‘Construction’ of the Construction Statute of Repose

By: Jennifer M. Horn

With contributions from Brendan P. McDonnell.

As laws pertaining to construction evolved, building codes were established and evolved over thousands of years. Modern day building codes, such as the BOCA, CABO, and IRC, are intended to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare as they pertain to residential and commercial construction.

The law has provided a remedy for victims of residential construction defects for over 2,000 years.

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