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Building code

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build-tonounA boundary or alignment, usually parallel to the property line, along which a building or structure must be placed. It usually establishes the maximum distance away from the property line that a building or structure may be placed.
building envelopenoun(architecture) The physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building.
constructionnounThe process of constructing.
building and pestnoun(Australia) an official inspection prior to a home sale, where the structural integrity and insect damage are checked.
homebuildingnounThe part of the construction industry concerned with building individual homes.
built environmentnounAll the physical things constructed by humans as aids to living.
green buildingnoun(uncountable) The design and construction of such buildings
house rulenounA rule used in playing a game that is not part of the official ruleset.
building blocknoun(figuratively) A component that is part of a larger system.
castlebuildingnoun(figurative) Daydreaming.
frameworknoun(software engineering) A reusable piece of code (and, sometimes, other utilities) providing a standard environment within which an application can be implemented.
base isolationnounA collection of a building’s structural elements resting on its foundation to provide partial separation of the building from shaking ground thus upgrading the building's seismic fitness. For video demonstration, click here: http://www.youtube.com/user/vshustov#p/f/11/ZqlXp3czrrM
bench testnounAn individual test of a component, such as an electrical or mechanical device, that is performed with the component removed from its normal operating environment, notionally on a workshop bench.
bathroom billnoun(Canada, US, neologism) In particular, legislation concerning the use of public bathrooms by transgender individuals.
sideboardingnoun(construction) Outer walls on a building or other structure; cladding; siding.
housebuildingnounThe building of houses
buildingnoun(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.
nestbuildingnounThe construction of a nest.
builderingnounThe practice of climbing buildings as a recreational activity.
barrier boardnoun(roofing) noncombustible board stock material of low thermal conductivity placed between two elements of a roof assembly.

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