Researching homes up to code?

We are looking at buying a home in a certain area, but have heard rumors that a lot of homes there aren't built up to code. Is there a way to research that? Whenever I try looking it up online, all I find are ads for real estate, no actual information on whether or not the homes are built safely.Researching homes up to code?
You need to know what the construction year is, they go by that code, not current. Buy the time any home is 2 years old it will not be up to present code, they change often.



From there you go to the local building department, they can inspect. It will cost you roughly 400 a pop.
Homes are only required to meet the codes in affect at the time the home was built. Every time there is a change in codes, everyone is not required to update their homes.



The only way to know if your prospective home meets the codes in affect at the time they were built is to hire an inspector and ask for that to be included in the report required by the lender.



It is best to wait until you find a home you are interested in buying, and make passing codes as part of the offer to purchase. If the home doesn't pass codes in affect at the time it was built, you can withdraw from the offer and get all of your money back.Researching homes up to code?
A standard part of all purchase agreements is that it pass inspection. The inspector will find anything that does not meet code. It is the code that was in effect when the construction was done that matters.



You can educate yourself on some of the ways code has changed if you don't want an older construction method that is legal but less favorable. I use a lot of power (computers and technology), so I wanted copper wire and circuit breakers with a supply of at least 150 amps. Less than that would have passed code when it was built and woudl have passed inspection during the sale, but I wanted the more modern wiring for my computers.
Codes change all the time - so unless the house is brand brand new, there are probably going to be some things in the construction that will be grandfathered.



What you want to make sure you avoid, is add-ons that were never permitted.Researching homes up to code?
No you hire a home inspector before you buy and you ask for the Current Certificate of Occupancy.
Get off the computer.



County zoning and permit office will have a CO for the property and the issues if any