The code change helps maximizes the use of space, while also reducing overall construction costs, explains Joe Alcock of McMillan Pazdan Smith. In the U.S., 12 states and two territories have adopted ...
A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...
Longmont Colo.-based Stored Energy Systems (SENS) has achieved International Building Code (IBC) certification for its complete line of engine-starting chargers and best battery selectors. July 24, ...
In recent years, many states have updated regulations to require video and two-way interactive solutions for elevator monitoring. These changes are largely driven by the Americans with Disabilities ...
The 2006 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) plumbing (IPC) and building (IBC) codes, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code are now available. As ...
The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD), a joint publication of the American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Council, is now available. The free download summarizes key provisions ...
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 ...
Recent testing of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) by the Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) finds that some ...
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama -- Hurricane Ivan blew through Baldwin County in 2004 and took off thousands of rooftops -- causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in water damage to home interiors. The 2012 ...