BROOKLYN, NY - Property owners in New York City are required to comply with building safety codes enforced by the NYC ...

Building codes have existed for thousands of years. In the Code of Hammurabi, written between 1755 B.C. and 1750 B.C., item 229 states that “if a builder builds a house for someone and does not ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month begins this month, marking the annual campaign’s 45th anniversary. The mission of Building Safety Month is to increase awareness ...

Holyoke City Council’s ordinance committee is set to review proposals that would delay new building inspections and ease ...

"Living Tiny Legally" is a 3-part educational docu-series that explores the benefits of tiny housing and the legal challenges faced in various cities. Part 1 delves into how some cities are ...

Some home features might be skating right on the edge of building codes. This video flags the quiet culprits and why a quick check can save you headaches later. Know what to verify and when to call a ...

New construction in Howard County is poised to be more energy efficient, after Howard County Council approved a new set of building codes this week. It's been years in the making for some advocates, ...