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 ...

Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to delay enforcement of new commercial building codes until 2026, citing cost, labor ...

The town of Silverthorne building department earned the second highest rating available from the Insurance Service Office, Inc (ISO) for its use and enforcement of building code standards. The ISO ...

Wisconsin will enforce updated commercial building codes on Nov. 1, adopting 2021 standards after industry feedback and a state Supreme Court ruling.

Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...

Aug. 28—Larkspur has passed new building standards to help reduce fossil fuel-related emissions. The City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 20 to adopt two ordinances to increase building ...

The Encinitas City Council adopted ordinances to align the city's building code with new state standards and expand local ...

Significant updates may be on the way for the La Plata County building code, which could mitigate some of the building department’s everyday problems. The department plans to update its code, based on ...

The goal was to make it easier to build more housing and address a shortage experts say caused housing costs to rise.