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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