Fatal collapses ignited interest in the safety of public-occupancy temporary structures, such as stages and tents, which have long been permitted by the fire department, not the building official. The ...

As local and state governments are beginning a phased reopening of their economies, the International Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions and considerations for businesses looking ...

A building-code official in Plains Township has declared The Woodlands Inn & Resort unsafe for use or occupancy, posting an ...

The American Wood Council (AWC) and WoodWorks released a public beta version of an updated app that calculates maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

The crowd at a Lakewood Village Board meeting Jan. 28. Seated fourth from left in the front row, Building Inspector Jeffrey Swanson prepares to make his report. He stated that since the special ...