Building Code
Government standards that regulate how structures must be built for safety, separate from zoning, which regulates use.
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What does Building Code mean on the Texas real estate exam?
Answer: Government standards that regulate how structures must be built for safety, separate from zoning, which regulates use.
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Building Code definition
A building code sets minimum standards for how structures must be constructed, covering materials, wiring, plumbing, and safety. Compliance is shown through permits and inspections, and a certificate of occupancy is issued when a structure meets the code.
Building codes regulate how a structure is built. Zoning, separately, regulates how the property may be used.
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