In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

When architects design a commercial building, they usually turn the design over to a specialized consulting firm to plan the ...

The Harford County Council held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss three bills that aim to bring the county’s plumbing, building and electrical regulations in line with updated national standards.

On Jan. 19-20, 2016, the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) met at its regularly scheduled public meeting and adopted the 2016 California Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, CalGreen and ...

New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing ...

The Missouri Building Codes Act, introduced by Rep. David Casteel, would establish baseline standards for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance and other activities ...