building code
noun
the set of regulations governing buildings in a particular jurisdiction, including such things as structural design, plumbing, electrical systems, and ventilation.
building codes
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pluralof building code.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The restaurant, already in need of updating for health ordinances and building codes, shuttered for a three-year renovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Fires in large buildings are frequent in Pakistan, often due to poor safety laws and building codes as well as lax enforcement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
That knowledge could help policymakers strengthen building codes, improve earthquake resistant infrastructure, update evacuation plans, and better prepare communities for future disasters.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
It will take time to assess the building codes and practices in the Venezuelan cities devastated on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
And English sentences are often constructed without regard for building codes.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
