### Question
What does building code mean?


### Answer
**Building code** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 6832*:

> a legal instrument which is in effect in a State or unit of general purpose local government, the provisions of which must be adhered to if a building is to be considered to be in conformance with law and suitable for occupancy and use

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS**

