Writing and periodically updating the building code in the United States is generally done by
A)the federal government.
B)a specialized independent agency.
C)the individual city.
D)the individual state.

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Building codes in the United States are typically developed by specialized independent agencies, such as the International Code Council (ICC), rather than by the federal government, individual cities, or states. These agencies create model codes that are then adopted and may be modified by local or state governments to meet specific regional requirements.

Writing and Periodically Updating the Building Code in the United