International Code Council

www.iccsafe.org

Codes designed to meet the need through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. Barrier Free/ Handicap Accessible information is available using http://www.iccsafe.org/A117.1

Americans with Disabilities Act

www.ada.gov

Codes and standards adopted by the Federal, State and Local governments for all types of disabilities. All public buildings must adhere to these basic guidelines.

National Fire Protection Association

www.nfpa.org

Codes and standards adopted governing every building process, service, design and installation.

National Flood Insurance Program

www.fema.gov/business/nfip

A national program designed for Flood Insurance, Floodplain Management and Flood Hazard Mapping

LEED Program

www.usgbc.org/economicrecovery

An internationally recognized certification system that measures how well a building or community performs across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

Code of Federal Regulations

www.access.gpo.gov

The codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Unemployment Statistics

http://data.bls.gov/map.servlet.MapToolServlet?survey=la

Unemployment statistics listed by states and counties.

2009 ARRA Stimulus

www.recovery.gov
http://www.merit.edu/stimulus/

A site providing estimated breakdowns for where the stimulus money is targeted--the share each sector of the economy is receiving as well as economic forecasts about the impact the Recovery Act will have on states in terms of jobs created and tax cuts received.