1. Building & Housing Codes

2. History
Began with the adoption of Tenement Housing Act of New York City in 1901.

3. Building codes deal with the construction of new buildings; construction materials and practices.
Housing codes deal with the maintenance of existing buildings, usually residential buildings.
Goals of both: to ensure that buildings are safe, sanitary, convenient and efficient.

4. Building Code Issues: State vs. Local Model vs. Home Grown
Prescriptive vs. Performance
Enforcement: Inspections
Sanctions: Delay of Project

5. Housing Code Issues: State vs. Local Model vs. Home Grown
Prescriptive vs. Performance
Enforcement: Complaint
Sanctions: repairs, possibly criminal penalties.