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ENR > Buildings > New Statewide Building Code Will Burden Home Repairs - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
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| The legislation, which Gov. Kathleen Blanco (D) is expected to sign, not only requires that new construction adhere to the IBC, but that the code be applied to home repairs if costs are more than 50% of pre-storm valuation. While many applaud the adoption of a statewide standard for new construction, the issues raised for home repairs are raising concerns. In the New Orleans suburb of Kenner ...
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