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New Building Codes Make Homes Fire and Flood Ready

The 2025 building codes transform home design to address climate challenges, integrating fire-resistant materials, effective drainage, and defensible landscaping to safeguard against wildfires and floods while boosting efficiency and community well-being.

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Emily Lockwood

Dec 20, 2025⋅ 5 min read

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