Sentences with phrase «new building codes»

If your home is severely damaged, you might have to rebuild it to comply with new building code standards which may require a change in design or building materials.

In addition, lots are selling for much less, but residents will have to wait and see if new building codes will be imposed.

Not only hybrid cars (and no other kind) but also hybrid buses; not only solar panels but also new building codes demanding real insulation; not only biodiesel but also bike lanes.

New building codes requiring more energy efficient buildings are proving troublesome, said Jernigan.

Louisiana recently introduced a strict new building code that could reduce the price difference between wood and concrete.

The researcher team agreed that including extreme sea levels into coastal impact studies is imperative in helping vulnerable parts of the world effectively protect themselves by adapting through new or upgraded infrastructure such as dikes, pumping systems, barriers, or other tools like new building codes or flood zoning that prevents new infrastructure from being built in high - risk areas.

Following the deadly tornado that tore through the city of Joplin, Mo., in 2011, researchers have developed new building codes they hope will better protect people in the face of a EF - 5 category tornado.

In 1960, a 9.5 - magnitude earthquake struck Chile, after which the country embarked on a massive earthquake - safety program and enforcing new building codes.

Well, the German government has just announced new building codes that will change the landscape when it comes to distributed renewable power: starting 1 January 2009, all new homes built in German will have to meet 14 percent of total energy consumption for heating and domestic hot water with renewable power.

By adopting new building codes and appliance standards, Californians saved $ 56 billion between 1972 and 2006 and saw 1.5 million related jobs created.

Establish a Grant Program for Early Adopters: Obama will create a competitive grant program to award those states and localities that take the first steps to implement new building codes that prioritize energy efficiency.

If your home is destroyed, you may need to rebuild it to comply with new building codes which can increase the cost of rebuilding.

«Energy efficiency is improving with new building codes and applicance standards, as well as government, utility and community programs,» NYISO's Power Trends report noted.

«We need new policies to give electric vehicles parking preference and new building codes to ensure the development of charging stations.»

Mualchin worries that the new building codes approved in Italy after the L'Aquila earthquake show no improvement.

A city wouldn't pass a new building code without consulting engineers, would they?

New building codes also may make it more expensive for you to rebuild your home.

The Ibis - located in Hereford Street, just off Cathedral Square - has undergone major remedial work, including the renovation of all 155 rooms and public areas, as well as structural strengthening to meet the city's new building code.

The measures include a cap and trade program covering 85 percent of the state's emissions, incentives for utilities to generate electricity from renewable sources, funding for a high - speed rail, deployment of a massive solar power initiative, and new building codes to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.

For example, suppose that the reopening of your dry cleaning business is delayed by two weeks because the repairs must comply with a new building code.

The windows and equipment do not comply to new building codes or the landlord's bylaws.