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 ...

You have heard the benefits of residential sprinkler systems and this article is intended to give some brief facts about the installation of residential sprinkler ...

Each column, a new author will feature an article from one of the International Code Council (ICC) building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, residential (one and two family), energy conservation, and ...

Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...

You'd think installing a new vanity or swapping out a shower door would be straightforward, right? Well, here's the thing. What seems like a simple weekend bathroom upgrade can quickly turn into a ...

Building wraps (also known as house wraps or WRBs) have been a popular method of protecting building enclosures against moisture intrusion for more than 50 years due to their durability and ease of ...

As Floridians recover from Hurricane Irma, preliminary evidence shows that homes built in compliance with the state’s toughened building codes sustained less storm damage than other homes. Rusty ...