- Author
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Hutcheon, N. B.
- Title
- Safety in Buildings.
- Coporate
- National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- Report
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CBD 114
June 1969
4 p.
- Keywords
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fire safety
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building codes
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regulations
- Abstract
- Building codes are essentially sets of safety regulations in respect of structure, fire, and health. They were originally developed in response to frequently demonstrated hazards of structural collapse, catastrophic fires, and the spread of disease. Closely related to the life of the community, these matters became municipal responsibilities. They remain so today, being delegated by the provinces which have the over-all responsibility for civil rights, including safety.