by Shane Henson — March 4, 2013—The National Institute of Building Sciences National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) is calling for public comment on the content of a new code taxonomy of building codes and standards.
According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, a nonprofit focused on solving problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States, this compilation of codes and standards relating to the built environment is intended to serve as a resource when educating the industry, government and the public about the regulations and referenced documents that are used when constructing buildings and facilities.
The Institute established the NCGBCS to work with state and local jurisdictions to expand understanding, facilitate education and training, and promote the efficient administration of codes and standards. Given the numerous topics and agencies (at the federal, state and local levels) that impact and are impacted by codes, the Council reportedly felt it was important to identify the connections between the codes and these agencies.
While valuable on its own, the finalized taxonomy will be included on the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) in a new resource section titled Code Administration and Enforcement, which the NCGBCS says should be available later this year.
