The agency said the construction standards were voluntary and subject to change after a public-comment period of 60 days.

China has 87,000 reservoirs across the country; most of which were built in the 1950s-1970s using low construction standards.

Over the summer the club members re-built the roof to current construction standards.

One official blamed poor construction standards for the widespread damage.

Work on less traveled residential roads can be funded by Federal money, subject only to state design and construction standards.

And some new power lines in nonurban areas have been built to "raptor-safe" construction standards.

After the earthquake, the Romanian government imposed tougher construction standards.

Although 100-150 years old, their construction standards were generally good and they are considered solid and reliable buildings.

Such policies can include zoning laws, insurance requirements and construction standards.

There was no great trick to burning down a structure, regardless of its composition or construction standards, if you had the right materials on hand.