It's time for a ruling like this to apply to construction related codes. You need code books such as IBC, IRC, IECC, NFPA, ANSI in multiple year editions (depe

It's time for a ruling like this to apply to construction related codes. You need code books such as IBC, IRC, IECC, NFPA, ANSI in multiple year editions (depending on jurisdiction) and then whole new batches of books when jurisdictions adopt new codes. Then, the IBC allows you to claim fire ratings if you match an Underwriter's Laboratory tested assembly (for example, a fire-rated wall) which buying PDFs from UL is another additional expense. Point being, there's a rabbit hole of paywalled technical standards in construction.