New Buildings Institute (NBI) has released the Existing Building Decarbonization Code. NBI bills the document as “a new way for jurisdictions to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate action plan ...

The model energy codes, in their various forms, have been at the forefront of the discussion regarding building design in recent years. These codes include the International Energy Conservation Code ...

Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the reduction in load-bearing ...

A mandate passed in Washington state late last month illustrates how updates to existing building codes are increasingly at the center of fights over natural gas. Washington became the first state in ...

When performing inspections of buildings or structures after a catastrophic event, such as a hurricane, several types of damage conditions may be encountered. The unpredictability of storms can ...

The Big Island is moving into 2018. The 2018 international building code, that is. “The code is founded on principles intended to establish provisions consistent with the scope of a residential code ...

The partial collapse of a building in Hancock earlier this year prompted county officials to recommend changes to its building code to help prevent similar situations in the future. The Washington ...

New York City is aligning its building code to be more closely aligned with international model standards and state requirements. January 30, 2026 In a significant shift in how it regulates ...

Glenwood Springs City Council is updating municipal building codes and wireless communication facilities standards to align with state and federal regulations. During their regular session Thursday, ...