Most homeowners assume that if a house was legal when it was built, it will stay that way. The surprise comes when you open ...

In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

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 ...

Peabody City Council began discussions Monday on updating the city’s building, electrical and plumbing codes, which are more than two decades old and are increasingly out of step with modern ...

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Proponents of a building code requirement are resting a little easier after a contested meeting. On Tuesday, The South Carolina Building Codes ...

Starting Jan. 1, builders in Katy will follow standards of the latest building and electrical codes, which Building Official Roy Frankum characterized as a more common-sense approach. Katy City ...

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 ...