Building codes.The model codes developed and published by the International Code Council (ICC ICC See: International Chamber of Commerce ) have become the nation's standard and the code of choice for adoption and enforcement by local governments. The new National Fire Protection Association Code (NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association NFPA National Food Processors Association NFPA National Fluid Power Association NFPA National Federation of Paralegal Associations (Edmonds, WA) 5000) has been adopted in only one location, Pasadena Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə). 1 City (1990 pop. 131,591), Los Angeles co., S Calif., at the base of the San Gabriel Mts.; inc. 1866. , Texas. The recommendation to adopt NFPA 5000 in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). is being questioned, mid the proposal to adopt the code in Phoenix is on hold indefinitely in·def·i·nite adj. Not definite, especially: a. Unclear; vague. b. Lacking precise limits: an indefinite leave of absence. c. . NAA/NMHC continue to support the ICC codes as the only complete set of codes designed to work together as a set. In addition, they are the only codes with the "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " designation DESIGNATION, wills. The expression used by a testator, instead of the name of the person or the thing he is desirous to name; for example, a legacy to. the eldest son of such a person, would be a designation of the legatee. Vide 1 Rop. Leg. ch. 2. 2. for compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD Hud (h  d), a pre-Qur'anic prophet of Islam. Hud unsuccessfully exhorted his South Arabian people, the Ad, to worship the One God. ) Fair Housing Act Accessibility
Guidelines guidelines,n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. (FHAAG). NAA/NMHC have been involved in the code development process for more than 11 years, effectively saving the industry more than $4,200 per unit and more than $1.2 billion in annual construction costs. ICC Model Codes NAA/NMHC Position NAA/NMHC support the adoption of the model codes developed and published by ICC over any other set of model codes. Background Created by the merger of the three model code organizations, ICC has more than 190 years of collective experience in code writing. The ICC model codes, developed with input from code officials and industry; have proven to be a complete comprehensive coordinated set of codes that allow the apartment industry to build cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. , safe, affordable and accessible housing. Recent Activity The ICC model codes first published in 2000 have been updated to the 2003 edition. Action Requested NAA/NMHC strongly urge members to support and encourage file adoption of the ICC codes by local governments. NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code NAA/NMHC Position NAA/NMHC oppose the adoption of the 2003 edition of the NFPA Building Construction and Safety Code. Background The 2003 edition of the NFPA Building Construction and Safety Code was drafted and completed in only 18 months. The rushed development did not allow sufficient time to resolve the many issues of concern to the industry and did not provide an opportunity to review a final version of the code prior to publication. The 2003 version is incomplete, unenforceable Adj. 1. unenforceable - not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion; "an unenforceable law"; "unenforceable reforms" enforceable - capable of being enforced and technically unsound unsound said of an animal, usually a horse, which has been examined for soundness and found to be unsatisfactory. . Recent Activity NFPA is working on an updated version of the code which will be published in 2005 as the 2006 edition. Action Requested NAA/NMHC members need to be actively involved in the local code "adoption process to oppose the adoption of the NFPA Building Construction and Safety Code. Adoption of the code, without major amendments, will increase the cost of construction. In addition, enforcement of the code will have a very detrimental det·ri·men·tal adj. Causing damage or harm; injurious. det  ri·men affect on the
entire design, approval and construction process.
