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 ...

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Learn how building ordinance coverage helps cover the costs of updating damaged buildings to current codes. Protect your ...

The City of Columbia is working on a major update of its building codes, proposing to adopt the 2024 International Building ...

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 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 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 ...

HOUSTON — In comments on a viral video of a framed home collapsing in Willis during the May derecho, there are several claims about Texas' building codes. A month before the video of the collapse was ...

New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing ...

Marion City Council approved the creation of a commercial building code enforcement department. But some fear residential ...