Identify the two codes primarily involved in the house rehabilitation process.

• A. Building code and Housing code
• B. Building code and Fire code
• C. Housing code and Mechanical code
• D. Plumbing code and Electrical code

Answer: (A)

For house rehabilitation, you focus on making the structure safe and ensuring the living conditions meet minimum standards. The building code provides the standards for construction and major alterations, ensuring structural integrity, safe means of egress, and overall safety during and after the rehab. The housing code, on the other hand, addresses the current habitability of the dwelling—sanitation, heating, ventilation, sanitation, and condition requirements for existing homes. Together, they cover both how the rehab is built and how the home must function as a livable, safe residence.

Other codes like fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical come into play for specific systems or safety features within the project, but the two primary codes governing the rehab process are the building code and the housing code.