Non-metallic Sheathed sheath n. pl. sheaths 1. a. A case for a blade, as of a sword. b. Any of various similar coverings. 2. Cable NAA/NMHC Position NAA/NMHC strongly support cost-effective, safe electrical wiring Electrical wiring in general refers to insulated conductors used to carry electricity, and associated devices. This article describes general aspects of electrical wiring as used to provide power in buildings and structures, commonly referred to as building wiring. provisions in the 2003 ICC codes and the 2002 National Electrical Code The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a U.S. standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). . NAA/NMHC oppose unnecessary regulations that raise costs and that are not supported by sound technical justification justification In Christian theology, the passage of an individual from sin to a state of grace. Some theologians use the term to refer to the act of God in extending grace to the sinner, while others use it to define the change in the condition of a sinner who has received . Background For more than nine years, NAA/NMHC have been advocating to allow for the use of non-metallic sheathed cable (NM cable, also referred to as Romex Romex can refer to
NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. ), through the various panels, standards councils and boards of NFPA. In addition, efforts to educate building officials involved in the ICC process were undertaken and proposals were submitted in the ICC arena to reference the NEC but add changes to allow the increased use of NM cable. Recent Activity Acceptance of the NAA/NMHC position to modify and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. remove the height restriction restriction - A bug or design error that limits a program's capabilities, and which is sufficiently egregious that nobody can quite work up enough nerve to describe it as a feature. on the use of NM cable in the construction of apartments and other types of construction during the 2001 code development cycle removes a costly and unjustified provision from the codes. The ICC decision to remove all restrictions based on building height in reference to the National Electric Code, contained in the 2003 ICC codes, and the NFPA decision to add new provisions in the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) to allow NM cable in any building permitted to be of Types III, IV and V construction and up to five stories in height will save the apartment industry up to $50 million in annual construction costs. The cost savings resulting from the change will be a major benefit to all consumers, because apartment developers will be able to construct new apartments and replace old housing in areas where they previously would not have been able to compete under the local market conditions. Action Requested NAA/NMHC members are urged to monitor code adoption activities at the local level and support the adoption of the 2003 ICC codes and the 2002 NEC without any local amendments. Accessibility NAA/NMHC Position NAA/NMHC support accessible building code provisions that are compatible with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. and the Fair Housing Act. NAA/NMHC strongly urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ (Department Of Justice) The legal arm of the U.S. government that represents the public interest of the United States. It is headed by the Attorney General. ) to expedite ex·pe·dite tr.v. ex·pe·dit·ed, ex·pe·dit·ing, ex·pe·dites 1. To speed up the progress of; accelerate. 2. the review of the model "I" codes for accessibility compliance. Background HUD's acceptance of the ICC/ANSI A117.1-98 accessibility standard and the 2003 International Building Code and the detailed provisions in the 2000 Code Requirements for Housing Accessibility (CRHA CRHA Calgary Regional Health Authority (now Calgary Health Region) CRHA Canadian Railroad Historical Association CRHA Conseiller en Ressources Humaines Agréé (French: Certified Human Resources Professionnal) ) as a safe harbor under HUD's Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines (FHAAG) is a major step forward in the development of a single set of national accessibility standards accessibility standards (akses´abil´itē), n.pl the requirements designed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by which public places must provide disabled individuals with barrier-free access to . This, however, is only the first step since it is also necessary to secure the Justice Department's involvement and determination on the building code provisions designed to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines ). NAA/NMHC's direct participation in the development of code provisions meeting the FHAAG provisions and their successful advocacy The act of Pleading or arguing a case or a position; forceful persuasion. of mandatory Peremptory; obligatory; required; that which must be subscribed to or obeyed. Mandatory statutes are those that require, as opposed to permit, a particular course of action. language in the HUD appropriations bill were pivotal in spurring HUD's review of the model codes. NAA/NMHC will continue to work with all parties interested in obtaining DOJ's approval. Recent Activity The new provisions on accessibility included in the 2003 ICC codes are generally being included in the codes as they are being adopted at the state and local level. Action Requested NAA/NMHC members need to support the adoption of the accessibility provisions in the 2003 ICC codes and the 2003 International Building Code (IBC IBC International Building Code IBC Iraq Body Count IBC Institutional Biosafety Committee IBC Inflammatory Breast Cancer IBC International Business Company IBC Independence Blue Cross IBC Insurance Bureau of Canada IBC International Broadcasting Convention ).
