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A History of U.S. Building Codes
Be it structural collapse, fire, or disease caused by water contamination or unsanitary waste disposal, the origin of building and health codes often can be traced to human tragedy.
Remodeling Around Electrical Panels
Know the code requirements for electrical panels before you start a remodeling project around one.
Vents for Wildfire Protection
Vulcan Vents provide an extra layer of protection from embers and flames.
Editorial Note: People Live in Buildings
Building science isn't just about theory—it's about building healthy spaces for a home's residents.
Compact Tablesaw for the Job Site
This 10-in. saw from SawStop offers features found on other pro-quality saws but with an enhanced level of safety.
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Code-Compliant Egress for Finished Basements
Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the IRC requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings in finished basements and gives an overview of BILCO's egress window well options.
Code-Compliant Swimming Pool Barrier
Swimming pool owners are responsible for ensuring a code-compliant barrier exists to prevent children from the potential fatality of entering unsupervised.
Changes Proposed for the 2024 IRC
A rundown of popular topics and proposals under consideration for the next edition of the International Residential Code.
Protect Cord Connections
If you ever need to run more than one extension cord outdoors, this tip will come in handy.
Hose Management
Mark uses a spring clamp to help manage his unruly pneumatic nailer hoses and maintain safety.

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