Summit County normally updates its building and fire codes every six years, and the local fire departments are recommending ...

The New York City Council approved legislation establishing an Existing Building Code (EBC), a standalone regulatory framework overhauling decades-old requirements that often slowed construction and ...

New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing ...

The City of Columbia is working on a major update of its building codes, proposing to adopt the 2024 International Building ...

The prediction business can be dangerous, but here are the stories we expect to dominate the Columbus news cycle next year.

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Thousands of homeowners will soon have to comply with controversial “Zone Zero” regulations that ban flammable material like ...

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