The late speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O'Neill, once said, "All politics is local." The same can be said of the nation's fire codes. Perhaps it is because of the highly-localized, ...

Like nearly every other sector, local government is finding itself in a state of adjustment. It’s a necessity to adapt and evolve your strategies and solutions to keep up with the rapid advancements ...

Bathroom renovations can seem straightforward, but many homeowners unknowingly create code violations that later cost thousands to fix. Simple changes that appear harmless often trigger safety ...

Who owns the model building code that sets the legal safety minimums adopted by many states and cities? That’s an issue that could be decided in a lawsuit brought by The International Code Council ...