Open access to building codes safeguards public safety and trust. Transparency ensures communities can build smarter, safer ...

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 ...

The New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council amended and adopted minor rule changes to the energy and uniform ...

Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect at Design Collaborative, shows how early code analysis streamlines design, ...

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Wisconsin bill that sought to delay enforcement of new commercial building codes based on the 2021 ...

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have delayed Wisconsin’s commercial building codes, citing safety, energy efficiency ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal to update the city’s building codes, which are several years out of date.

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 ...

In compliance with adopting California’s new building standards code, on Nov. 19 Sonoma City Council considered provisions to the law that are locally-specific to Sonoma’s conditions, ...

Missing Egress Windows - The Silent Safety Trap Building a bedroom in the basement without an egress window is a serious code violation and a major safety hazard. Many homeowners think they can simply ...

A new poll of Los Angeles County voters shows significant support for strengthening building codes and restricting homebuilding in high-risk areas after January’s Palisades and Eaton fires. Voters ...