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  2. Cob (material) - Wikipedia

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    In 2019 an appendix for the International Residential Code (IRC) was approved by a vote in the public comment hearings. [25] Appendix U of the IRC governs use of cob in load-bearing walls of single story residential structures.

  3. In fight against climate change, NC board seeks to change ...

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    Comments can be emailed to Carl Martin at carl.martin@ncdoi.gov or physically sent to Carl Martin, Secretary, NC Building Code Council, NC Department of Insurance, 1202 Mail Service Center ...

  4. United States building energy codes - Wikipedia

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    Depiction of New York World Building fire in New York City in 1882. Building codes in the United States are a collection of regulations and laws adopted by state and local jurisdictions that set “minimum requirements for how structural systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (), natural gas systems and other aspects of residential and commercial buildings should be ...

  5. Uniform Plumbing Code - Wikipedia

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    In 1921 the Building Code Committee and in 1925 a report was issued titled "Recommended Practice for Arrangement of Building Codes" which consisted of 19 chapters, including Chapter 15 on plumbing. This report was known informally as the "Hoover Code" as it was issued under the signature of the Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover.

  6. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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    Common 3 phase configurations within a building are 208v/120 wye, 120/240 center tapped delta and 480v/277v wye. Lighting is usually fed by 277 V or 120v. Countries such as Mexico may adopt the NFPA standard as their national electrical code, with local amendments similar to those in United States jurisdictions.

  7. North Carolina State Legislative Building - Wikipedia

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    The building opened in February 1963. [4] The building and furnishings cost $5.5 million, or $1.24 for each citizen of North Carolina. [5] Construction required 10,500 cubic yards (8,000 m 3) of concrete, 145,000 masonry blocks, and 192,000 square feet (17,800 m 2) of terrazzo.

  8. Steele Creek, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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    The widening of NC 49, the replacement of the old Buster Boyd Bridge, and the opening of I-485, spurred tremendous growth in both residential and commercial development. Today Steele Creek is the fastest growing region of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, with more than a 70% population boom between 2000 and 2007.

  9. Stanly County Airport - Wikipedia

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    Stanly County Airport covers an area of 800 acres (324 ha) at an elevation of 609 feet (186 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways with asphalt surfaces:4R/22L is 5,499 by 100 feet (1,676 x 30 m) and 4L/22R is 3,501 by 75 feet (1,067 x 23 m).