of occupants affect the thermal load of the building, which results in dividing the building into several single zones to provide the required environmental condition. This can be observed in larger residences, where two (or more) single zone systems may be used to provide thermal zoning. In ...
Land use zoning is a method used by the government to classify parcels of land and restrict the physical development or use of certain parcels of land. Learn about the definition, codes, and types of land zoning, including residential, historical, commercial and industrial. ...
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3. Ordinances:Local laws enacted by municipal or regional governments regulate public behavior and ensurecommunitywelfare. They govern local issues such as zoning, building codes, and taxes. Cities or counties enforce ordinances within their jurisdictions. 4. Acts:Laws that a legislative body has form...
Documents in this category include zoning approvals, building permits, environmental clearances, and trade-specific licenses for subcontractors. These documents should be readily available for inspections and audits, a big part of a successful construction document management strategy. 4. Contract ...
Important changes to laws, codes, or standards can also lead to deviations when they are introduced during the project. Updated zoning laws, environmental regulations, or energy efficiency standards can filter down to new material or design changes, and increase the original scope of work. Variation...
The other set of drawings is called the permit set, and it goes to the local permitting authority, which is usually part of a city or county government. The permitting authority checks the drawings for safe adherence to building codes and zoning laws. To ensure a safe, legal, and ...
Tiny houses are typically under 300 square feet and often have wheels. As long as these tiny mobile homes stay small and mobile you can get around permits, zoning bylaws, and building codes while working within the system. Jay Shafer, founder of Four Lights Tiny House Company, the pioneer ...
Planned unit developmentsdevelop a community as a unit (hence the synonymmaster-planned communities) under aspecial zoning ordinancethat limits density and maximizes open space by reducing lot and street sizes, providing for not only homes but also recreational facilities and commercial retailers. PUDs...
Demolition Insurancecovers the costs of demolishing a building damaged by aperil,such as a fire or storm. Zoning requirements or building codes may require that a damaged building be demolished rather than repaired. Demolition insurance covers the cost of tearing down undamaged portions of a damaged...