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      Excavation work began for Burj Khalifa the  tallest skyscraper  in the world in January 2004 and over the years, the building passed many important milestones to become the tallest man-made structure the world has ever seen. In just 1,325 days since excavation work started in January, 2004, Burj Khalifa became the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Burj al Dubai - Now known as Burj Khalifa The goal of the Burj Dubai Tower is not simply to be the world's highest building: it's to embody the world's highest aspirations. The superstructure has reached over 165 stories. The final height of the building is 2,717 feet (828 meters). The height of the multi-use skyscraper has "comfortably" exceed the previous record holder, the 509 meter (1671 ft) tall Taipei 101. The 280,000 m 2  (3,000,000 ft 2 ) reinforced concrete multi-use Burj Dubai tower is utilized for retail, a Giorgio Armani Hotel, residential and office. As with all super-tall projects, difficu

BUILDING CODES A   building code   (also   building control   or   building regulations ) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as   buildings   and   nonbuilding structures . Buildings must conform to the code to obtain   planning permission , usually from a local or national council. The main purpose of building codes is to protect   public health , safety and general welfare as they relate to the   construction   and occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes   law   of a particular jurisdiction when formally   enacted   by the appropriate governmental or private authority. Building codes are generally intended to be applied by   architects ,   engineers ,   interior designers , constructors and   regulators   but are also used for various purposes by   safety inspectors ,   environmental scientists ,   real estate developers , subcontractors, manufacturers of building products and materials,   insurance   companies, facility