Building codes throughout the U.S. vary by state and address not only structural requirements but also establish fire, electrical, safety, and health standards, plus standards for access to, from and ...

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural ...

ICC’s Ryan Colker explains how thoughtful code development and evaluation processes are paving the way for safe, scalable ...

Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

At the Scotts Valley City Council meeting on Wednesday, City Manager Mali LaGoe announced that the environmental impact ...

What do Marion's developers think of the proposed commercial building code enforcement department? Here's what they said: ...