2003 ICC Building Codes

• Why Have Building Codes?

• • Codes provide consistent minimum standards in construction.
  • • Codes establish predictable and consistent minimum standards that are applied to the quality and durability of construction materials; a practical balance between reasonable safety and cost to protect life and property.
    • Inspection during construction is the only way to independently verify that code compliance has been achieved. An average of 10 inspections are conducted to homes, offices or factories to verify conformity to minimum standards.