One of the few states in the union that has resisted dictating building codes, instead leaving adoption and enforcement decisions to localities, is seeing a renewed push to change course. In early ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The Harford County Council held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss three bills that aim to bring the county’s plumbing, building and electrical regulations in line with updated national standards.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Milwaukee's most-impoverished neighborhoods have by far the highest number of building code violations, according to new data that elected officials hope opens the door to resurrecting an inspection ...