FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail provides guidelines for a stronger roof to reduce risk of damage based on new research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.
The industry has taken steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, but leaders should be ready to take these efforts further.
Where underpinning is chosen to provide the protection or support of adjacent structures, the underpinning system shall be designed and installed in accordance with provisions of this chapter and Chapter 33.
Where geotechnical investigations are required, a written report of the investigations shall be submitted to the building official by the permit applicant at the time of permit application.
Soil classification shall be based on observation and any necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings, test pits or other subsurface exploration made in appropriate locations.
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