noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mandatory set of rules on building design, construction, testing, inspection, and maintenance to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
2. 2
   set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings wordnet

Synonyms

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building ordinancebuilding regulationscity planning instrumentsconstruction codeconstruction regulationsmost legal code

Antonyms

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no building codeunregulated construction