Masonry Magazine January 2017 Page. 82
PAINTER'S CORNER
The Publisher and Editor of Masonry Magazine wanted to give you a place to ask questions regarding Codes and Standards.
Well, folks, here it is.
elcome to my world! My world is the World of Codes and And before you ask Standards. While many of you are what a ticket to my asking what in the blazes I'm talking world costs or how about, let me explain.
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Our lives are governed by many codes. there, let me explain what my world
Most everyone has their own personal is. It is not as glamorous as big game
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Ethics." A code is a system of rules of conduct or procedures. When a "code" is accepted by a governmental body, it becomes law by either inclusive writing of the code or by reference. Such is the case of the International Building Code (I BC). A building code is considered a life/safety document for obvious reasons.
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code has been approved and printed. Because of the cost in time, money and personal commitment, the building industry is trying to lengthen the cycles ofthe various trade codes. The TMS 402/602 cycle is now six years and will be published as a 2022 document.
Many of you will question why it may take so long to change the code. The reasons for this is time, language, and consensus. The rule of the work is done by volunteer committee members. While their employers may pay their expenses for the twice yearly meetings, the committee members volunteer their time. The code language must be mandatory and not contain any "may or maybe" type of words. It must be noted that the commentary is explanatory and not mandatory. Another time consuming part ofthe process is that the voting is not a simple "Majority Rule." Every "no" vote cast has to be dealt with in a concise and rational manor before any change can move forward.
As you can see, the formation and publication of this document is a necessary and serious undertaking. So much so it has (ANSI) American National Standards Institute approval. This code and specification is our
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