January 2008
by Clayton DeKorne
Beyond Code
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From the Editor: Beyond Code Clayton DeKorne Beyond Code There's a movement afoot in this country that's changing the way we build, especially along the coast. We are moving away from the time when basic building code once set a de facto standard for construction toward a new era in which building standards are reaching beyond code. We see it in the increasing recognition of the Energy Star "brand" the EPA's successful push to label energy-efficient products, including new homes. We see it in programs like the IBHS "Fortified … for Safer Living" (www.disastersafety.org) and My Safe Florida Home
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