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  2. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    Waterproofing a structure from the exterior is the only method the U.S. International Building Code (IBC) recognizes as adequate to prevent structural damage caused by water intrusion. Waterproofing an existing basement begins with excavating to the bottom sides of the footings. Once excavated, the walls are then power washed and allowed to dry.

  3. Window well - Wikipedia

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    A window well is a recess in the ground around a building to allow for installment of bigger windows in a basement either below ground or partially below ground. By making it possible to put in a larger window, the window can act as a safer emergency exit in case of fire as well as letting in additional daylight for the enjoyment of the people ...

  4. Building code - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of building codes is to provide minimum standards for safety, health, and general welfare including structural integrity, mechanical integrity (including sanitation, water supply, light, and ventilation), means of egress, fire prevention and control, and energy conservation.

  5. Basement - Wikipedia

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    Due to fire code requirements, most jurisdictions require an emergency egress (through either egress-style windows, or, in the case of a walk-out basement, a door) to include the basement square footage as living space.

  6. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    In construction, a building or structure is waterproofed with the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents and structural integrity. The waterproofing of the building envelope in construction specifications is listed under 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection within MasterFormat 2004, by the Construction Specifications Institute, and includes roofing and waterproofing materials.

  7. Uniform Building Code - Wikipedia

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    The UBC was replaced in 2000 by the new International Building Code (IBC) published by the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC was a merger of three predecessor organizations which published three different building codes. [2] These were: International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Uniform Building Code

  8. Category:Building codes - Wikipedia

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    California Building Standards Code; California Green Building Standards Code; National Building Code of Canada; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

  9. International Code Council - Wikipedia

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    The International Code Council (ICC) is an American nonprofit standards organization, sponsored by the building trades, which was founded in 1994 through the merger of three regional model code organizations in the American construction industry. [1]

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