Safe Homes, Strong Communities” focuses on simple actions homeowners can take to improve safety at home. Week Two (May 11—17): “Voices of the Built Environment” spotlights building safety ...

Building safety includes a wide range of best practices, including implementing fire suppression systems, conducting regular inspections on existing buildings, providing clear access to emergency ...

The International Code Council recently announced the campaign for the 45th Annual Building Safety Month, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the ...

Building departments and the dedicated professionals within them serve as the unsung heroes safeguarding our communities. Through their oversight of permitting, inspections and occupancy ...

Building departments and the dedicated professionals within them serve as the unsung heroes safeguarding our communities. Through their oversight of permitting, inspections and occupancy ...

After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

Millions of homeowners make improvements to their homes every year, fully convinced they're adding value, comfort, or functionality. The trouble is, a surprising number of those improvements quietly ...