Estimating & Workflow
Code compliance
Meeting the rules the current building code sets for materials and methods. An older home may no longer meet today's code, so a repair can require bringing the damaged area up to the standard in force now. Code compliance is a main reason a repair scope costs more than simple replacement.
Common questions
What does "Code compliance" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Meeting the rules the current building code sets for materials and methods. An older home may no longer meet today's code, so a repair can require bringing the damaged area up to the standard in force now. Code compliance is a main reason a repair scope costs more than simple replacement.
Where does "Code compliance" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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