Correct Response: C. State and local building codes are intended to ensure minimum standards for safety and sound construction of building projects. They are not intended to ensure that every building project makes use of the most recent innovations in the construction industry (D). The codes are not intended to protect environmentally sensitive areas from development (A). That responsibility would fall under the National Environmental Policy Act. The codes are not intended to guide the growth and development of towns and cities (B). That responsibility would fall under the regional zoning codes.
