Architects ensure that a building's design meets local building codes and regulations in the following ways:
1. Research: Architects conduct research to understand the specific building codes and regulations that apply to a given project. They use this knowledge to guide their design decisions.
2. Collaboration: Architects work closely with engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure that a building's design meets all relevant codes and regulations.
3. Documentation: Architects create detailed drawings, plans, and specifications of their designs that comply with all applicable building codes and regulations.
4. Compliance checklists: Architects typically use compliance checklists to ensure that their designs meet all relevant codes and regulations at various stages of the project, from initial concept through completion.
5. Building permits: Architects typically apply for building permits on behalf of their clients, and the review process often includes checking compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
6. Site inspections: Architects conduct site inspections during construction to verify that the work is being done in accordance with the approved plans and meets all relevant building codes and regulations.
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