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building regulations

NOUN
building code
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Critics say Japan also differs from many other countries by having out-of-date building regulations that can classify data centres as offices and not industrial facilities.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

It was designed with the European market in mind: easy to self-install while meeting strict building regulations common in European cities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“They were given a deadline,” said Stephen Smith, founder of the Center for Building in North America, which advocates for cost-reducing changes to building regulations.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

But Karachi, home to more than 20 million, is especially notorious for poor construction, illegal extensions, ageing infrastructure, overcrowding, and lax enforcement of building regulations.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

Stricter antifire building regulations were proposed for the burned-out areas, requiring the use of brick or stone.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy




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