Compliance with County laws and nationally recognized consensus standards is one of the major challenges that comes with managing property.. Depending on where your property is located, there may be a number of specific requirements you must meet when constructing, repairing or renovating areas of your building. Further complicating the issue if you own an older building, they may be any number of issues you must address to bring your building up to code. The national fire protection agency( NFPA) provides a variety of consensus standards which are widely accepted across the United States to assist in the design construction and renovation process. It is recommended to work with a qualified licensed contractors for all major repairs and renovations.