“This allows us to build more middle-class housing for Nashvillians,” Horton said. “Currently, our outdated building codes ...

New construction in Howard County is poised to be more energy efficient, after Howard County Council approved a new set of ...

Some states, however, prefer to use the ICC building code along with NFPA 1 fire prevention and 101 life safety codes. Either way, each code cycle is always reinventing itself.

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 ...

Building codes governing energy-related components, such as insulation requirements and wall thickness, generate significant savings for residents and businesses. Today’s codes provide 30% more ...

That batch of building codes was drafted in response to the devastating 2003 wildfires that included the largest single conflagration in California's history, known as the Cedar Fire.

Q: What is the building code? A: There isn’t one single building code. The term refers to a list of governing regulations that describe the minimum construction standards of residential and ...

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 ...

Brian Harris and Forest Hooker share a brief history of building codes and how they apply to station design. Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) adopt, amend and enforce model codes at the ...

The building codes are typically very specific as to the tolerances allowed for treads, risers, their respective widths/heights, and the allowable variations in the entire staircase.

Building codes must play a critical role as the nation confronts the climate crisis, and the need to cut its emissions drastically. The codes can require better insulation, ...