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 ...

QUINCY, MASS. — The National Fire Protection Association upped the ante in the competition for national building code dominance July 19 when it released its first building code. NFPA’s Standards ...

The tornadoes in the Midwest last weekend once again exposed the lack of national building standards. Regulations vary greatly from one locality... Tornado damage in the Midwest highlighted the lack ...

For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has helped develop building codes, the construction standards that help houses survive hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Now, ...

When Dick Dolby built his house back in 1977, he relied on the common sense and wisdom of his father, brother and other family members skilled in the art of construction. Starting Dec. 1, that kind of ...

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