Enactment and enforcement of building codes can prevent structural defects from faulty construction. These efforts include establishing legal construction standards, issuing construction permits, and conducting inspections during the building process. Building codes and residential or school siting requirements must be tailored to the needs of local communities, for example, by incorporating earthquake reinforcement strategies in areas that have active fault lines, planning for periodic flooding in flood-prone areas, or prohibiting construction near facilities that emit hazardous pollutants such as lead. Government licensing agencies and professional organizations also require building and construction professionals to meet specific education and.
