Studies link electrical malfunction and failure to over $1 billion in property damage and hundreds of deaths and injuries in a recent five-year span. A desire to finish quickly, save money or appease a customer can cause an otherwise attentive contractor to overlook...
During this building boom, safety standards must remain firmly in place. A code violation may knock a project off budget and cause a stop to work. Codes are rules and regulations construction companies should adhere to when building any structure. The type of building...
Any time you change something about your home or add to it, you will need to ensure you are following building codes. If you are constructing anything, even if you hire someone to do the work, you ultimately have to ensure the work is up to code. Unfortunately,...
Residents of New Jersey expect their buildings to be sturdy and up to code. However, there are times when construction code violations occur when housing is being constructed. Some of these violations are very common and can pose significant risks to anyone on the...
If you own a home in New Jersey, it’s important to know about potential housing code violations. There are questions you can ask when you have learned that these violations have been found. What housing code violations are frequently found in houses? Many of the...
Between renters, property owners must often do some maintenance to keep their rentals in good shape. However, New Jersey requires property owners to file permit applications before making changes to their property. In some cases, there is a fine line between what does...
If you work in the construction industry, you know that your company must adhere to very clear rules, laws and guidelines. Construction building codes may evolve and require companies to continually monitor the latest guidance to ensure they comply with all...
If you are a commercial developer or commercial construction worker, you know the importance of following all building codes. In addition to codes for specific building regulations, you must also follow codes for different zoning districts. The intended use of a...
The purpose of zoning is to organize a city or municipality, often separating industrial and commercial activity from the daily life of residents. However, there are sometimes cases in which existing zoning ordinances are counterproductive to a specific community need...
Electricity powers so many conveniences of modern life that it may be hard for you to imagine existence without it. You would certainly never think to construct a building in which people are to live or work without wiring it for electricity. Because electricity is...
