Claims & Insurance
Law and ordinance
Coverage for the added cost of rebuilding to current code after a loss (sometimes called ordinance or law coverage). Without the endorsement, code upgrades may not be paid.
Common questions
What does "Law and ordinance" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Coverage for the added cost of rebuilding to current code after a loss (sometimes called ordinance or law coverage). Without the endorsement, code upgrades may not be paid.
Where does "Law and ordinance" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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