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Building Codes and Specifications for the Arab World pp 231–254Cite as

The Practical Application of Building Specifications and Codes in the Middle East

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Most responsible people would agree that codes and regulations have a vital role in establishing and maintaining standards, in defining contractual responsibilities and in providing a common basis for competition.

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  1. George Wimpey International Ltd., London, United Kingdom

    John Ashford (Director and Chief Engineer)

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Royal Scientific Society, P.O. Box 6945, Amman, Jordan

    Fakhruddin Daghestani (Deputy Director General) (Deputy Director General)

  2. Building Research Center, Royal Scientific Society, P.O. Box 6945, Amman, Jordan

    Ruhi Sharif (Director) (Director)

  3. Technology Division, Building Research Center, Royal Scientific Society, P.O. Box 6945, Amman, Jordan

    Daud Jabaji (Head of Building) (Head of Building)

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© 1983 The Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan

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Ashford, J. (1983). The Practical Application of Building Specifications and Codes in the Middle East. In: Daghestani, F., Sharif, R., Jabaji, D. (eds) Building Codes and Specifications for the Arab World. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-07225-5_17

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