Single-stair building code reforms are spreading as states and cities seek more small multifamily housing while maintaining ...

Building codes are an often-overlooked tool in fighting climate change. But last week, a little-known nonprofit group that sets building codes used across most of the U.S. decided to make them a lot ...

You have heard the benefits of residential sprinkler systems and this article is intended to give some brief facts about the installation of residential sprinkler ...

Building codes should be updated to protect residents from the harmful health impacts of indoor cooking, according to a new report from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI). Reducing Exposure to ...

Just in time for hurricane season — which blows in June 1 — the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety ranks New Jersey fourth of 18 states along the Atlantic seaboard and Gulf Coast for the ...

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and ...

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 ...

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 ...

-- The Tuscaloosa City Council is set to vote Tuesday on new zoning regulations for residential areas in the city's tornado recovery zone. The proposed mixed residential codes detail 13 allowed ...