Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least ...

When a fire alarm fails, a sprinkler system shuts down, or a fire marshal issues a violation notice, businesses often face ...

What is the International Code Council and why are its codes better than the BOCA Code? -- E.T., Tulsa. The International Code Council was formed by BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators ...

Even as two battery-energy storage plants are under construction in Brookhaven, Town Supervisor Dan Panico said the town won’t approve any additional batteries until New York State releases and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council on Thursday approved several amendments to city code that would change building requirements in the city. Those changes included some ways to make Austin more ...

The Town of Rotterdam Code Department will begin inspecting three unit or more residential dwellings and all non-residential occupancies in the town for fire safety measures as mandated ...