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Engineering Building Standards

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Code Upgrades and “Grandfathering”: Lessons Learned When Insulation Replacement Leads to Collapse

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Should an old cottage be upgraded to the current code by a new owner? When can a building component be “grandfathered?” Who should pay for the code upgrades following a property loss claim? These are common questions...more

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2022 Legislature Responds to Champlain Towers South Tragedy

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On May 26, 2022 — nearly a year after the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South—Florida enacted new legislation to address safety concerns for condominiums and cooperative buildings with the passage of Senate Bill 4-D....more

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Premises Liability & The Building Codes: The Role of Codes in Making Premises Safe

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According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural integrity. When a...more

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