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

Building codes are an often-overlooked tool in fighting climate change. But last week, a little-known nonprofit group that sets building codes used across most of the U.S. decided to make them a lot ...

Single-stair building code reforms are spreading as states and cities seek more small multifamily housing while maintaining ...

You've spent months planning your dream renovation. The contractor's been hired, the materials are sitting in your driveway, ...

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 ...