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 ...

Building codes throughout the U.S. vary by state and address not only structural requirements but also establish fire, electrical, safety, and health standards, plus standards for access to, from and ...

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 ...

Quartz first reported on Thursday on changes to the building codes the International Code Council (ICC) approved this month. The changes specifically call for all new homes built in the US to be "EV ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

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.

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 ...