

What is the Uniform Construction Code that becomes law in Pennsylvania on Thursday? It is actually several internationally accepted building codes for every component in a building including its ...