building code

American  

[bild-ing kohd] / ˈbɪld ɪŋ ˌkoʊd /

noun

building codes plural

1. the set of regulations governing buildings in a particular jurisdiction, including such things as structural design, plumbing, electrical systems, and ventilation.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• building codes
  plural

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building code

Others were vulnerable because of shoddy construction amid rampant corruption that undermined an otherwise-strong building code.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

What about the walls of the ballroom, which would also presumably need to meet a highly secure building code?

From Slate ● May 9, 2026

Still, wider adoption has been limited in part by outdated building code requirements and fewer financing options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026

Exporting New York and Seattle’s building code to other municipalities is based on “the assumption that the fire department is going to be able to respond with sufficient resources,” said DeCrane.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2025

And they maintained “the most relaxed building code in all of Florida for construction methods and materials.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor