In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

The Malibu City Council adopted updated building standards following an extended debate over local authority to modify state construction requirements, with new codes aimed at protecting structures ...

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, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

An international organization that develops model codes and standards for new construction is quietly preparing an energy conservation code that opponents argue is a backdoor climate initiative and ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thirty years ago, a Category 5 hurricane named Andrew slammed into southeast Florida. For many long-time Floridians, that’s how they mark time: “before Andrew” and “after Andrew.” ...

On Dec. 8, Marion City Council approved two pieces of legislation that would create a new building code enforcement department in a 6-2-1 vote, with six voting for, two against and one abstention. The ...

You love your home. It's your personal haven, your biggest investment. Yet beneath that familiar comfort lurks something most homeowners never think about: hidden code violations that could cost ...