4.2.3 Updates to building Conformity of statutory codes 5 are or will be reviewed for may be updated as building practice – codes. with latest standards in suitability for severe” scenario evolves or as new needs (for example an “most building practice and with and updated every 5 years or more increased storm risk) dictate. perils faced. frequently. They embody the latest standards in building practice. 4 Codes are or will be reviewed for – suitability for the probable” “most scenario every 10 years. They may not embody the very latest standards in building practice. 3 Codes are or will be reviewed for – suitability for the probable” “most scenario every 10 years. They probably do not embody the very latest standards in building practice. 2 Codes are or will be reviewed for – suitability for the probable” “most every 15 years or longer. They are known to be obsolete in significant respects. 1 Codes exist, but are not reviewed – at all, and no there are no plans for this. They are wholly obsolete. 0 No codes. – 4.3. New 4.3.1 design solutions Use of urban design solutions 5 Systematic use of design solutions design solutions that can improve – development that increase resilience. to improve resilience, often to improve resilience throughout the resilience will include, but are not limited to: by maximizing the extent and city, enforced by codes. Assumed to benefit of ecosystem services be norm”. soakaways and porous pavement used to “the within the city (see also deal with urban storm-water run-off and Essential 5). 4 Widespread use of urban design replenish ground water; – features but some missed opportunities. Proposals to use urban
4.2.3 Updates to building codes. Conformity of statutory codes with latest standards in building practice and with perils faced. 5 – are or will be reviewed for suitability for “most severe” scenario and updated every 5 years or more frequently. They embody the latest standards in building practice. 4 – Codes are or will be reviewed for suitability for the “most probable” scenario every 10 years. They may not embody the very latest standards in building practice. 3 – Codes are or will be reviewed for suitability for the “most probable” scenario every 10 years. They probably do not embody the very latest standards in building practice. 2 – Codes are or will be reviewed for suitability for the “most probable” every 15 years or longer. They are known to be obsolete in significant respects. 1 – Codes exist, but are not reviewed at all, and no there are no plans for this. They are wholly obsolete. 0 – No codes. may be updated as building practice evolves or as new needs (for example an increased storm risk) dictate. 4.3. New development 4.3.1 design solutions that increase resilience. Use of urban design solutions to improve resilience, often by maximizing the extent and benefit of ecosystem services within the city (see also Essential 5). 5 – Systematic use of design solutions to improve resilience throughout the city, enforced by codes. Assumed to be “the norm”. 4 – Widespread use of urban design features but some missed opportunities. Proposals to use urban design solutions that can improve resilience will include, but are not limited to: soakaways and porous pavement used to deal with urban storm-water run-off and replenish ground water;
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