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weak building codes

  1. jar546

    Texas, Mississippi, Alabama & Delaware have the weakest building codes

    Satellite images of hurricanes bearing down on Atlantic and Gulf coasts illustrate their size, raw power and unpredictable movements. Yet states with stringent building codes can more effectively withstand a direct hit, with fewer homes suffering catastrophic damage. The Insurance Institute for...
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