Meeting the new specifications will require significant amounts of additional space in multifamily buildings.
NAHB continues to oppose any requirements for retrofitting existing buildings because the process can be costly and impractical.
The association may also challenge the requirement for parcel lockers in new buildings and is voicing concern that the Postal Service hasn’t provided enough information to weigh the costs of the new requirements. Professional maintenance of the boxes may also be necessary because of improved locking systems, which would add further to the costs of the new specifications.
NAHB is currently reviewing the initial draft of the specifications and continues to seek additional input from member builders and their architects on the draft specs themselves and the timeline for implementing them.
E-mail Jeff Inks in NAHB Construction, Codes and Standards, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8547.
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