John Farkas: State building code council must include architects

I am writing to express my profound disappointment in the North Carolina General Assembly’s recent override of Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 1661 this month, a decision that will have far-reaching implications for our state’s building safety. This bill removes architects from the State Building Code Council, along with other critical members such as active fire service professionals, coastal experts and local government officials. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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