Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2006

Keywords

Building codes, Rehabilitation codes

Disciplines

Historic Preservation and Conservation | Land Use Law | Property Law and Real Estate

Abstract

Building codes are not neutral documents. Traditional codes have the effect of deterring the rehabilitation of older structures. But rehabilitation - which can have many positive effects, especially on cities - should be encouraged, not deterred. One promising method of encouraging rehabilitation has been the adoption of rehabilitation codes: building codes that establish flexible but clear requirements for renovators. After analyzing traditional building codes and three different rehabilitation codes, this Note concludes that more states should adopt rehabilitation codes on a mandatory basis.

Comments

This Note predates the author's affiliation with Cornell Law School and was published under the name Sara C. Galvan.

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