#building-codes

#building-codes

There is growing awareness around sustainability-and the environmental cost of prematurely demolishing safe, structurally sound buildings only to replace them with new construction. In the broader race to reduce carbon emissions, corporations and institutions are placing greater emphasis on ESG performance (environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance). Many now require carbon accounting, set " carbon-neutral" targets, or purchase carbon credits to offset footprints.

The Breslins purchased a home for $575,000 and invested $400,000 in unpermitted renovations, leading to the collapse of a $1.5 million sale. Avoiding permits to sidestep costly requirements backfired for the Breslins, leading to a ruling that they fraudulently concealed the unpermitted work. Despite major defects uncovered during a home inspection, the Breslins failed to disclose issues to subsequent buyers, resulting in legal repercussions.

The purpose was to look for ways to work together with federal engagement to have a more coordinated approach to wildfire preparation, risk, mitigation and resiliency,

During the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners converted basements, garages, and attics into bedrooms or offices—often without pulling permits or following building codes.