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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

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7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments

BD+C

7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Forty years ago, the options available to aging adults needing care and a supportive environment were few.

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Country-Specific Compliances in the Poultry Industry with Navfarm Support

navfarm

Understanding Country-Specific Rules: Every country has its own rules for how poultry should be raised, how food safety is ensured, and how the environment is protected. Easy Document Management: Navfarm helps you keep all your important documents, like permits and inspection reports, in one place. For example, in the U.S.,

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

This relaxation of some standards raises concerns about safety and livability, prompting a crucial debate: does streamlined code equate to compromised quality? Zoning restrictions around minimum lot sizes, building setbacks, and permitted uses can create significant hurdles.

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WXY and Situ lead design of New York outdoor dining prototypes

Deezen

Local studios WXY Architecture and Situ have collaborated with government agencies to create standardised formats for outdoor dining pavilions in New York City to improve health and safety along with new guidelines. The three that got built and funded by the city were supposed to represent some typical but very different conditions."

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How to Transform Your Garage into a Welding Workshop

DesignRulz

Your underused garage can be transformed into the perfect workshop, not just through physical alterations but by fostering a mindset of craftsmanship, creativity, and safety. Permits may be required in certain areas, and specific safety standards may apply in others. Safety Measures Safety is paramount in any welding workshop.

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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

These principles include encouraging rapid housing turnover, promoting compact and efficient land use, and maintaining a regulatory environment that supports diverse housing types. Firstly, Japan’s regulatory environment welcomes a variety of housing types and sizes.

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