Characteristics of Rental Apartments, 2001
(In Thousands)
All Apt. Built Built
Units Units 1990-2001 prior
to 1990
Zero Bedrooms 781 15 767
One Bedrooms 9,429 859 8,571
Two Bedrooms 10,647 1,310 9,338
Three + Bedrooms 2,513 363 2,148
Apartments in Elevator Buildings 3,358 314 3,044
Apartments with Central Air
Conditioning 10,197 1,921 8,276
Apartments with Dishwasher 9,539 2,030 7,501
Apartments with Washing Machine 7,255 1,574 5,681
Apartments with Dryer 6,413 1,561 4,851
2 to 4 Apartments in Structure 7,434 554 6,880
5 to 9 Apartments in Structure 4,859 495 4,366
10 + Apartments in Structure 11,077 1,498 9,578
Total 23,370 2,547 20,824
Note: Figures refer to occupied and vacant rental apartments in
structures with 2+ units. Figures may not total due to rounding and
missing data. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. 2001 American Housing
Survey.
Apartment Construction, 2003
Apartments Started (2+ Units in Structure; Includes
Units for Owner-Occupancy) 418,761
Value of apartments issued building permits $30.59 billion
Source: U.S.Bureau of che Census, Current Construction Survey.
Federally Assisted Rental Housing, 2003
No. of Housing Units
Including Vacant
Public 2,263,674
Section 8 Program Vouchers and Certificates 3,861,825
Moderate Rehabilitation 79,595
New Const. & Sub. Rehab. --
Section 236 Program --
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Latest data
available).
Percent Distribution of $474 Billion in
Multifamily Mortgage Credit Outstanding, 2003
(Third Quarter)
Commercial Banks 20%
Savings Institutions 14%
Life Insurance Companies 7%
Fannie Mae 3%
Freddie Mac 6%
Mortgage Securities
Ginnie Mae 5%
Fannie Mae 13%
Freddie Mac 29%
CMBS 12%
Individuals and Others 20%
Total 100%
Source: Federal Reserve Board.
Percent Distribution of Apartments, 1996
2-4 5-49 50+
Apartment Apartment Apartment
Properties Properties Properties
Individual 84.8 57.4 19.2
Partnerships 3.9 14.9 32.7
REITs 0.6 1.1 3.4
Real Estate Corporations 1.0 4.0 9.6
Other Corporations 0.9 4.0 4.6
Non-Profits/Co-Ops 0.6 2.5 6.0
Other 3.7 4.6 4.9
Not Reported 4.5 11.5 19.6
Total 100.00 100.00 100.00
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. Property Owners and Managers Survey
(Latest data available).
Renter Occupied Housing
No. of Households No. of Residents
Single-family Homes 10,747,000 29,049,000
Apartments w/ 2-4 Units 7,224,000 17,360,000
Apartments w/ 5+ Units 16,304,000 33,164,000
Mobile Homes 1,185,000 2,847,000
Total 35,459,000 82,591,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census. Current Population Survey, March
2002.
