What is the difference between zoning codes and building codes?
Zoning codes regulate how a given section of land can be used and what type of structures can be built on a certain location. Zoning is used to govern how a building will function in its potential location within a zoning district. Building codes deal exclusively with the structures built on your lot. These codes work to ensure the safety and accessibility of your home or building according to the International Building Code also known as the International Residential Code IRC). These building codes establish a set of rules that are made to ensure the level of performance, quality of standards, and safety any structure must adhere to.

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