Access to building codes at center of industry tussle

The International Code Council is part of a coalition that supports allowing public code access in exchange for copyright ...
For Construction Pros

Climate Readiness: AI and Open Access to Building Codes Are Key to Climate-Resilient Construction

The $2.2 trillion U.S. construction industry faces growing climate threats. AI-driven code tools and open access can speed ...
The Royal Gazette

Better building codes will lessen wildfire damage, says expert

The key to preventing disasters like January’s wildfires in California lies in in more fire-savvy building codes, an expert ...
mynews4

Carson City officials share upcoming changes to building, fire codes

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Carson City is updating its fire and building codes for the first time in several years to comply with state and federal laws. The city updates its codes every six years to stay up ...
Santa Monica Daily Press

Santa Monica Council Approves Controversial Building Code Changes Despite Safety Concerns

The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve two significant changes to the city's building codes, raising the threshold for high-rise buildings from 55 to 75 feet and allowing ...