Apartment Renters, 2000
(Buildings with 2 or more Apartments)
State Residents Share Number of Change in
of State Occupied Occupied
Population Apartments Apartments
Since 1990
Alabama 448,745 10% 235,632 15,610
Alaska 119,089 19% 52,333 2,183
Arizona 841,536 16% 387,192 86,698
Arkansas 259,325 10% 134,695 26,413
California 7,979,084 24% 3,234,247 262,663
Colorado 685,446 16% 351,650 61,984
Connecticut 732,649 22% 346,652 8,828
Delaware 95,312 12% 49,189 4,756
District of Columbia 232,766 41% 125,308 -3,976
Florida 2,576,917 16% 1,229,777 163,500
Georgia 1,258,580 15% 571,278 97,786
Hawaii 226,575 19% 98,725 8,640
Idaho 126,906 10% 61,002 14,766
Illinois 2,482,362 20% 1,160,055 13,736
Indiana 733,729 12% 399,733 39,104
Iowa 324,577 11% 187,913 17,432
Kansas 293,211 11% 165,636 15,973
Kentucky 471,275 12% 252,521 30,092
Louisiana 576,905 13% 276,876 20,616
Maine 176,670 14% 9,8671 2,507
Maryland 829,831 16% 419,378 31,469
Massachusetts 1,659,226 26% 806,992 25,917
Michigan 1,160,556 12% 636,650 32,372
Minnesota 67,414 14% 376,716 28,835
Mississippi 273,374 10% 128,428 16,353
Missouri 676,514 12% 377,824 19,674
Montana 90,356 10% 50,790 6,202
Nebraska 211,897 12% 122,673 18,421
Nevada 470,368 24% 210,706 62,401
New Hampshire 215,497 17% 109,900 11,230
New Jersey 1,919,704 23% 858,087 70,642
New Mexico 179,641 10% 93,950 11,064
New York 6,594,948 35% 2,881,515 110,200
North Carolina 912,950 11% 454,871 83,194
North Dakota 100,109 16% 59,190 6,759
Ohio 1,693,448 15% 915,663 44,582
Oklahoma 344,022 10% 187,850 18,167
Oregon 573,801 17% 286,463 66,995
Pennsylvania 1,150,772 12% 866,445 26,462
Rhode Island 276,290 26% 135,587 7,821
South Carolina 391,241 10% 195,786 22,038
South Dakota 86,087 11% 50,940 7,273
Tennessee 731,487 13% 375,983 43,965
Texas 3,605,300 17% 1,668,661 270,069
Utah 317,316 14% 131,774 21,678
Vermont 90,026 15% 47,667 2,900
Virginia 1,034,967 15% 508,361 61,955
Washington 1,004,685 17% 513,960 90,296
West Virginia 137,619 8% 79,281 4,825
Wisconsin 923,584 17% 487,108 54,657
Wyoming 47,924 10% 26,599 3,239
U.S. Total 49,376,344 18% 23,484,883 2,170,966
New Apartment Construction, 2003
(Apartment units includes only those units in structures with two or
more units.)
State Number of Total Value
Apartments (thousands)
Alabama 4,278 280,643
Alaska 1,793 225,230
Arizona 8,927 597,686
Arkansas 4,734 207,869
California 51,761 4,505,687
Colorado 6,018 537,088
Connecticut 2,529 281,628
Delaware 998 34,443
District of Columbia 1,275 77,168
Florida 56,026 5,055,762
Georgia 16,356 947,115
Hawaii 1,073 149,607
Idaho 2,471 128,976
Illinois 17,582 1,473,494
Indiana 8,054 551,993
Iowa 3,803 293,965
Kansas 3,296 187,394
Kentucky 2,918 139,957
Louisiana 3,607 187,031
Maine 597 53,186
Maryland 6,312 420,601
Massachusetts 6,547 567,922
Michigan 7,897 530,683
Minnesota 9,171 902,653
Mississipi 1,684 123,267
Missouri 5,699 366,731
Montana 1,455 88,027
Nebraska 1,616 99,754
Nevada 10,107 563,815
New Hampshire 1,926 145,466
New Jersey 10,805 671,545
Mexico 1,571 61,274
New York 26,113 2,048,394
North Carolina 11,855 717,358
North Dakota 1,316 75,093
Ohio 10,218 646,218
Oklahoma 2,678 143,545
Oregon 7,304 551,152
Pennsylvania 7,713 520,415
Rhode Island 365 25,574
South Carolina 5,615 386,003
South Dakota 897 64,821
Tennessee 4,673 254,862
Texas 41,093 2,176,252
Utah 4,231 327,981
Vermont 404 37,548
Virginia 9,903 487,132
Washington 9,100 734,015
West Virginia 428 27,778
Wisconsin 11,443 866,225
Wyoming 526 40,091
U.S. Total 418,761 30,588,117
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census; figures refer to building permits
issued in 2003 for construction of apartments for rent or owner
occupancy.
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