All IKO shingles, fiberglass and organic, meet the Canadian building code. IKO fiberglass shingles sold in Canada conform to CSA A123.5-98 product standards and IKO organic shingles conform to CSA A123.1-98 product standards.

Yes. SIPs are recognized by all national and local building codes. For fire resistance on a home, building codes require installation of a thermal barrier - typically 1/2 inch gypsum board- on the interior side of the panel face. See similar questions...

is, the plans have a low probability for meeting the local interpretation of building codes in that locale. Building codes change on a regular basis, and they also vary from area to area. All plans must be reviewed and probably modified in some way to become compliant with current local building codes, however, the amount of change required is often minimal. See similar questions...

Absolutely. Every panelized home we build is built to meet or exceed the specific Building Code requirements in your State/County. Regardless of your location, from seismic shift (earthquake) requirements in California or high wind loading requirements in Florida to large snow load requirements in Maine... your panelized home WILL BE BUILT TO MEET OR EXCEED THE CODE REQUIREMENTS for your location. See similar questions...

Our plans are designed to meet the 2006 International Residential Code with Georgia amendments. Many states and counties amend the codes for their area. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or builder to see that the structure is built to meet the codes of your area. See similar questions...

Our 5' 3" spiral stair kits (Civik, Phoenix, Enduro) all meet these code requirements. However you should always check with your local building authority for any possible codes specific to your area. See similar questions...

Yes! You can change the type of any proposed exterior finish. Those that are featured on the homes in our magazine and on our website are suggestions only. Many of Home Planner's customization service's customers choose to do so, whether for economical reasons or simply for personal preference. Note: There are some structural changes involved when converting from brick to vinyl and vice-versa. See similar questions...

The current New York City Building Code is one of the most stringent in the country and has not undergone a major review or revision since 1968. Instead, decades of piecemeal modifications have produced a code that is long, cumbersome, and difficult to interpret. See similar questions...

The Building Code - which sets forth regulations for construction - is one of four codes in the new NYC Construction Codes. Other codes that have been revised as part of the Model Code Program are the Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes. See similar questions...

In the United States, asphalt shingles are categorized as either organic-based or fiberglass-based. Organic-based asphalt shingles are manufactured with a base (also termed mat or substrate) made of various cellulose fibers, such as recycled waste paper and wood fibers. This organic base is then saturated with a specially formulated asphalt coating and surfaced with weather resistant mineral granules. See similar questions...

Shingles -- also called varicella-zoster -- is a painful skin disease caused by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus. It is distinctive because it affects only one side of the body. The early signs of shingles usually develop in three stages: severe pain or tingling, possibly itchy rash, and blisters that look like chickenpox. See similar questions...

Yes, Anthem Steel buildings are engineered to meet or exceed all U.S. building codes, including the high wind codes of Dade and Broward counties in Florida. In addition we meet the Canadian and German welding standards. See similar questions...

Yes, with the exception of our 4 foot, 4/6” and 5-foot diameter stairs, whose treads are not large enough for 26” between the handrail and center column as required by national codes. All our other standard diameters are set up to meet national building codes. For example, as well as having at least 26” clearance, all our stairs are designed to have at least 6’6” of headroom and the balusters are less than 4” apart; the rise is less than 9. See similar questions...

Yes, the Homeowners Association has created the restrictive covenants which will provide you with certain guidelines and restrictions set in place to preserve the community’s value and pleasant living environment. See similar questions...

A - A published version of the NYC Building code can be purchased at the New York CITYSTORE. In addition, an electronic version of the NYC Building Code is also available for review, at no cost, on our Web site in the Reference Section. See similar questions...

Absolutely not. The Department will continue to review and recommend changes to the codes and the City Council will continue to be the body where the codes are revised. Given the City's unique, high-density environment, modifications of national codes will likely be necessary and the new codes will require a review every three years. See similar questions...

If your community has adopted the International Building Code, you should adopt the Advisory Base Flood Elevations based on the methodology described in the Flood Recovery Guidance in the same way. Your floodplain administrator may need to seek advice from the community's attorney on how to specifically reference the Flood Recovery Guidance in the community's floodplain management regulations. See similar questions...

The State Department of Commerce, as well as local ordinances, mandates these minimum health and safety requirements for the protection of the public. See similar questions...