Most homeowners assume that if a house was legal when it was built, it will stay that way. The surprise comes when you open ...

You're ready to improve your home. Maybe you've already picked out new windows or planned that HVAC upgrade. Seems simple enough, right? Here's the thing though. What looks good on paper can quickly ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

Building codes throughout the U.S. vary by state and address not only structural requirements but also establish fire, electrical, safety, and health standards, plus standards for access to, from and ...

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 ...