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Involvement of Design Organizations in the Development of Standards
Pages 16-20

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... Frankly, I'm going to just tell you right up front one of the main reasons I think that we have a relatively low level of participation from our design professionals, is they leave the universities with little knowledge of the codes or standards system. I spent six years at Texas Tech in their architecture and engineering program.
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From page 17...
... The participation of users, like architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, or building officials, is essential to keep the codes and standards responsive to public needs. I have seen areas where manufacturers have influenced standards to the point that they're overkill causing unnecessary costs in construction.
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From page 18...
... In November of last year the three model codes' officers met and initiated a process to update the CABO One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code. It is intended that it become the only national code, regulating residential construction, both on site and in the factory.
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From page 19...
... There was some mention about our regional aspect of these codes, being earthquake oriented in the west, wind oriented in the south and over problems, weather, etc., in the northeast. All three codes are now sufficiently developed in all areas that any one of them is adequate as a single national code.
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From page 20...
... That is basically where we are, in the model code organizations, and the direction that we are going. I departed from my speech entirely, but I did not record it so when I get home I'll have my secretary type up what I said and send it back.
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