Executive Order N-29-25 permits fire victims to rebuild under California's 2022 building code rather than the stricter 2025 ...

One-hour fire rated exterior construction—must be tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263 by an independent ... Understanding Chapter 705A of The California Building Code: Fire-Resilient ...

The city previously used the building as a temporary homeless shelter but closed it in April because it didn't meet fire code ...

The San Luis Obispo City Council adopted updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones. This update identifies more areas in San Luis ...

A more contemporary approach that aligns building codes with modern fire science can help ensure that homes are built to withstand the growing threats posed by extreme weather.

There are now more parts of San Luis Obispo that fall within moderate, high and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

In fact, when policy experts approached Seattle fire officials about their markedly divergent building code, they were met with a surprising response: “‘I’m so sorry to tell you but to us ...

Although companies profiled for this story said they do meet current building standards, L.A. County’s Bodek said she was not aware of whether this kind of construction met seismic or fire codes.