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Building Codes have been around since the dawn of civilization, and are in place to help protect the builders, owners, and occupants. While each region has its own set of rules and specifications, most of them follow the guidelines of the ICC. If you are looking for a CAD services<\/a> professional who is knowledgeable in the latest rules and specifications of different building codes, look no further that the freelance contractors at Cad Crowd.
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\nSince the time of the earliest civilizations, building codes have been around, determining the design and construction of buildings. As far back as 3800 years ago, the Code of Hammurabi, the ancient Babylonian king, declared that if a building collapsed and killed the owner, the builder would also then be put to death. While, the Building Codes of today are nowhere near as harsh in their penalties against collapse, they are still drafted in a way to help protect owners and occupants from things like floods, fires, and earthquakes.<\/p>\n

Aside from safety, Building Codes have historically been utilized to help protect against property loss. The Napoleonic Codes of the 18th Century that served as a sort of insurance policy against loss. Other Building Codes were developed in order to establish guidelines for the types of materials or systems to use in certain cities or neighborhoods. In the 12th Century, for example, the Lord Mayor of London required that party walls were to be built in between buildings. Another good example is the requirement that a house’s exterior is made brick and stone in certain cities.<\/p>\n

Today, building codes are still around, and are classified as a set of rules or guideline which specifies the minimum levels of safety that is applicable to buildings. Just like the Babylonian Code of the Ancient times, when these rules or guidelines are formerly enacted upon by a ruling government body, they become the law. The CAD design professionals<\/a> of today do not have to worry about being put to death. Instead, they find themselves cast in the role of negotiator as they do their best to comprise the wishes of their clients and the limitations of the various Building Codes.<\/p>\n

Also, while codes have been around since the time the first cities were being erected, they have always been changing to meet the needs and handle the new building technologies that come out. For example, the emergence of integrated computer aided design and high performance 3D modeling software, has led to high performance building codes that are designed to help give the drafting and design team more flexibility. This gives CAD draftsmen the ability to meet their clients\u2019 needs while still keeping the building within the code.<\/p>\n

The Different Types of Code<\/strong>
\nCodes are not only used by architects and CAD engineers<\/a> in their building designs. They are also used by safety inspectors to make sure that a building is safe to occupy. Environmental scientists make sure the buildings do not impose upon the environment, while real estate developers make sure their investment is secure. Contractors and subcontractors ensure the safety of the build together with businesses that produce building products and materials. On the other hand, insurance agencies assess risk and building managers to keep their lots occupied. These make tenants feel secure and protected.<\/p>\n

Building Codes generally address things like:<\/p>\n