building regulations

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But Karachi, home to more than 20 million, is especially notorious for poor construction, illegal extensions, ageing infrastructure, overcrowding, and lax enforcement of building regulations.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Their ideas include expanding tax credits to developers and easing building regulations, industry leaders say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Ms Pilloud later told the news conference the investigation would also explore whether the bar ceiling complied with building regulations.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

But he said his request could not be facilitated due to "modern day building regulations".

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Stricter antifire building regulations were proposed for the burned-out areas, requiring the use of brick or stone.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy