The New York City Council approved legislation establishing an Existing Building Code (EBC), a standalone regulatory framework overhauling decades-old requirements that often slowed construction 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 California Building Standards Commission recently voted to make it easier to convert commercial properties to residential use. The commission adopted provisions of the International Existing ...

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 ...

As Jan. 1 approaches, land use, construction and municipal law practitioners should advise all municipalities and municipal ...

The City of Columbia is working on a major update of its building codes, proposing to adopt the 2024 International Building ...

Whenever we think of building codes as they relate to HVAC, we typically think of the dilution of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as controlling mold growth through high-end fresh air ...

Even before the pandemic, the traditional American office building was on life support. Now, real estate developers across the country are reinventing existing properties, often converting them into ...

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 ...

MADISON, Wis. — A bill to delay enforcement of the commercial building code passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Assembly on Oct. 7 passed Assembly Bill 450, which would push recently adopted ...