What are Building Codes

The development, approval, and enforcement of building codes vary considerably among nations. Building codes help protect the public’s health, safety, and general interest in relation to the construction and occupancy of various structures. A building code, or building control, is a collection of rules that identify the least acceptable level of safety for all constructed infrastructures including non-building structures like canopies, signs, walkways, parking lots, and antennas.

Building Control Surveyors

In most cases, the building code acts as a particular jurisdiction when formally decreed by the appropriate authority. Architects and engineers are expected to apply building codes. In the United Kingdom, the Building Control Surveyors serve as verifiers both in the public and private sector. In addition, building codes are used by safety inspectors, environmental scientists, real estate developers, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, insurance companies, facility managers, and tenants, among others.